Gainesboro Aldermen Election Certified Despite Questions Under State Law
State law requires an election to be certified despite potentially inaccurate ballots cast, as recommended by the state. Julia Bruck is the Director of Communications at the Secretary of State’s office. She said by law, the Jackson County Election Commission had to certify the votes for Gainesboro Aldermen as they have been cast. Bruck said […]
Putnam Celebrates Oldest Living Native: Jane Vailes Turns 107
A celebration was held for Putnam County’s oldest living native Friday afternoon. Jane Vailes turned 107 this week, and she said her life motto is “you rest, you rust.” “I stay busy and that means a whole lot to me,” Vailes said. “Because as long as I stay busy the longer I’m contended to stay […]
CRMC Still At One Monkeypox Case After First Reported Wednesday
Monkeypox has made its first Upper Cumberland appearance after a patient at CRMC was confirmed with the virus. CRMC Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Mark Pierce said monkeypox is closely related to the smallpox virus, but not as severe. “People that are exposed, we think the incubation period is like from five days to two weeks,” […]
Jackson Schools Reach Agreement On Tri-County TCAT Building
An agreement reached between the Jackson County School Board, Macon County School Board and TCAT on the Tri-County TCAT location. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the contract extends the use of the building for another two to three years. It is used for vocational classes such as wielding and culinary arts. Negotiations […]
Kayak Fishing Tournament Happening In Jackson County This Weekend
Central Tennessee Kayak Anglers hosting its final fishing tournament of the season at Cordell Hull Lake this weekend. Tournament Director Garrad Johnson said the Cordell Hull Classic is usually one of the largest events out of the club’s 10 fishing tournaments. “Our club actually started in 2016-2017,” Johnson said. “It revolved purely on Cordell Hull […]
Gainesboro Alderman Candidate Said He Will Contest Election Results
A candidate in the Gainesboro Aldermen race plans to contest the certified August election results. Fifth Place Candidate Dennis White said after seeking legal consultation, he will take the appropriate steps to represent himself Monday. “I’ve asked an attorney, and he told me that if I do this I can represent myself,” White said. “All […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve Contract For Sludge Removal
Sparta moving forward with a $50,000 project to remove sludge from its water treatment plant. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the city contracted with a company to use a vacuum hose. “Last year is the first year that we actually used this type of method to dewater the lagoon,” Hennessee said. “It’s really as much […]
Jackson BOE To Engage Negotiations On Security Project Work
The Jackson County School Board voted Thursday night to allow its architect to engage negotiations with the lowest bidder for a system-wide secure school entrance project. That after the prices of work came in almost double than what was pre-approved. School Board Chair Mark Brown said the projects need to move forward considering the current […]
Cookeville Swears In Next City Council, Wheaton Officially Second Female Mayor
A packed house celebrated the swearing-in of the members of the next Cookeville City Council Thursday night. Former Vice-Mayor Laurin Wheaton was the highest vote-getter in the August 4th election. Wheaton was officially voted into the role Thursday night, making her the second-ever female Mayor of Cookeville. The only other female mayor was Jean Davis, […]
New Commissioners Want To Further Discuss Issues Around Park View School
Nine new Putnam County Commissioners will face a big decision out of the gates: what to do about the Park View School Project. The school board has indicated that an additional $15 million will be needed to construct the upper grade wing. Elected Commissioner Terry Randolph said the county needs the additional classrooms, but when […]
