Annual Window On World Celebration Returns To Tech
The Window on the World Festival and Symposium returns to Tennessee Tech this weekend. The university created the celebration almost 25 years ago. Tech Professor Ferdinand DiFurio said the school’s objective is to showcase other cultures. “I think, especially for students, staff and the community, it’s important for them to see the elements of diversity […]
Algood Courts To Get Updated Lighting Before Fall
Algood has set a goal to replace lights at the tennis and pickleball courts by the end of the summer. Algood originally proposed replacing the lights when bidding out to repave and re-stripe the courts about a year ago. But the project came in over budget. City Administrator Keith Morrison said getting the lights back […]
Museum Exhibit Features History Of Downtown Icon
A new exhibit featuring the story of Cookeville’s iconic Cream City sign now open at at the Cookeville History Museum. City of Cookeville Museums Manager Beth Thompson said the exhibit’s main focus is to tell the history behind the downtown icon. Thompson said the neon sign has served as a landmark for Cookeville’s west side […]
New Mail Regulations Now In Place For Putnam Subdivisions
Future subdivisions in Putnam County must meet new delivery regulations after a Planning Commission vote. Putnam County Planning Director Kevin Rush said the postal service had changed requirements that required some new subdivisions to have cluster boxes for mail delivery. Rush said the change will require developers to work with the postal service to determine […]
School Board Tables Director Contract Over Deal Length
The Overton County School Board tabled the decision to extend the contract for Director of Schools Donnie Holman. The contract included a four-year contract extension with an increase in compensation to $108,000. School Board Member Mitch Stonecipher said he was not comfortable with a four-year extension. “We’ve had some major hiccups over the last twelve […]
Yager DUI Case Motions Continued
Tennessee Senator Ken Yager’s DUI case continued Wednesday. Both attorneys were present for the calendar call in Georgia. Yager is now set for a motion hearing that will take place on May 1. If needed, a trial is scheduled to be held on May 19. Yager was arrested on December 3 by Georgia State Patrol […]
Cumberland’s Hankins Bouncing Back in Senior Year
Cumberland County Jets baseball player Connor Hankins has overcome obstacles to get to where he is now.
DeKalb Steps Back On Jail Decision; Explore Renovation
After hearing frustrations from local residents, the Dekalb County Jail Committee wants to revisit all possible solutions to the county’s jail problem. Jail Committee Chairman Larry Green said the committee had looked at renovating the current jail a year and a half ago. He said he hopes this time around it will be a cheaper […]
Algood Budget Passes First Reading, No Tax Change
Algood City Council got its first look at the 25-26 budget Tuesday night and the numbers look good. Council approved the first reading. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the property tax rate will remain the same, at .3623 per $100 in the proposed budget. “We’ve got a lot of capital projects in there and a […]
Ralph’s Nominated For Register Of Historic Places
Ralph’s Donut Shop receiving local support to be added to the National Register for Historical Places. The Cookeville Historic Zoning Commission approved the endorsement Tuesday night. Cookeville City Planner Christopher Phillips said Ralph’s has been serving the community to 1962. “Ralph’s is a staple of Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland,” Phillips said. “I mean if […]
