90-Degrees Plus Over 4th, Drink Lots Of Water
With 4th of July activities heating up and another wave of 90-degree weather arriving, a local expert said you need to pace yourself. Dr. Samantha McClerran from the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Emergency Department said heat and humidity give us the most trouble. McClerran said they see a variety of heat-related conditions in the emergency […]
Avery Trace Middle Softball Field Bid Accepted
The Putnam County School Board approved a bid of some $1.3 million for the construction of a softball field at Avery Trace Middle School. Avery Trace Middle School Principal Alma Anderson said the system had rejected several bids before eventually selecting this one. She said price and ability to meet specifications were the main issues […]
White Co. Circuit Clerk Running Out Of Space
White County will search for records storage options, as the Circuit Court Clerk’s office runs out of space. Steering Committee B Member Roger Mason said the clerk’s office almost completely full of various court documents that they store there. Mason said he visited the office and it truly needs the space, as they are legally […]
Putnam Children’s Patriotic Parade Returns Thursday
The Putnam County Courthouse will play host to plenty of red, white and blue, bicycles, wagons and dogs Thursday for the 10th annual Children’s Patriotic Parade. Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson organizes the parade. Wilkerson said the parade is one of her favorite events she gets to participate in every year. “There’s just […]
Overton VSO Going Full-Time In New Fiscal Year
Overton County’s Veterans Service Officer will be going full-time once the county finalizes its annual budget. Veterans Service Officer Roxanne Sidwell said the number of veterans needing her services doubled in the past year. Sidwell said the extra hours will allow her to properly support their growing veteran population and handle the large increase in […]
Post 129 Hosting Flag Retirement Thursday
Jackson County American Legion Post 129 will host a flag retirement on July 4th. The flag code established in 1923 states that “the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.” Agitant for Post 129 Everette Vanhooser said that means the flag must be handled properly. “Well the flag is a […]
Waste Management In Charge Of Landfill
Waste Management officially took over the White County Landfill Monday. Area Post Collection Manager Steven Clark said they will be spending the first month will be focused on safety. Clark said they are working diligently on corrective actions so the landfill can better support the county and its citizens. “No big transitional changes,” Clark said. […]
Upperman Fishing Team Treasurer Indicted
The former treasurer of the Upperman High School Fishing Team Booster Club booked into the Putnam County Jail Tuesday on charges of theft. Rosemary Downs reported in April for possible theft. An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office with assistance for the District Attorney’s office ensued. The Comptroller’s Office revealed evidence supporting the allegations. The […]
Pickett Budget Includes Raises For Sheriff, EMS
The Pickett County Commission approved its budget for the 24-25 fiscal year Monday on first reading. The budget includes a 50-cent pay raise across the board for county employees. The Ambulance Service, EMS, and Sheriff’s Department will receive larger raises. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said they surveyed other counties this past year to see […]
Monterey Yard-Sellers Moved Across Holly Street
Monterey Aldermen voted Monday night to move yard sellers in the Farmers Market facility to a grassy area on the railroad side of South Holly Street. Alderman Bill Wiggins said an event June 22 brought the issue to a head again, the conflict between yard sales and farmers. Alderman Charles Looper said the yard sellers […]
