4H Celebrating 100 Years Of Annual Round Up This Week
4H is set to host its annual Roundup in Knoxville this week, marking 100 years since the first roundup occurred. The event hosted at the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s campus contains a variety of events and competitions. Van Buren 4H agent Paula May said it is a great opportunity for the kids, and the centennial […]
Upper Cumberland Under Flood Watch Until Thursday Afternoon
The Upper Cumberland is under a flood watch until Thursday afternoon, with National Weather Service predicting heavy rains to extend into the night. National Weather Service Nashville Chief Meteorologist Krissy Hurley said a watch upgrades into a warning once flash floods occur. She said it is important to take the notice seriously. “I think the […]
Monterey High School Greenhouse To Hopefully Be Ready By January
Putnam County School System has approved a bid for Monterey High School’s new greenhouse, bringing the project one step closer to reality. CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the $95,000 bid will be funded through the Innovative School Model Grant. She said the building will be located just behind the ag classrooms at Monterey High School. […]
Cookeville Officials Having To Prioritize STBG Projects In Face Of Rising Costs
City of Cookeville having to make decisions on projects that utilize State Transportation Block Grant funds in the face of rising costs. City Manager James Mills said those projects include sidewalks on Interstate Drive, turning lanes on South Willow Avenue and Jackson Street, and a Buffalo Valley area bridge replacement. He said when the city […]
Putnam Sheriff’s Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest And Five Charges
A Putnam County Sheriff’s Department traffic stop led to an arrest and five charges. Marcus Montrell Hughes was driving a white Chevy Tahoe along Highway 62 when he was stopped by a Putnam County Sheriff’s Sergeant. The sergeant searched the vehicle and discovered more than six ounces of Methamphetamine, five ounces of Cocaine, 12 grams […]
UCHRA Commodities Distribution Coming To Pickett Thursday Morning
Pickett County next up on UCHRA’s commodities distribution event schedule, set to start at 9 a.m. on Thursday. Commodities Manager Adam Knepp said the event serves to help those in need feed their families. Knepp said the distributions have been widely popular across the region. “The commodities program is for low-income families to help them […]
Putnam Election Commission Consolidates Four Precincts
Changes coming to Putnam County election precincts after the Election Commission voted to consolidate four precincts. The commission voted to combine and move precincts in four districts: District 12, District 8. District 5 and District 10. The affected precincts include Algood In and Out, Boma, Dry Valley, and Sycamore. Chair Phil Adams said this comes […]
Three Candidates Moving Forward In Criminal Court Judge Appointment Process
Three candidates will move forward in the appointment process for a vacant criminal court judge position in Tennessee’s 13th Judicial District. That after more than five hours of interviews conducted by the Tennessee Trial Court Vacancy Commission Tuesday at Stone Memorial High School. The Candidates include Attorney Shawn Fry, Attorney Brandon Griffin, and Public Defender […]
