Empower UC To Push Messaging Through Social Media, Community Partners
Empower Upper Cumberland working to improve on slow registration after recently opening the program. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said there are some counties that have seen good turnout, but others that they would like to see more from. He said the goal is to increase coverage for all counties in the Upper Cumberland. “We […]
Algood Middle And Cornerstone Next In Line For Gym Floor Resurfacing
Putnam County Schools to make improvements to the gym floors at Algood Middle School and Cornerstone Elementary. Deputy Director Tim Martin said the work is to help with general wear and tear on the floors. He said every year they try to budget funds to help the two schools that need upkeep the most. “Paint […]
Crossville To Host Tennessee Wing’s Search And Rescue Training This Weekend
The Crossville Squadron 120 will host the Tennessee Wing’s search and rescue and disaster relief training this weekend. Lieutenant Colonel Craig Christen said squadrons train to help in the face of natural disasters, search for downed aircraft, and things of that nature. He said this weekend will have squadrons and crews working together during scenarios […]
Drug Take Back Day Returns This Saturday Across The Region
Jackson County Prevention Partnership one of multiple drug coalitions across the region hosting a drug takeback this Saturday. Project Director Nora Anderson said the DEA started drug takeback days in 2010 in an attempt to fight the drug overdose epidemic. She said the day serves as a reminder to the public to get rid of […]
PCFD Responds To Residence Fire On Water Plant Road Thursday
A residence, a camper, and other vehicles deemed a total loss after a fire on Water Plant Road in the Baxter area Thursday. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said when crews arrived on the scene around 1:30 the residence was well-involved. He said neighbors had reported hearing explosions to the fire department, but the […]
Algood To Run Numbers For Salary Increase Scenarios
Algood City Council members are committed to giving city employees raises in the new fiscal year, but now they need to run the numbers. That was the result of a special called work session Thursday night. City Administrator Keith Morrison said they will look at the comparisons between an across-the-board raise and a staggered pay […]
Cookeville Council Honors 3 Police Officers For Rescuing Woman
The Cookeville Police Department Life Saving Award given to three officers who helped save a woman from fire two weeks ago. “I couldn’t have been more impressed to see their teamwork and their courageousness in the way that they went into a structure fire and we’re not firemen,” Police Chief Randy Evans said. “But a […]
Slow Down TN Campaign Efforts Continue Into Next Week
Just one week left in the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s safety campaign to Slow Down Tennessee. PIO Arriale Tabson said agencies across the state are working to increase awareness and enforcement to reduce speeding-related incidents She said from 2020 to 2022, there were over 28,000 traffic crashes in Tennessee related to speeding, racing, and reckless […]
Sparta To Replace Boards Across Railroad Bridge
City of Sparta gathering building materials to make repairs to the city’s railroad bridge located off of South Carter Street. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city is going to take to replace the walking boards and hands rails that are currently on the bridge. He said they have replaced various boards over the […]
Sparta Begins Rezoning Process On Roosevelt Street
Sparta Board of Aldermen approved the rezoning on first reading of two parcels on Roosevelt Street Thursday night. Building Inspector Mike O’Neal said the lots would be rezoned Commercial D from manufacturing/industrial. “In order to sell that for other things, it needs to be a C-D property,” O’Neal said. “It would have to be rezoned. […]
