Copeland Resigns As Van Buren Director
Van Buren County Director of Schools Jared Copeland announced his resignation during a special called Board of Education meeting Wednesday. The Board of Education accepted Copeland’s resignation letter and Copeland will serve as director until February 7. Copeland said he is resigning to take a position with the Tennessee Department of Education. “I’m a firm […]
Plumber: Leave Water Dripping Wednesday Night
With temperatures the coldest so far this week predicted Wednesday night, prevent problems with your plumbing with some simple fixes. Local Plumber Cameron Bernhardy said frozen pipes are one of his main sources of business. He said that pipes often freeze because people do not disconnect outside hoses from the spicket. Older systems made of […]
Putnam EMS Anticipating New School Program
Putnam County EMS anticipating the launch of a new EMS training program inside the county’s high schools. Putnam County EMS Chief Tommy Copeland said the programs will teach basic courses that Emergency Medical Technicians must take before working in an ambulance. Copeland said he hopes the new programs will attract more students to become emergency […]
T-DOT Jefferson Avenue Project Still On Track
T-DOT officials said the Jefferson Avenue widening project in Cookeville is still on track to be completed by the fall. T-DOT Cumberland Plateau Regional Communications Officer Rae-Ann Bradley said the contractor is currently constructing a box culvert on the south portion of Jefferson Avenue. Bradley said once that phase is completed the contractor will focus […]
UC Hemp Industry Waiting On Court Decision
Local business owners anticipating the next hearing soon on a lawsuit filed by the Tennessee Growers Coalition against the Tennessee Department of Agriculture over new rules banning products containing THCa. THCa is a natural non-intoxicating acid in all hemp plants. However, when heated or smoked it turns into THC, an illegal substance in Tennessee. Snapdragon […]
Monterey Begins Search For New Police Chief
Monterey has elected to begin the search for a new Police Chief. After seeing how the indictment of former chief Bill Randolph played out, Mayor Alex Garcia said starting the search moves the town closer to getting the issue off its plate. Garcia said he will not have a voice in the hiring process. “Applications […]
Student Charged For Possession of Explosive Components
A Cookeville High School student has been charged with possession of explosive components. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said his department investigated the student’s home after receiving information that the student possessed the materials to build an explosive device. Farris said his department found no information that would indicate the student had plans to harm […]
Crossville Considering Traffic Light Project
Crossville City Council will consider a project that would replace Main Street traffic signals at the intersections of 4th Street and 1st Street. City Manager Valerie Hale said the overall project is estimated to cost $1.1 million and would take two years to complete. Crossville Director of Engineering Tim Begley said the project unfortunately would […]
Memorial For Longtime Tech Professor Thursday
A Tennessee Tech Professor with some 61 years of experience will be remembered Thursday. Dr. Graham Kash taught literature, speech, and folklore from 1963 to July, 2024. Kash passed away Saturday, at the age of 87. Kash’s death was met with an outpouring of love and fond memories from Tech professors, staff, and alumni, with […]
