Cookeville PD Encouraging School Zone And Crosswalk Safety
The Cookeville Police Department is asking drivers to slow down and pay attention as school zones and student crosswalks return. Sergeant Joseph Williams said the number one focus by the traffic division is making sure motorists adhere to the reduced speeds. “People have been driving all summer long normally and are not use to those […]
Putnam Construction Permits Slow Due To Material Costs
Building material costs have finally slowed down Putnam County construction permits. Mayor Randy Porter said July saw 26 permits for $3.3 million in construction costs, nine being single family homes. Porter said that last July had 44 permits for $6.1 million. Porter said that in talking with contractors, the belief is that material costs have […]
White YMCA Fitness Director Named TN Special Olympics Powerlifting Coach
Sparta White County YMCA Fitness and Wellness Director Nina Weston was named the Tennessee Special Olympics Powerlifting team head coach. Weston said that she has been coaching powerlifting since 2017, and she attributes this achievement to one athlete in particular. “His name is Calvin Jones,” Weston said. “He has been powerlifting for 20 years. When […]
Livingston Requiring Unvaccinated City Employees To Mask
All unvaccinated Livingston city employees will be required to wear masks, effective immediately. Mayor Curtis Hayes said people entering city buildings will be temperature screened and asked to wear a mask when inside. Hayes said the only exception is the city hall lobby, because barriers are in place to prevent people from wandering. Hayes made […]
Putnam Schools Working Hard To Ensure Safe Roll Out Of School Buses
Putnam County Schools working hard to make sure your child’s bus is ready to go this week. Transportation Supervisor Kim Bradford said the district’s mechanics have been examining the 79-bus fleet all summer long. “When school gets out they do these buses one at a time, and they check them from head to toe,” Bradford […]
Tennessee Tech Fall 2022 Admissions Open For Applications
Admissions for Tennessee Tech’s Fall 22 semester are now open. Director of Admissions Steve Keller said that when it comes to applying, the most important component is for students to show their desire for higher education. “What we want at Tennessee Tech is students who are willing to work hard and want to earn a […]
Cookeville School of Dance Hosting Open House For Students
Beginner and Advanced dancers are welcome at The Cookeville Leisure Services School of Dance on Monday. Cultural Arts Superintendent Chad McDonald said every dance season kicks off with an open house. McDonald said parents can learn all about beginner classes and even what their child’s progression could look like through the school. “The basics of […]
Long-Serving DeKalb Lawyer Spent Career Wanting To Make Difference
One former DeKalb County lawyer made her career out of a desire to help her community. Sue Puckett-Jernigan was a lawyer in DeKalb County for more than 36 years. She started working at the county clerk’s office as a senior in high school and then as a legal secretary as an adult. “I have worked […]
Kayakers Being Saved Through Warren County River Rescue System
A Warren County Rotary Club continues its work to protect kayakers along the Barren Fork River and 100 miles of waterways. McMinnville Breakfast Rotary Club Member Neal Cox said location markers are along the river bank and bridges to tell people exactly where they are lost. Cox said as kayaking grew in popularity, so did […]
TTU Budget Request To Demo Foster Hall, Renovate Johnson Hall
Tennessee Tech will request funds in its next capital budget for demolition of Foster Hall and and renovations of Johnson Hall. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said the university wants $20 million for the project included in the state’s 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. “The subsequent demolition of Foster Hall, that is […]
