Sparta Aldermen Prohibit Big Item Trash
Sparta Aldermen approved an ordinance Thursday to prohibit the Solid Waste Department from picking up furniture, mattresses, and other large items. The change followed the ownership switch at the County Landfill. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said new fees from Waste Management to dispose of those items caught the city by surprise. “We don’t know exactly […]
High Speed Chase Ends In Livingston Crash
Traffic slowed in Livingston Thursday night after a high-speed pursuit down Highway 111 ended in a crash. Traffic backed up at West Main Street near Advanced Auto Parts. Emergency officials said the incident began in Algood, when officers stopped a car on a traffic stop. The suspect gunned the car and fled. A high speed […]
Livingston Police Helping With Bus Safety
The Livingston Police Department will escort school buses to ensure the safety of students getting off the bus to start the school year. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said the last thing anyone wants is a child getting hit by a vehicle. Smith said the department is working with the school to ensure the safety […]
McMinnville Police and Fire Battle In Softball
The McMinnville Police Department and Fire Department will square off Thursday in a charity softball game to raise school supplies for local schools. This is the third year in a row for the Battle of the Badges, each department having one once. McMinnville Police Chief Nichole Mosely said getting school supplies for local schools is […]
Willow Avenue Drainage Issues Difficult To Fix
Willow Avenue’s drainage issues are likely to continue well into the future due to its positioning in Cookeville and its developed state. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said Willow is actually a state route managed by T-DOT. But most of the drainage systems cannot be adjusted because they are privately owned. “A lot […]
Putnam Fair Opens Its Run Thursday
The 2024 Putnam County Fair is underway featuring flashing red and green lights. This will be the first fair under new Putnam County Fair President Brenda Gentry. Gentry said the fair will return some community favorites such as motor events, live music, and Grandma’s Barnyard. “We have Christmas at the fair this year,” Gentry said. […]
