This Week Putnam Commission Gathers, White Co Commission Votes On Budget Amendments
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will consider action that would allow a land purchase from Cookeville Tuesday. Commissioners will vote on an option that would allow the county to purchase 92.54 acres over the next six years if needed. The land is known as the Trinity Property. A resolution will […]
Clay County High Schooler Places First In State Essay Contest
A Clay County High School student won her division in the state’s Civics Essay Contest. Bridget Cherry placed first in the 9th through 12th-grade group, winning a $500 scholarship. Cherry was one of 3,841 students who entered the contest. The Secretary of State’s office launched the Civics Essay Contest in 2016. This year’s theme was […]
Algood Police Department Reminding Folks To Lock Their Vehicles
Recent car break-ins in surrounding cities have the Algood Police Department reminding citizens to lock their vehicles. Chief Dale Armour said that while locking your vehicle might not fully prevent theft, it can make it hard to accomplish for would-be thieves. “I mean sure if they can smash and grab any time but one of […]
Gainesboro PD To Purchase New Patrol Vehicle
Gainesboro set to purchase a new patrol vehicle for its police department. The funding for the vehicle is set to come from leftover grant funding that was originally designated for either the police department and street departments. Police Chief Michael Head said he has purchased a used vehicle locally. “We got them from homeland security […]
Decision To Close Schools Is Complicated One For Directors
Upper Cumberland School Districts closed for inclement weather Friday, but without seeing too much snow or ice. The decision to close schools for inclement weather is one of the more complicated ones for School Directors. Warren County Schools Director Grant Swallows said the most challenging part is trying to work through all the moving parts, […]
Cookeville Seeking Bids For Sale And Removal Of Homes On Recently-Purchased Property
City of Cookeville requesting bids from individuals interested in purchasing and removing homes from properties on Old Bridge Road and Old Sparta Road. The city purchased almost 100 acres of land in the area last year. City Manager James Mills said after evaluating the properties, it was determined it would be more beneficial to have […]
Putnam NAACP Hosting Breakfast Monday To Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP planning its celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16th. Branch President Tom Savage said the keynote speaker will be Gloria Sweet-Love, President of the Tennessee State Conference NAACP. He said they also plan on serving a hearty breakfast at the Algood United Methodist Church to help people begin the […]
White Co Schools Seeking Technology Purchase Through Grant Application
White County Schools applying for a one million dollar grant to install interactive learning boards in classrooms. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said grades K-5 already have the technology. Dronebarger said the grant would install interactive boards for the remaining grade levels. “These are great tools. They are not just tvs,” Dronebarger said. “They are […]
