TWRA Cracking Down On Impaired Boating for Independence Day
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is cracking down on impaired boating this weekend. Sargeant Dustin Buttram said a lot of people fail to recognize the danger of boating under the influence. He said this compounded with the increased drinking on hot days leads to an increase in impaired boating incidents over the 4th of July […]
Owens: There Is A Way Forward After Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling
A detrimental impact short-term, but there is still a way forward to enhance diversity in higher ed. Those are the personal views of Tennessee Tech Chief Diversity Officer Rob Owens. He said the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action was not unexpected. “I believe, and I would suggest many of my colleagues in a similar […]
Algood Park Fireworks Show and Live Music Saturday
Algood will celebrate the 4th of July with its annual fireworks show Saturday. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said the fireworks cap off the event at 9 pm, but there will be activities beginning at 5. He said the event is by far the biggest of the year for both the local government and […]
Putnam County Library Hoping To Expand Parking Lot
Putnam County Library Cookeville Branch is putting together plans for parking lot expansion. Director Kathryn Wisinger said the building and parking lot are 50 years old. She said they are in need of upgrades and in need of more space. “So we’re excited about that,” Wisinger said. “We back up to Dogwood Park as a […]
CRMC Starting 4W/5W Expansion Project July 5th
Construction on Cookeville Regional’s 4W/5W project set to begin Wednesday, increasing the hospital’s bed capacity. The project is set to cost some $16.4 million. Marketing and Communications Director Hannah Davis said it will add 40 additional beds as well as a six-unit dialysis center. “This is going to better meet the needs of patients in […]
The First Real Hot Weather Of The Summer Is Expected This Weekend
The first real hot weather of summer comes on the 4th of July Weekend. Jackson County EMS Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said an unexpected heatwave can feel worse when it hasn’t been very warm in the lead-up. He said over a holiday weekend this can lead to an increase in heat-related emergencies. “We have […]
Gainesboro Grade Utility District Taking Next Steps With Water Distribution Projects
The Old Gainesboro Grade Utility District has awarded bids for upgrades to its water distribution system. Engineer Nathaniel Green said there are two projects involved with these upgrades, including water storage and a new water transmission main. He said a new water storage tank is a major need, and is something that has been noted […]
Monterey Anglers Headed To South Carolina For Nationals In July
Monterey Anglers Fishing Team members J.W. Holloway and Jeffery Stewart are headed to Nationals later this month. Coach Tony Waters said the team had been through many days of fishing in all sorts of weather from daylight to three in the evening nine hours a day in order to accrue points and win their place […]
Van Buren Budget Committee Reworks Numbers
Van Buren’s Budget Committee met Thursday night to rework its numbers. Committee Chair Cale Crain said he discovered discrepancies in the budget at approximately the time it came up as an agenda item at the full commission meeting. “Things changed from when the time that we got the numbers until that night and that was […]
Putnam School Board Approves New Phone Policy; Phones Up During Class
Putnam County School Board approved a new cell phone policy Thursday night that will limit middle and high school student access during class time. Students will be required to place their phones in pockets located near the door of each classroom at the start of the class period. Students can pick up the phone at […]
