Baxter Fire Investigator Elected To State Board Combating Arson
A Baxter Fire Lieutenant and Investigator has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson. Investigator Zachary Womack said TACA uses a lot of effort to provide low cost arson training for volunteer fire departments in rural areas. Womack said the lack of resources in the community can lead […]
Jr. Wranglers Junior Rodeo Hosts Clinic With Professional Bull Rider
The Lil’ Wranglers Junior Rodeo is hosting a special clinic this Saturday. Bull rider Rush Reedy will bring a barrel bull and a few young bulls to help young rider enhance their skills. Owner Laura Wallace said that if kids want to experience rodeo, she’s happy to provide that chance. “The rodeo I was raised […]
May Unemployment For Most UC Counties Stays Steady Since April
The Upper Cumberland saw minimal changes in unemployment numbers for the month of May. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported just five counties about the five percent mark. Clay County remains the highest unemployment rate of 5.5 percent but only increased 0.1 percent from April. Pickett County saw the highest increase in the […]
Missing Persons Cases Require Using A Variety Of Resources, Law Enforcement Says
Two missing persons cases are currently ongoing in Putnam County, and when it comes to such cases, law enforcement officials say it’s a big undertaking. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said key resources the utilize are law enforcement partnerships. “We have people that’s assigned to the FBI,” Farris said. “We have people that’s assigned to […]
Cookeville City Council Votes To Accept TCRS And CRMC Retirement Repayment Plan
The city of Cookeville voted to accept the retirement repayment plan with Cookeville Regional Medical Center at their special-called meeting on Friday morning. City Manager James Mills said approving this resolution is a significant long-term impact for the city. “The potential to reduce the city’s annuals TCRS contribution by almost half will literally save us […]
Clay County Pajama Walk Promoting Youth To Stay Substance Free
The Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition has given a pajama theme to its annual walk to support sobriety. This Saturday, all residents have a chance to take part and promote healthy choices for Clay County’s youth. Coordinator Daniel Roberts said the driving message of this event is to show young men and women they have to […]
Putnam Budget Committee Approves General Fund Expenditures
The Putnam County Budget Committee voted to approve country general fund expenditures as presented Thursday. The only exceptions: three new employees, including a deputy clerk, one field appraiser, and one firefighter. Those new positions did not make the final budget. Commissioner Jonathan Williams brought up that Chief Tom Brown said that while three would be […]
Monterey Pledges Funding To Host A Country Concert
The town of Monterey has pledged $30,000 to go towards a concert coming this fall. The Board of Aldermen approved the expenditure in a special called meeting Thursday night. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the event is being organized by Magna 1 Lubricant Owner Chris Landers. ‘We’re extremely excited about it,” Cleary said. “I am […]
Free Meals Will Continue For Jackson County School Students
All Jackson County School students will get free breakfast and lunch for the next four years. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the school system reapplied for the Community Eligibility Provision program. Brown said it is important for the system to go after every program that can help families in Jackson County. “Families have not […]
CRMC Board Accepts Retirement Repayment Plan
The Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees voted unanimously to accept the pension repayment plan outlined for the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System. A second resolution also passed unanimously Thursday night to fix the payment in lieu of taxes at $700,000 until July 1, 2028. The City Of Cookeville drafted the resolution. Vice Mayor Laurin Wheaton said […]
