Open House Showcases Services To Special Needs
Local residents can see how horses help special need children Saturday as Manna’s Hana Riding Center hosts an open house. Executive Director Bobbie Abell said Abell said the goal of the open house is to let the community know who they are and what they provide. Abell said the center opened in 2011 and has […]
Tech Professor: Measles Outbreak About Vaccines
A Tennessee Tech nursing professor said the Measles outbreak in Texas may have been caused by a lack of vaccinations. Professor Ann Hellman said the Upper Cumberland has not had any recent cases of measles, but certain areas across the country have had outbreaks in years past. Hellman said said a lack of vaccinations may […]
TWRA: Wild Hogs Causing Issues Across UC
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is actively trying to reduce the number of wild hogs causing issues in the Upper Cumberland. TWRA Feral Swine Coordinator Michael McCord said wild hogs are an invasive species and have been causing issues in the state for several years. A 2015 report showed wild hogs cause about $26 million […]
Bangham Precinct Will Remain, More Parking Explored
The Putnam County Election Commission decided Thursday to keep the Bangham voting precinct at the Community Center. The commission originally considered moving the Bangham precinct after parking became a big issue. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he reached out to a nearby church and said that the church is still considering allowing their parking […]
Authorities Investigating Body Found In Baxter
Authorities investigating the death of 53-year old James Russell Solomon, after his body was discovered in Baxter. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said authorities received a call around 5:30pm about a body found off of Bryant Ridge Road in Baxter. Farris said the body has been sent to Nashville for an autopsy and that the […]
