Jackson To Open Flynn’s Creek Bridge Bids
Jackson County is set to open bids for work on its Flynn’s Creek Bridge Friday. Engineer Kyle Hazel said the bridge was damaged in a flood event in March 2021. He said that after T-DOT evaluated the bridge, they came up with a plan of what work needs to be completed in order to get […]
New Gainesboro Mural Highlights Connection To Chevrolet
Jackson set to cut the ribbon for a brand-new mural in downtown Gainesboro Saturday morning at 10:30. Chamber of Commerce Director Hope Vargas said that the chamber worked with Belmont University on the design. She said that they wanted to highlight the Chevrolet building because it is an interesting part of Gainesboro’s history. “The Gainesboro […]
Alcohol Contributes To 50 Percent Of Boating Accidents, Plan Ahead Before 4th Of July Boating
Law enforcement set to be out on the waters in full force in hopes of enforcing safe boating over the Fourth of July weekend. TWRA Wildlife Officer Dustin Buttram said that the holiday is one of the busiest times for his department. He said officers will spend the weekend doing safety checks, particularly checking for […]
Clay Ambulance Purchase Receives Minimal Interest Again
For the second time, Clay County received just one bid to purchase a new ambulance. The county submitted its first sole bid for state approval in May, but the state asked for the specs to be broadened. After doing so, Mayor Dale Reagan said interest remained low. “We’re hoping this time the state will approve […]
UCDD Approves Loan For New Childcare Facility In Carthage
A new childcare facility will be coming to Carthage that will help a region-wide capacity issue. The UCDD Executive Committee approved a $200,000 loan to the operator for renovations. “It’s a much needed thing in our community,” Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason said. “April comes from a great family. She has a heart for this. […]
Monterey To Begin Traffic Light Project At Holly And Stratton Intersection
A much anticipated Monterey traffic light project has been approved by the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Nathan Walker said the work would bring back traffic lights at the Holly Street and Stratton Avenue intersection. “I know that a lot of Monterey citizens have been concerned about that, because right now, it’s just basically a three-way […]
Cookeville Regional Emergency Physician Cautions Fireworks Users Ahead Of Fourth Of July
Fireworks will be a major part of celebrations this weekend, but don’t let the celebrations turn into injuries. Cookeville Regional Emergency Physician Dr. Omar Hamada said one of the worst things people can do is mix alcohol and fireworks. He said on weekends like the Fourth of July the emergency room treats injuries that could […]
Dolente Named Putnam’s Leadership Tennessee Representative
Leadership Tennessee recently announced its latest class of leaders who will meet for discussions about the state’s most important issues. The group includes 45 executives from rural and urban communities. Les Dolente is the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Deputy Commissioner and now serves as Leadership Tennessee’s Putnam County Representative. “It’s a true […]
Grading Scale in Putnam Schools Set to Change for 2022-23 School Year
Putnam County School Board has approved a change in its grading scales for grades three through 12. After a recent bill was passed in the Tennessee legislature, Putnam County Schools will now have a 10-point grading scale instead of a seven-point grading scale. For example, instead of an A sitting in the 93-100 range, it […]
Putnam Schools Will Make Up Budget Deficit With Reserves
The Putnam County School System’s budget deficit down to $897, 395 as the School Board approved its third budget draft Thursday night. Director of Schools Corby King said the newest draft reflects the county’s budget committee’s decision to cover some $820,000 in school bus expenditures for the coming year. “(Chief Financial Office) Mark (McReynolds) feels […]
