Get Ready For Higher Electric Bills From Storm

January electric bills arriving and the numbers may surprise you. “We get those people call in and just want to check with us and make sure that what they’re seeing is correct,” Cookeville Energy Department Director Carl Haney said. Haney said energy usage goes up typically during times of cold or hot weather. But Haney […]
New Overton Arts Council Looks To Impact, Education

Overton County’s new Arts Council aims to cultivate a community dedicated to exposure for artists and appreciation for the visual arts. Arts Council President Tim Richardson said the council has seven members and he plans to add two more. He said the council will create opportunities for people to gather, socialize, and create art for […]
Putnam Middle & High Schools Rolling Out Computer Classes

Putnam County Middle and High Schools will roll out a nine-week Computer Science class next year. Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said state legislation, passed in 2021, made Computer Science a requirement starting in the ’24-’25 school year. Winningham said in today’s world, computer skills are not just for those pursuing tech or health care as […]









