Putnam Health Department Miscommunicated Food Regulations To Recovery Kitchen
The Putnam County Health Department miscommunicated a cease and desist order against Cookeville’s Recovery Kitchen. That’s according to State Department of Health Associate Director Bill Christian. The County Health Department last week told the organization that feeding the homeless through a home kitchen was not allowed according to state food regulations. Christian said the practice […]
Putnam Home And Dog Lost During Residential Fire
A Putnam County home deemed a complete lost early Monday morning after a wood stove caused fire. Fire Chief Tom Brown said crews arrived at the Zeb Warren Road home around 3:45 a.m. with the residence fully involved with flames. “She had discovered fire around the ceiling level above a wood stove,” Brown said. “When […]
Prescott South Middle School Celebrates Girls Basketball Championship
It was an exciting day at Prescott South Middle School as its girls basketball team returned Monday as State Champions. Principal Tera Brooks said the student body spent the morning celebrating the 26-0 season. “We got to recognize all the girls. They came out to the mid-court, we talked about their season and of course […]
Ronnie Kelly Announces Retirement From Water Quality Control Department
Cookeville’s Ronnie Kelly is retiring from his position as the director of the Water Quality Control Department. Kelly has served the city for some 42 years, starting as an engineer in 1979 and becoming the director in 1989. He has chosen June 24th, 2022 as his official retirement date. Environmental Engineer Barry Turner will serve […]
Livingston Regional Hospital Crosswalk Project Being Studied
A joint crosswalk project between Livingston and Livingston Regional Hospital has been tabled to study drainage issues. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the project would create a crosswalk at Oak Street about six inches above the ground. Hayes said the city wants to take a deeper look to avoid puddling. “With that area already having a […]
Baxter Alderman To Update Meeting Procedures
The City of Baxter plans on updating its board of alderman meeting procedures. Mayor John Martin said that the city will now require agenda requests and public comment requests a week in advance. “This will give everyone an opportunity to come in, if they have questions, concerns about water or anything and voice those,” Martin […]
10 UC Residents Honored For Their Volunteer Work
The Governor recognized five adults and five youth from across the Upper Cumberland this weekend as Volunteer Star Award winners. The program recognizes the volunteers who give more than 130 million hours of service in Tennessee annually. Among the adults honored, Clay County’s Kathy Merrett, Cumberland County’s Tim French, Fentress County’s Jimmy and Angie Sweet, […]
Clay Schools’ Diana Monroe Calls First Few Weeks “Eye-Opening”
New Clay County Director of Schools Diana Monroe said that her first few weeks have been “eye-opening.” Monroe said that she’s spent her time trying to understand the needs and wants of those in the system. “I have worked extremely hard and I’ve been trying to meet and greet and investigate, talk to all the […]
Farris Said Retention A Major Issue At Washington Conference
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said retention and recruitment of law enforcement and border patrol issues highlighted his visit to Washington D.C. The National Sheriff’s Winter Conference happened last week. Farris said the feedback could help with hiring correction officers, which has been a challenge for the county. “Maybe some thing that I can take […]
Spencer Convenience Center New Hours Starting Monday
Van Buren’s Spencer Convenience Center will have new hours starting Monday, February 14th. Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson said that they’ve now added Thursday hours, and have extended the daily hours to 5 p.m. He said that after a hauler for the site retired, there was a need to provide more time for drop-offs. […]
