Library Reading Challenge Celebrates Decades
The Putnam County Library hosting a January Reading Challenge called “Through the Decades.” Outreach and Communications Librarian Lexi Romero said the library organized the free challenge to encourage people to explore books from different decades. Romero said there are no sign-ups required, but rather the focus is on gaining knowledge through literature. “I think reading […]
Livingston Applying For $750K TDEC Grant
Livingston will apply for a TDEC grant to help with the construction phase of the Livingston Industrial Park Project. Capital Project Coordinator Ray Evans said the grant is worth up to $750,000 and requires a ten percent match. Evans said last year the city did not qualify for the grant. “Because we had to do […]
White County Wants Recreation Director Position
White County is considering its options to create a new recreation director position for the county. Budget Committee Member Derrick Hutchings said finding a recreation director is the next step because the county has a master recreation plan but no one to manage it. Hutchings said he wants to start the process as soon as […]
Monterey Tables Tree Decision Around Garage
Monterey Aldermen tabled a decision on purchasing evergreen trees to place on the edge of the town garage’s property. Mayor Alex Garcia said the proposal is for 30 evergreen trees that would cost an estimated $3,000. Garcia said Water Distribution Supervisor Bobby Farley approached him wanting the trees for privacy reasons. “From what Bobby tells […]
White County Resident Wants To See Opioid Spending
A White County resident shared her concerns with the White County Budget Committee about the lack of opioid abatement spending in the county. White County Anti-Drug Coalition President Tina Lomax said the county has received some $276,000 from opioid abatement funds over the past two years. Lomax said that money has still not been dispersed […]
Livingston’s Spruce Reopens For Truck Traffic
Truck drivers will have access to Spruce Street once again after Livingston Aldermen voted to reopen the street for semi-trucks. Alderman Bill Linder said he is the Plant Manager at HSM Solutions and he wanted to reopen Spruce Street for the plant’s trucks. Linder said truck drivers have to go all the way around the […]
Captain: Temps Lead Some To Desperate Measures
As temperatures drop, people often resort to desperate measures that significantly increase the risk of burns and house fires. Sparta Fire Captain Richard Taylor said that people often turn to unconventional methods for warmth during cold weather. “I’ve seen a lot of people that, you know, will actually turn the oven on and leave the […]
CRMC Start Visitation Restrictions Due To Sickness
Cookeville Regional instituting visitation restrictions Wednesday due to an increase in COVID and flu cases. The restrictions will prevent any visitors under the age of 16 and anyone exhibiting signs of illness from visiting patients. CRMC Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said the restrictions is to stop the spread of the viruses. “What we want […]
TBI Takes Over White Co House Fire Investigation
The TBI has taken over the investigation into a home fire north of Sparta that resulted in the death of a woman Monday. White County Sheriff Steve Page said emergency services were dispatched and found the house fully engulfed in flames upon arrival. Page said it is unknown how the fire started or why the […]
