Shooter Stopped In Cumberland After Livingston Incident
An active shooter stopped at the Cumberland/Roane County line just after 8:30 Friday morning as the Tennessee Highway Patrol involved in apprehending the person involved in a Friday morning incident in Livingston. The vehicle apparently stopped along I-40 East, according to a law enforcement source. The source said it is currently a standoff. Negotiation teams […]
Jackson Schools Get $1M Technology Grant
The Jackson County Schools received a nearly $1 million grant to help increase technology available at its four schools. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy told the School Board Thursday night the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Grant from the USDA will be a blessing. Hardy said the grant will allow the system to improve […]
Spencer In Final Phase Of Utility Merger
The merger between Spencer’s water and sewer utilities and the Warren County Utility District entering its final phase. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer told Aldermen Thursday night that all deeds and easements have been signed over to the Warren County District, as well as titles to utility trailers and vehicles. Farmer said the city is checking […]
Sparta Approves Study For Electrical System
Sparta Aldermen approved a $30,000 quote Thursday night for the engineering portion of an electric distribution system study. Electric Utility Manager Belva Bess told the aldermen the study will help the city prepare for its new transformer. Bess said one major focus of the study is to help reroute electricity for the city’s industrial park. […]
Local Expert: Think Twice On Pets As Gifts
While many holiday commercials depict a child watching a puppy or kitten walk in Christmas morning, a local animal expert said that might not be the best option. Putnam County AARF’s Leisha Dennis said owning a pet represents both a significant commitment and responsibility. Dennis said many people underestimate the effort involved in fostering an […]
Clay Library Receives Grant To Expand
Expansion on the way to the Clay County Public Library, as the facility has received an estimated $2 million grant from the state. Library Director Alecia Burns said the expansion will add 3,000 square feet to the library. Burns said the plan is to expand the children’s area which will be a big benefit to […]
Thurman Honored For 35 Years With UCDD
UCDD Administrative Services Director Sherry Thurman honored by the 113th Tennessee General Assembly for her thirty-five years with the organization. Thurman first joined UCDD in 1989 as a secretary for the Job Training Partnership Act Program. Senator Paul Bailey said Thurman serves as a trusted resource within her office by providing guidance and support to […]
Algood Not Selected For Major Parks Grant
Algood did not receive the annual BlueCross Healthy Places Grant designed to pay for new or upgraded parks in Tennessee. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the grant would have been a major opportunity for the city to continue its work on the new Main Street park, as the grant has a footprint around $1 million. […]
Putnam Leader Happy With Grades, Improvements
Putnam County Director Schools Corby King said the five A grades received by the system in the Thursday State Education report show exceptional performance by the school system. Eight schools improved grades from last year’s grades. King said the success is thanks to the district’s unified commitment to student excellence regardless of which school or […]
