First Views Of New Putnam Southwest K-8 School Released
The first renderings of Putnam County’s new K-8 school has School Board Chair Lynn McHenry looking forward to the project. McHenry said designs are close to completion for the Lee Seminary Road school. “The architect has done a great job so far, and some of the first views that we have seen have been really […]
Livingston Police Chief Proud Of Response To Reported Firearm At LA
Livingston Police Chief Greg Etheredge said Livingston Academy students and administration did exactly what they were supposed to do Thursday. The high school entered a lockdown after students reported another student who possessed a BB gun in their vehicle as school started. Etheredge said he was proud of the response to the perceived threat. “We […]
TTU Trustees Approve Parking Garage And Tucker Stadium Project
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees approved a new parking garage and renovations to Tucker Stadium Thursday. The work will be added to Tech’s project list for 2022-2023, according to Trustee Johnny Stites. “I think there is a lot of excitement for these two projects,” Stites said. “We believe that both of them can be […]
Baxter’s Anatolia Brings Job Opportunities For Those In County
Baxter celebrated the ribbon cutting of Anatolia Granite and Marble on Thursday afternoon. The business is home to some nine computer-programmed CNC machines that customize slabs into kitchen countertops bathroom vanities, or fireplaces. CEO Temel Islamoglu said that he hopes to hire an additional 25 people to work for the company. “We are still a […]
Greenwood To Takeover Role As Cookeville Gas Dept. Director In March
The city of Cookeville has announced Amber Greenwood will take over as the new Gas Department director. City Manager James Mills said that she will assume the position following the retirement of long-time director Jeff Mills. James Mills said that Jeff Mills recently informed him that it was his intention to serve his last day […]
White Co. Sheriff Confirms Some Remains Found In Car Pulled From Calfkiller
White County Sheriff Steve Page confirms there were some remains and personal items found in the vehicle pulled from Calfkiller River Wednesday. Page said that the car is that of Erin Foster, one of two teens who went missing on April 3rd, 2000. He said that the car was found by YouTube diver Jeremy Sides […]
Byrdstown Celebrating Holiday Season This Weekend With Market, Caroling and Parade
Byrdstown kicks off the holiday season with two days of festivities starting Friday. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town will host a market, Christmas caroling and tree lighting at the library starting 5:00 p.m. Friday. “Last year we missed that due to COVID,” Gibson said. “So, we’re glad to be back doing that again this […]
TTU Trustees To Hear Review Over President From Outside Consultant
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees will get a review of President Phil Oldham from an outside firm around January 1st. Board Chair Trudy Harper told the Executive Committee she received a debrief Wednesday. “The opportunities for improvement and the strength and successes of the university,” Harper said. “She had a lot of really positive […]
Bon Air United Methodist Church Giving Away Winter Clothing For Children
Bon Air United Methodist Church will be giving away 500 free winter coats for children this Saturday. Pastor Rodney Ritchie said the charity work is a part of the “Christmas on the Mountain,” event. Ritchie said it is one of the many ways the church tries to give back to the community. Ritchie said the […]
LA Placed On Lockdown Following Report Of Firearm In Parking Lot
Livingston Academy has resumed normal operations after reports of a firearm on campus resulting in a lockdown this morning. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said all students that did not get dropped off at school can now return without being counted late. Holman said absences will also be excused for the school day. Livingston Academy […]
