Jackson County Jail Hoping For New Surveillance Equipment
Jackson County in the process of updating its surveillance software at the jail. County Mayor Randy Heady said the surveillance technology will come from the same grant used to upgrade the HVAC system. “We started having problems probably four or five years in,” Heady said. “We’ve been having a lot of issues the past two […]
Mike Mitchell Is Jackson County’s New Veterans Memorial Hall Curator
Jackson County’s Veterans Memorial Hall has found a new curator. Mike Mitchell said he started work as a volunteer archivist. He said he felt the Veteran’s Memorial had been neglected, and he wanted to help fix it. “So right now I’m trying to get it cleaned up and presentable and back into shape,” Mitchell said. […]
Monterey Water Main Break Repaired, Services Restored
After about four hours without water this morning, Monterey workers have restored services. Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Duane Jarrett said a 12-inch water line needed repairs after being struck by Volunteer Electric Cooperative workers. The main line in the northern portion of the town served the majority of customers. Jarrett said the nature of the […]
Operation Christmas Child Still Taking Christmas Boxes
There is still an opportunity to help Operation Christmas Child, an organization that sends shoeboxes filled with gifts to underserved children overseas. Area Coordinator Lorie Berta said those boxes are filled both with necessities like school supplies and fun items like toys or stuffed animals. She said during National Collections Week, the Upper Cumberland created […]
Clay Co. Commissioners Have Hope For Hospital
Clay County Commissioners still have hope for the fate of the Cumberland River Hospital. Commissioners Dorothy Forney and Winton Young were two of the three votes in favor of the county providing funding to open the hospital. Young said he wants to see the city and the county work together to get the hospital. “And […]
New State Historical Marker Recognizes Daniel Haston
The Upper Cumberland has a new historical marker to recognize the significance of Daniel Haston. Linda Wynn is the Assistant Director for State Programs with the Tennessee Historical Commission. She said the marker is the result of one of Haston’s ancestors wanting to honor his significance. “It’s always good to know the history of the […]
Monterey Water Line Break Leaves Majority Of City Without Water
A water main break has left the majority of Monterey without water Monday morning. A 12-inch main line was struck during a project in the northern area of town. As a result, Monterey High School and Burks Elementary School have dismissed early. The Public Works Department expects repairs to be completed within four hours.
Cookeville Planning Studying Campgrounds And RV Parks In Different Zoning
Cookeville Planning Department has taken an item for study that would allow campgrounds and RV parks in the Local Commercial (CL) zoning. Community Development Director Jon Ward said those are currently allowed in the general commercial (CG) zoning. He said the general commercial zones are most predominant around areas like South Jefferson Avenue and South […]
White Co. Executive Spotlighting Dogs To Help Ease Shelter Capacity
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson working to help the White County Animal Shelter’s capacity issues. Robinson said there are several reasons for why the shelter is seeing such an influx, including an increase of surrenders after the pandemic and lack of fixing the animals. He said whatever those reasons are, he wanted to do […]
PCSS Hoping To Slow Turnover With New Custodial Contract
Putnam County Schools set to change its custodial services contract. The system approved a $3 million contract with HES in November 2020. Director of Schools Corby King said the principals expressed interest to rebid and provide better service. “The management at HES worked really hard to try to maintain the contract and work,” King said. […]
