Algood Approves $170K Street Paving Plan For New Year
Algood will move forward with a $170,000 street paving plan for the new fiscal year. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said Algood will also pave a section of Mirandy Road, Quinland Lake Road, 4th Avenue, and mill and pave a section on West Wall Street. Morrison said Timberview Lane needs some of the most work. […]
4 Putnam Officers, National Defenders Honored Friday
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will host a memorial this Friday to honor officers who lost their lives while in the act of duty. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the event is part of National Police Week. Farris said the memorial will honor fallen officers from all over the country. “We want to honor […]
Cumberland Sheriff Reports New Jury Duty Scam In County
Cumberland County residents being warned about a telephone scam in which the caller asks for money because of missed jury duty. Sheriffs Department Lieutenant Gary Howard said the TBI contacted the sheriff’s department to let them know their special task force had found out about this illegal activity. Howard said the scammers are telling folks […]
Statewide Disaster Exercises This Week Good Checkup
A series of disaster response exercises taking place across the state this week, under the name “Vigilant Guard 2025.”. Putnam County EMA Director Brandon Smith said this event focuses on statewide capabilities and multi-state coordination during a large scale event like an earthquake. Smith said Putnam County’s participation is limited. “We don’t directly participate in […]
Tech Students Featured In AI Textbook
Tennessee Tech Students studying the uses of artificial intelligence will be featured in a textbook that covers the emerging uses of AI. Tennessee Tech Associate Professor of English Mari Ramler said her students learn to use AI to create artwork, graphs, and images using information provided. Ramler said she and her students co-wrote about their […]
Monterey Improves Patrols, Park Officer Moved to Patrol
Monterey’s Police Chief reassigning the department’s park officer to patrol officer. Police Chief John Mackie said the former chief placed an officer in the parks less than a year ago. Mackie said during that times seven calls were logged and most were assisting other agencies or casual encounters. “The call volumes that we’re having at […]
Windle Bridge Open, Detour Finally Over For Community
The new bridge on Windle Community Road in Overton County is now open. The bridge first closed last July as T-DOT expressed concern about the bridge’s age and condition. Overton County Highway Superintendent Tim Kennedy said though the project took several months to complete the project did not have any hiccups. “The old bridge was […]
Leadership Putnam Registration Now Open
Registration for Putnam County’s community-based Leadership Putnam now open for the new year. Leadership Putnam Director Angie Wells said Leadership Putnam is designed to connect, educate, and inspire individuals who want to make a difference in Putnam County. Wells said the program is intended for local leaders who want to be more involved within their […]
Cumberland County Track and Field Building To Future
Cumberland County hosted a track meet for the fifth consecutive season.
Cookeville Animal Shelter Resumes Junior Program
After a brief pause, the Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter has resumed its Junior Volunteer program. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said changes in staffing caused the shelter to stop the program temporarily. Tracy said that volunteer interest was high and the program has returned on a once-a-week basis. “It’s really, since I’ve started doing this, become […]
