Baxter Seminary/ Upperman Alumni Association Hosting Homecoming Tailgate
The Baxter Seminary and Upperman High School Alumni Association will host a homecoming tailgate before Friday’s game. Association Chair Eric Brown said since 1973, the group’s main goal has been providing scholarships for secondary education. Brown said events like this keep the scholarship fund healthy. “Continuing the legacy of education in western Putnam that Baxter […]
Putnam To Begin Surveying Who Wants Public Water Access
Putnam residents who do not have access to public water should expect a notification from the county in the coming days. Mayor Randy Porter said under served areas will either receive a letter or phone call to gauge interest in getting water. “Tennessee Tech is partnering with us on this also to have an intern […]
State Protecting Skinner Mountain From Future Development
Over 11,000 acres of economically and ecologically important land at Skinner Mountain will be protected from development. The national non-profit organization The Conservation Fund purchased the land for permanent protection through conservation easements. Tennessee Division of Forestry Spokesperson Tim Phelps said this area in Overton and Fentress Counties were highly threatened by development. Phelps said […]
Tennessee Textbook Affordability Task Force Sends Resolution Suggestions To Comptroller
The Tennessee Textbook Affordability Task Force has sent resolutions to the Comptroller’s Office in hopes of finding alternative solutions to cut college textbook expenses. Tennessee Tech’s Public Service Coordinator Sharon Holderman is one of some 50 representatives for universities across the state on the task force. She said that their goal is to help universities […]
Putnam To Begin Work Fixing North Quinland Lake Road Flooding Issues
Putnam County is set to move forward with fixing flood issues along North Quinland Lake Road. Putnam County Road Supervisor Randy Jones said that they plan to fix the overflow system by giving it greater capacity for big rain events. “It keeps overflowing and washing the lower side of the road away,” Jones said. “We […]
Sexton, Bailey To Serve On Yes On 1 Committee
House Speaker Cameron Sexton will serve as an East Tennessee Chairman for the Yes on 1 Committee. The committee advocates the addition of the right-to-work to the Tennessee Constitution. The law will be on the November 2022 ballot and says Tennesseans can not be forced to join a union to keep a job. State Senator […]
Comptroller Comes To Cookeville Giving Local Leaders ARP Advice
Upper Cumberland leaders gathered at the UCDD office Thursday to learn more about the American Rescue Plan. State Senator Paul Bailey invited Comptroller Jason Mumpower to lead the discussion. Mumpower said the state wants to make sure communities understand how the federal funding can be spent. “What I am encouraging communities to do more than […]
Overton Sheriff’s Department Seeking Grant For New Body Cameras
The Overton County Sheriff’s Department will apply for grant funding to purchase new body cameras. Sheriff John Garrett said if awarded, the new gear will replace aging equipment. “When those officers are out on patrol or they’re answering calls for service, those body cameras really tell the tale of what actual takes place, which protects […]
Upper Cumberland Schools See Drop In COVID Numbers
Some Upper Cumberland schools are seeing a drop in COVID cases after an initial spike when school began. DeKalb’s Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said they’ve seen a consistent drop by the day in their numbers. He said their numbers have dropped all the way to the teens. “You know we haven’t changed anything from […]
Fentress County Cancels Allardt Elementary Town Hall Meeting
Fentress County has canceled its Thursday night town hall meeting at Allardt Elementary School. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said canceling was a mixture of poor attendance at the first two town halls, and a visitation service county officials will attend. Johnson said that only two county residents attended the first town hall, no one attended […]
