Upper Cumberland Habitat Breaks Ground on 91st Home
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity broke ground on its 91st home Wednesday. The groundbreaking took place in the West End Habitat Neighborhood west of downtown Cookeville. Upper Cumberland Habitat Board of Directors Member Kim Taylor was at the groundbreaking. “In our area we have people who are so close to becoming a homeowner, and we […]
Warren Juvenile Offenders Will Wash Cars to Fulfill Legal Obligations
A Warren County Judge wants to take a different perspective on community service for youth offenders. Juvenile offenders will be washing cars in order to work off court ordered community service hours. Warren County Judge Ryan Moore said the car wash will help both the juvenile offenders and the community. “A car wash is an […]
White County Schools Fill Every Certified Teaching Position
The White County School System is starting the school year with every certified position filled. The school system filled every open teaching position with a licensed teacher before the school year started August 4. White County School Public Information Officer Candace Allen said this was a big accomplishment for the county. “To be able to […]
Putnam Tree Service Owner Said Plan Ahead To Protect Your Trees From Storms
If you want to protect your trees from storms like we had this month, you have to plan. Putnam County Tree Service owner Greg Allen said thinning out the inside of a tree makes it easier for the wind to pass through rather than knocking the tree over. He said the best time for trimming […]
Several UC Highways Available To Be Adopted, Reduce Litter
Adopt-A-Highway is leading the charge in cleaning up litter around Tennessee public highways. Statewide Adopt A Highway Coordinator Brittany Morris said that the program has seen recent success in lessening trash left on highways. She said a study conducted by the Tennessee Department of Transportation found 12 percent less highway litter between 2016 and 2022. […]
Putnam K-9 Bolt Set To Retire From Narcotics Work Friday
Friday will be the final day of work for a noted member of the Putnam County Sheriffs Department. K-9 Bolt began serving thee county in 2015. He will retire Friday, set to live with Sheriffs Department Lieutenant Richard Cobble. “It’s going to be a challenge for him to slow down because we go wide open […]
