Putnam Election Commission Accepts November Ballot Names, Sets Election Hours
Putnam County Election Commission accepted names for the November ballot at its monthly meeting Friday morning. These include individuals running for the vacant Putnam County Commission District 9 seat, Putnam County Register of Deeds and candidates at the state level. The Republican candidate for District 9 County Commission will be Robert Riddle. Barbara Meyers will […]
Jackson Co. School Bus Routes Undergoing Strains Due To Driver Shortage
A change in the Jackson County school bus schedule was due to a lack of bus drivers. Transportation and Attendance Director Phyllis Goad said one bus needed to be released early this week because there was not a driver available to cover that route. “They wouldn’t have gotten home until 6, 6:30, 7 p.m. because […]
Upper Cumberland Celebrating Hispanic Heritage With Dogwood Park Festival
Community members are invited to come celebrate and learn about Hispanic culture at the 2022 Upper Cumberland Hispanic Heritage Festival this Saturday. Organizer Alejandra Cisneros-Conohan said the festival at Dogwood Park will feature music, dancing, and delicious foods from various countries. Cisneros-Conohan said they wanted a chance to bring the community together to honor the […]
Shady Brady Memorial Ride Honors The Life Of Sparta Firefighter
The eighth annual Shady Brady Memorial Ride will be coming through Sparta this Saturday. The late Sparta Firefighter Barry Brady started the motorcycle ride in 2015. His wife Dawn Brady said the Tennessee Fireman’s Association continues the fundraiser in his memory. “This is just something that my husband wanted to do for the Fallen Firefighter […]
Some $44 Million Of Broadband Work To Be Conducted In Cumberland
The state has awarded Cumberland County internet providers $26.5 million dollars that would connect 8,800 addresses to broadband. Mayor Allen Foster said Ben Lomand received the majority of funding and will focus on all areas of the county. “Literally portions all over the county including sections of Crossville have bad broadband,” Foster said. “When I […]
Oldham: Constructing A Parking Garage Still A Priority
Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said constructing a parking garage on campus is still a high priority. Oldham said the biggest question is the financial aspect since the university would have to fund the project. “We want to make sure that we don’t overburden students with additional fees, so we are trying to find the […]
Livingston Academy Plans For Friday Football Game, Areas Of No Entry
Those planning on attending the Livingston Academy Football game Friday night should not expect a finished product. Head Coach Dale Flatt said majority of the areas on the right side of the field will not be accessible due to construction. “There will be some barriers up, because of some the construction that is still going […]
Sparta Alderman Wants To Explore Paying Volunteer Firefighters
A Sparta Alderman Robert Officer wants to explore the possibility of paying volunteer firefighters to relieve overtime hours. Mayor Jerry Lowery said he would like to see the option explored. “I think that is a good thing to look at,” Lowery said. “If we’re paying X number of dollars in overtime, why not look at […]
Jamestown City Recorder Indicted On Multiple Counts
A State Comptroller’s Office investigation has lead to the indictment of Jamestown City Recorder Gail Dishmon. The charges involve her personal natural gas account and questionable compensation. Comptroller’s Office Communications Director John Dunn said the investigation began after the city’s financial auditor found delinquent balances in December of last year. “She was failing to pay […]
Former American Legion National Commander Attends Local Fundraiser
Cookeville American Legion held a dinner Thursday evening in honor of Consitution Day, which celebrates the adoption of the United States Constitution. The event also served as a fundraiser to help send Upper Cumberland young men to the annual Boys’ State Convention. Former American Legion National Commander Dale Barnett said he was invited by the […]
