Putnam Road Department Making Minor Repairs After Weekend Weather
Some roads on the northern side of Putnam County are being repaired Monday after suffering flood damage over the weekend. Road Supervisor Randy Jones said crews are currently repairing asphalt on the Cumby Road Bridge. “There’s a bridge down there that the water got over, and it buckled asphalt on top of the bridge so […]
Putnam Library Friends Offering Free Evening With Poet Laureate
The Putnam County Library Friends are hosting a free online talk with Kentucky Poet-Laureate Crystal Wilkinson. Vice President Rachel Steidl said on Friday, anyone has a chance to participate at 6:00 PM. Steidl said that Wilkinson offers timely stories, sometimes focusing on women of color and their experience in the south. “She will start by […]
Keep Putnam Beautiful Commission Fighting Litter Issue Through Annual Event
The Keep Putnam County Beautiful Commission is trying to engage as many Putnam County residents as possible to remove as much litter as possible. Executive Director Rob Wright said that’s why the commission is hosting its annual Putnam Proud Clean-Up event. Wright said that littering is an issue that occurs both purposefully and accidentally, and […]
JCHS For First Time Ever Will Offer Advanced Placement Classes
Jackson County High School will offer Advanced Placement classes for the first time ever next semester. Principal Jason Hardy said this became a reality thanks to the state recognizing this rural district with limited resources, does deserve access. Hardy said he is excited to give students a chance to push themselves and experience a college […]
Cookeville FD Dispatch Adjustment Sees Positive Change For Members
Cookeville Fire Department is seeing a positive change after adjusting its dispatching protocols. Interim Fire Chief Benton Young said that stations will now be individually paged when dispatch calls come in. He said that previously, all calls would go through to each of the four stations. “Most people don’t realize we have speakers in the […]
Overton Looking To Maximize Life Of Old Annex Building Through Sale
Overton County wants to maximize the use of its annex building through its auction. County Executive Ben Danner said that many Overton residents have a special connection to the building from its previous use as a hospital. For that reason, Danner said the County wants to ensure it’s put to good use. “The building will […]
Byrdstown Renovating Vintage Gas Station As Tourism Landmark
Downtown Byrdstown will have a new centerpiece for tourism as the town restores a Gulf Gas Station across from city hall. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town bought the 1940’s station a few years ago. Gibson said it needed major repairs, so officials decided to do a full renovation to create a vintage filling station. […]
CRMC Nurses Working Tirelessly Amidst Record Numbers
Cookeville Regional Medical Center nurses are dealing with exhaustion amidst a relentless COVID surge. That’s according to ICU Nurse Allison Breeding. Breeding said that she and her coworkers are seeing patients that are younger and sicker than before. She said that despite dealing with the virus for the past 18 months, it hasn’t gotten easier. […]
