Putnam Raising Landfill And Transfer Station Rates
Landfill and transfer station tipping fees across Putnam County will increase for commercial and private haulers. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said fees have not increased in 23 years, but inflation has left the county with little choice. He said the transfer station fee of $45 per ton and $35 per ton landfill fee are […]
Police Asking For Help On Potential Drowning Victim
Cumberland County’s Emergency Services came together to search for a potential drowning victim Monday. Cumberland County EMA Director Travis Cole said 911 received a phone call around 6:00am on Monday reporting somebody face down in the water outside the caller’s window. Cole said the caller appeared “very intoxicated.” He would not share an address for […]
Putnam Commissioners Approve Work Release Program
The Putnam County Sheriffs Department will launch a new work release program when the expanded jail opens. Putnam County Commissioners approved the program Monday night. Sheriff Eddie Farris said up to 30 inmates could participate. He said inmates could either qualify to continue working existing jobs and serve time at night, or be selected to […]
Local Fans Loving The Vols Championship
The Upper Cumberland feeling the buzz of victory Tuesday as fans celebrate the Vols first baseball national championship. The Vols beat Texas A&M 6-5 Monday night at Omaha, the fifth different SEC team to win the title in the last five seasons. Football Season Ticket Holder Jeremy Tollison said the win a culmination of four […]
Overton Budget Committee To Revisit Pay, Taxes
The Overton County Budget Committee will go back to work on a new county budget after hearing from residents upset with a property tax increase and some of the spending in the budget. Commissioner Geraldine Walker said the main concern she heard from the public about the last proposal was a $3 per hour raise […]
Commission Proposes Sidewalk Cost Change
The Cookeville City Council will consider a new cost structure for sidewalks after a Planning Commission vote. The pricing centers around in-lieu of construction fees, where a developer would pay the city money instead of constructing sidewalks for their new project. Community Development Director Jon Ward said city officials have considered the costs along with […]
Overton Commissioners To Consider Sales Tax Referendum
Overton County Commissioners will once again consider a referendum to increase sales tax, a long-term approach to potentially increase revenue. A referendum, if approved, would not appear on the ballot until next year. Commissioner Gregg Nivens proposed an increase from 9.5 percent to 9.75 percent. Nivens said a sales tax increase would allow them to […]
Putnam TCAP Scores Show Improvement
New data released Tuesday show TCAP growth and improvement for Putnam County students. The results showed improved proficiency in most testing categories from previous years. The district also surpassed state averages in almost every category. 5-12 Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the data will guide the district’s continued improvement efforts. In math for grades three […]
Tech Announces New Volpe Library Dean Kelly McCallister
Tech’s Volpe Library has a new dean, hiring Kelly McCallister to the postion. The announcement came from Tech Provost Lori Mann Bruce that McCallister would bring her vision and leadership abilities to the university’s library. McCallister is coming to Tech after serving as associate dean and associate professor of university libraries at Appalachian State University. […]
Aircraft Emergency Lands In Jackson Hay Field
A single-engine airplane made an emergency landing in a hay field on the Jackson County/Smith County line, just off Salt Lick Creek Road Tuesday morning. Jackson County EMA Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said the Memphis FAA Control Tower contacted Jackson County 9-1-1 around 9:00am. He said units were asked to have the Jackson County […]
