McMinnville Celebrating Juneteenth With Elected Officials Set To Speak
McMinnville’s Young Men United are holding the 16th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday. President Donald Crisp said the holiday started in Texas, when slaves learned they achieved freedom years after the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. Crisp said McMinnville Mayor Ryle Chastain and Warren County Executive Jimmy Haley will be in attendance and speaking. “It’s a beautiful […]
Sparta Budgeting For Fire Station 2 Roof Repairs To Complete Renovations
Sparta wants to replace portions of the Fire Station 2 roof. The city’s budget has about $17,000 allocated to the work. Chief Kirk Young said leaks and general wear and tear caused him to request the upgrade. “The roof in the garage area is approximately 15 years old,” Young said. “We did the living quarter […]
Civic Engagement Headlines Cookeville Juneteenth Event
The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP will gather at West End Park in honor of Juneteenth tomorrow. President Thomas Savage said they will gather for the 5th time from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Savage said while Juneteenth should be a platform to engage the black community in today’s issues. “They will have voter registration, they will […]
Fall Creek Falls Father’s Day Offering Endless Outdoor Opportunities
A Fall Creek Falls Father’s Day Weekend offers a little bit of everything for a dad looking to get outdoors. Park Manager Jacob Young said fishing weather is at its peak and the same goes for golf. Young said waters are at a perfect level for swimming or just getting a refreshing splash from the […]
Upper Cumberland Community Leaders On Father’s Day This Sunday
It’s a day for bad ties, smelly after-shave, and celebrating paternal figures in our lives: Father’s Day. Father’s Day was founded in Spokane, Washington in 1910. Sonora Dodd was inspired by the creation of Mother’s Day, and wanted a day to also honor fathers. After growing in popularity through the years, Congress passed an act […]
Van Buren Co. BOE Member Ronnie Hitchcock Resigns Seat
Van Buren County Board of Education Member Ronnie Hitchcock has resigned. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said Hitchcock moved outside of the district he represented. “Mr. Hitchcock submitted a letter of his resignation, and I took it over to the county court clerk, and it will be probably be on their next county commission meeting,” […]
TTU’s News Director Retires After Five Years To Pursue Ministry
Tennessee Tech’s Director of News and Public Relations Buddy Pearson retires from the university after five years in the position. Pearson said the decision comes after a career change to pursue ministry work. “I leave here knowing that I did the best that I could while I was here,” Pearson said. “But, very excited about […]
Baxter Opens Bids On CDBG Citywide Sewer Project
Baxter opened four bids for its CDBG sewer project to inspect the entire city system via camera. Mayor John Martin said John T. Hall Construction in Sparta came in with the lowest bid. Martin said the next step is having the city engineer evaluate the bid winner before awarding the contract at the next board […]
Two Celina Residents Killed In Overton Co. Car Accident
Two Celina residents were killed in a two car accident Friday morning in Overton County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions on State Highway 52 and struck head on after both vehicles crossed the center line. Eighty-five-year-old David Butler and 38-year-old Tileitha Randolph deceased. Both drivers were […]
Cookeville Grass Clipping Ordinance Fails
Cookeville’s proposed ordinance concerning grass clippings on the road failed Thursday night. Council members Eric Walker and Laurin Wheaton recommended the city implement an educational campaign instead of an ordinance. Walker said such an ordinance would risk more lawsuits. “I’m an avid motorcyclist, I truly understand the hazards and one hundred percent get behind city […]
