Jackson Library Seeking Recommendations
The Charles Ralph Holland Memorial Library wants recommendations from the public on how the facility could better serve Jackson County. Library Director Melissa Dawes Gregory said they are taking surveys for ideas to start new programs and collection development. Gregory said having community input echoes their main mission. “Well it’s just important to keep in […]
Copeland Focused On Teachers As Year Begins
Van Buren Director of Schools Jared Copeland said getting back to school means letting teachers know how much he appreciates their work. Copeland beginning his second year as director. Copeland said he has some plans to motivate his teachers and get them prepared for the school year. “We are going to kick off with a […]
Retaining Wall Work Added To CPAC Scope
Cookeville entering negotiations for the repairs of a retaining wall at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said that while in the design phase of the improvements they discovered a retaining wall on the east side of the building that needs to be replaced. Woods said that expanding the current project […]
Dekalb Pastors Pray For Upcoming School Year
The DeKalb Ministries Association will come together Sunday to pray for a successful school year. Local pastors annually meet at the DeKalb County High School Gym on the day before the first day of school. Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church Pastor Isaac Gray said the prayer meeting blesses the well-being of the schools. “We believe there […]
Sparta Approves $100K Leaf Machine
Sparta will have a new Xtreme Vac Leaf Machine to use this fall, after Aldermen approved the $113,700 purchase for the Sparta Street Department. The machine vacuums the leaves and breaks them down into a mulch-like texture. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city’s current machine is 24 years old and has been giving the […]
King Negotiating School Property Acquisition
Putnam Schools Director Corby King will begin negotiating the purchase of a 11,000 square foot building on South Franklin Ave. King said a local businessman came to him looking to lease or sell the former Frontier Communications office building because he felt it would be a good fit for them. King said the building would […]
Monterey Tie To Be Broken By Town Officials
State officials said the decision of what to do next in the Monterey Aldermen’s race lies with the town. The ward three race between James Coonie Foster and Cecilia Paulsen ended in a tie Thursday night, with each getting 135 votes. State Elections Officials said the Tennessee Code states the Aldermen could cast the deciding […]
Mills Receives High Marks From Evaluation
Cookeville City Manager James Mills received a score of 4.88 out of 5 on his annual assessment from City Council. Attorney Danny Rader said Mills’ strongest categories were business and finance, leadership, and his relationship with the council. After accepting the assessment, Mayor Laurin Wheaton entertained a motion to give Mills a fifteen percent salary […]
Rummage Sale Continues, Helping Local Kids
The Cumberland Children’s Center House of Hope throwing a rummage sale through Saturday to raise funds for children who have suffered from abuse. The organization recently celebrated its 20th anniversary of helping children who have been removed from abusive homes by the Department of Children’s Services. House of Hope Executive Director Denise Melton said child […]
Livingston Chase Suspects Jailed, DUI Charges
Two suspects booked into the Overton County Jail Friday after taking police on a chase from Algood to Livingston Thursday night. The names of the suspects have not been released, but the driver was a male in his 30s from Nashville. The passenger is a White County female in her 20s. Both were intoxicated, according […]
