Retired Cookeville Pastor Helps Christians Struggling In Faith Through Online Parish

With over 40 years in vocational ministry, retired United Methodist reverend Martin Thielen wanted to combine his love for writing and his love for his faith by helping others with their own faith. That’s why he started Doubter’s Parish, an online parish where Christians with doubts or questions can bring them for discussion. Thielen said […]
Putnam Community Advisory Board Works To Meet Family Needs

The Putnam County Community Advisory Board is working to ensure that no child or family in the community is left behind. President Jackie Reynolds said that’s why the organization is constantly looking to meet the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter. She said that since the advisory board’s inception, she has seen a difference […]
Putnam 911 Says Language Interpreting Services Aid In Emergency Response

Putnam County 911’s language interpreting services are an irreplaceable tool for emergency responders. That’s according to Assistant Director Brandon Smith. Smith said that their service agreement with LanguageLine Solutions allows for responders to communicate more efficiently with those who don’t use English as their first language. “We’ve had several incidents where we’ve been able to […]
Putnam Humane Society Seeking Donations For Facility Improvements

Putnam County Humane Society wants to enhance the care of the animals at their facility through retractable shade awnings. Director Jennifer Farley said that’s why they’re asking for donations to purchase two awnings for $500. She said that the awnings would help both the facility’s animals and employees. “It would help keep them dry during […]
Overton Man Assisting Wildfire Fight In Washington State

One Overton County man is working his third wildfire response of the summer in the pacific northwest. Livingston Airport Committee Chairman Jason Duke also serves as a Geographic Information Systems Specialist for the Pacific Northwest Incident Agency. Duke said he works around the clock creating maps for both responders and the general public being affected. […]









