Vol State Preparing For Middle College Program
Vol State Community College preparing for its new Middle College program in August, hosting dual enrollment students from Putnam County for extended days. Vice President of Regional Campuses Nick Bishop said students will be able to take classes at Vol State for the first half of the day and then return to their own school […]
Putnam Fire Department Assisting Backpack Heroes
The Putnam County Fire Department partnering with Youth Villages for this year’s Backpack Heroes program. This is the first year the fire department has been involved with the program. Putnam County Fire Department Public Affairs Officer Drew Swink said the program is to help underprivileged children get school supplies. “It means a whole lot to […]
Mayfield Lumber Receives $250,000 In TUFF Funding
Warren County’s Mayfield Lumber Company is receiving some $250,000 from the Tennessee Urban Farm and Forestry (TUFF) cost share program. Owner David Mayfield said they will be using the funds to construct a building to hold much of the timber they process and protect it from the elements. Mayfield said the building will also slightly […]
School Age Care Program Increasing Tuition Rates
A tuition increase going into place for Putnam County’s School Age Care program, due to inflation and staff raises. Program Coordinator Krista Hamilton said the cost of many different items they use on a daily basis has increased over the last several years. Hamilton said she hopes the additional income will also allow them to […]
New Law Classifies Cyberbullying As Misdemeanor
A new Tennessee law now in effect classifies cyberbullying as a form of harassment. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the law is meant to provide a safe learning environment where students are not afraid of physical harm or other fears brought on by cyberbullying. He said some people see certain acts of cyberbullying as […]
Aphena’s Chocolate Dr. Plant Undergoing Expansion
Aphena Pharma Solutions is undergoing an 80,000 square foot expansion at the Chocolate Drive plant in Cookeville. CEO Eric Allen said the whole expansion is dedicated to serving a client they work with from Aphena’s liquid manufacturing plant in Easton, Maryland. Allen said the custom build-out will cost several million dollars. “We’ll be putting in […]
CRMC & Vanderbilt Celebrate Ribbon Cutting
Cookeville Regional Medical Center and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center celebrated their new partnership with a ribbon cutting Wednesday. Through the agreement, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center will send medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and advanced practice nurses to Cookeville Regional. Dr. Ben Park is Director of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. “The research that has data, has shown us the more […]
Watermelons Coming In To Combat The Heat
How about some cool watermelon to deal with the heat? Local farmers said you need to consider several things to ensure the best melon. Belly Sugar Farms Co-Owner Myron Franklin said the first two things to look for are a creamy yellow spot and a non-shiny, dull exterior which both indicate proper growth. Franklin said […]
Livingston’s 2024 Mr. Baseball Signs And Chats
Baseball fans in Hogeye Country got the chance to receive an autograph and take a picture with 2024 Class 3A Mr. Baseball winner Carson Parrott. The recent graduate capped off his high school career with a senior season that saw him go 7-0 as a pitcher and bat .392 at the plate. As he enters […]
Algood Examines Broader Dog Concerns In Rezoning
A rezoning request for a dog care facility Tuesday night turned into a broader discussion of what Algood City Council can do to regulate noise from these types of facilities. The rezoning covered a three-acre piece of land, off Highway 111. Council Member Ron Graves said the city needs to make sure they have ordinances […]
