Sparta Church Set To Host Grammy Winner Friday
Sparta First Baptist Church will host a concert Friday night featuring Grammy Award Winner David Phelps. Phelps has topped the Billboard charts with gospel and secular music. Phelps was a member of the Gaither Vocal Band and during his tenure, he won a Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album. Sparta First […]
Cumberland EMA Announces Weather App
The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency is rolling out a new app to complement its weather alert service. Cumberland County EMA Assistant Director Christopher Cox, said the app uses data from the weather service to inform and alert residents to weather activity around Cumberland County. He said the app was inspired by another similar program […]
Bids Under Budget For Cookeville Gateway Signs
Bids came in under budget for Cookeville’s Monument sign project in partnership with Tennessee Tech. Economic and Community Development Director Jon Ward said a bid of some $720,000 for two signs sits in the ballpark of the original estimated project cost. He said that price would be split with Tennessee Tech. Ward said the signs […]
Putnam Owners Receive Property Assessments
The Putnam County Property Assessor has sent out some 5,800 tax assessment notices to local residents and businesses. Property Assessor Steve Pierce said the notices are not a tax bill. He said the letter provides residents and businesses with an opportunity to correct any errors that may appear on their property taxes later this year. […]
Putnam Schools Aligns Supply Lists And Fees
Fees and school supplies lists for Putnam County students are now aligned by grade level after the school board approved lists created by the District Guiding Coalition. Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the coalition worked with principals to identify needs and let them work with their teachers to ensure the lists covered all bases. He […]
Warren Shelter Receives 17 Dogs In Abuse Case
The Warren County Animal Control and Adoption Center has received 17 new dogs, the result of an animal abuse case. Sidney Smith Stanton III and Arvilla Joyce Stanton arrested after some 141 animals, in various stages of abuse, were seized by police. That includes 66 head of cattle and 58 horses. Warren County Animal Control […]
Putnam Fire Calling Fatal Baxter Fire An Accident
Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said he believes a house fire that claimed the life of a 79-year-old Baxter resident was an accident. Hicks said firefighters entered the burning structure through a window and extracted Mildred Wade in just 14 minutes after receiving the initial page. He said he believes this was an accidental […]
Monterey Aldermen Approve Budget On Final Reading
Monterey Board of Aldermen adopted a budget for the upcoming fiscal year after its third reading. The budget includes a three percent property tax increase. The process began with a 17-cent increase. With effort and consideration, the board cut some of the tourism marketing and department purchases budget to compensate and prevent a more significant […]
Light Voter Turnout At Polls In Livingston So Far
Voter turnout has been light at the polls in Livingston Tuesday with two aldermen seats and the mayoral seat up for grabs. Overton County Election Administrator Craig Story said he estimates some 750 votes in the final count, including early voting. He said the numbers are lower than he would have liked and he hopes […]
Bid for Monterey Kayak Launch Dock Approved
Monterey Board of Aldermen approved a bid to construct a Kayak Launch Dock Monday at Meadow Creek Park. The launching dock will be wheelchair accessible and consist of a walkway to the kayak ramp. Monterey Mayor Mark Farley said this is one of many steps in improving the park. “Well that’s just a little more […]
