This Week: Livingston Considers Hiring Two New Employees
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Livingston Board of Aldermen will consider hiring two new employees. Members on Monday at 6:00 p.m. will consider hiring a Livingston Fire Department employee and a new dispatcher. The board will also discuss changes to the city charter in old business. The topic will cover options for the […]
Algood Park Phase One Bidding Successful In Special Called Meeting
Algood has successfully rebid phase one of the city’s new 21-acre park on Friday night. The city awarded the bid for roughly $655,000, with only lighting being left out from the original plan. City Administrator Keith Morrison said it was his expectation that lighting the parking lot and walking trail were keeping the project from […]
Overton Schools Accepting Free/Reduced Lunch Forms
Overton County School System is accepting applications for reduced or free lunches for students. Food Services Director Debie Taylor said school meals remain free for all students due to COVID relief. However, the lunch forms give the school valuable information for grant applications. “If parents do not fill these applications out, then federal and state […]
Vol State Requiring Masks Inside Due To Transmission Rates
Vol State will require masks in indoor setting effective Monday, based on CDC recommendations and guidance from the Chancellor. Vol State said this is due to the current level of community transmission of COVID in the college’s service area. Masks will be required regardless of vaccination status. The only exceptions to indoor masking will be […]
TTU Planning HVAC Upgrades For New Hall South
Tennessee Tech plans to upgrade New Hall South’s HVAC systems next summer. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said the project includes adding a dehumidification mode to each dorm room. “This should help out with some humidification that we’ve had,” Roberts said. “We’ve had to stay after it for the past couple […]
Back To School Giveaway Coming To Dogwood Park
The Save The Children Foundation’s 100 Days of Reading Back to School event is coming to Dogwood Park Saturday. Putnam County Schools Academic Social Interventionist Cindy Putman said kids will get a new backpack filled with school supplies. Putman said the event from 10:00 AM to noon will be first come, first served. “Because of […]
Bankruptcies Consistent To Pre-COVID Numbers For One Cookeville Office
The number of Upper Cumberland bankruptcy filings has remained consistent, but certain groups have struggled more than others. That is according to Cookeville Bankruptcy Attorney Jay Leftkovitz. Leftkovitz said since COVID began some businesses have struggled. “The relief for businesses has dried up,” Leftkovitz said. “In some cases, the PPP loans and other things, businesses […]
GES PTO Organizing Playground Cleanup To Help Kids
The Gainesboro Elementary School PTO is asking the community to help fix flood damage along with wear and tear on the playground. PTO President Leah Harrison said weeds have started growing because of mulch getting washed out. Harrison said anyone is welcome to join in on Saturday to help give kids a safe, clean place […]
Putnam Fire Station On Gainesboro Grade Closer To Completion
The bid to rough in a new Putnam County fire station on Gainesboro Grade has been awarded. County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the price for this portion of work on the fire station came in at $41,000. Brown said there is still work to be done before the new station becomes operational. “The building […]
White County Emergency Appreciation Day Building Community Connection
Emergency Services Appreciation Day in White County will give the community the chance to build relationships Friday. The July 30 event is being put on by American Legion Post 99 and the White County Anti-Drug Coalition. Post Commander Ron Lapierre said agencies from the local rescue squad to overdose prevention specialists will be in attendance […]
