Algood Connection To New Green Mountain Water Lines Positive
New water lines serving the Green Mountain community have served just the purpose that Algood and Putnam County had hoped. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said of some 15 residents eligible, most of them have tapped into the line. He said he believes the new line is meeting the new customers’ expectations. “We haven’t had […]
Legion, Van Buren Officials Team Up For Training Monday
The American Legion and the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office are partnering for an active shooter training presentation Monday night. Van Buren Administrative Lieutenant Bill Davis said he will teach residents the basics of survival in the event of a shooting. Davis said leadership from the Legion reached out to the Sheriff’s Office and they […]
Syphilis Cases Spiking Across The Nation, Particularly In Women
Syphilis cases are on the rise again as health officials track a nationwide epidemic impacting heterosexual couples like never before. Tennessee Tech Microbiology Professor David Beck said syphilis cases are typically five times higher among gay men. In 2022, women accounted for nearly a quarter of nationwide syphilis cases. Beck said a major part of […]
Putnam Dual Enrollment Grant Deadline Thursday
Applications for Putnam County Schools Dual Enrollment Grants for the spring semester are now due. Future Ready Supervisor Sam Brooks said applications go through school counselors. He said all dual enrollment students who apply for the grant will receive it. “The financial side, I guess probably in the beginning, is the number one reason students […]
Voter Registration For March Election Ends Monday
Monday is the final day to register to vote in the March Presidential and County Primary elections. Putnam County Administrator of Elections Michele Honeycutt said you can register at your local Elections Office, online, or by mail. She said registering is the vital first step in participating in the formation of our country and county […]
This Is Living Ministries Hopes To Increase Impact Through Expansion
This is Living Ministries has expanded its Cookeville office in an attempt to increase addiction recovery and prevention. Director of Development Rob Frazier said the organization impacted over 3,000 lives from October through December of 2023. He said the new facility at 390 South Lowe Avenue will allow that number to grow exponentially in the […]
