Crossville Reconsidering Ambulance Service, Vote Tuesday
The Crossville City Council will reconsider implementing an ambulance service after a discussion during Tuesday’s work session. A presentation to the council showed that implementing an ambulance service would take an estimated $3.72 million, but the service would bring in an estimated revenue of $2.2 million. The council said there are some grants and other […]
Cookeville Considers Purchase Of More Automatic Meters
The Cookeville City Council discussed purchasing another batch of gas meters for the city’s automatic metering project during Tuesday’s work session. Energy Department Director Carl Haney said the city is looking at buying an additional 4,000 gas meters for an estimated $411,000. Haney said he would like to purchase more meters even though the city […]
Putnam Slightly Behind On Rainfall, Entering Dry Season
After a wet spring, Putnam County has dried out in recent weeks, but the numbers are not far from normal. National Weather Service Meteorologist Faith Borden said so far this year, Putnam County has received some 39.4 inches of rainfall, which is just below the expected total of 40 inches. Borden said if there is […]
McMinnville Promoting Tourism Using Digital Marketing
The city of McMinnville is spending an estimated $189,000 to use digital marketing to promote tourism in McMinnville. McMinnville Tourism and Marketing Manager Jordan Pupols said the digital marketing will consist of advertising tourist attractions on social media apps, Google Ads, YouTube, and TikTok. “We’ve never done digital marketing in the past,” Pupols said. “It’s […]
P-25 System Incomplete, Showing Improved Communication
With a year under its belt, the county’s new P-25 radio communication system has been helpful to several area departments. That according to Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris. Farris said the system’s big benefit is the ability for departments to communicate with each other statewide. Farris said school resource offers have been able to use […]
Tech’s Online Nurse Practitioner Program Best In State
Tennessee Tech’s online nurse practitioner program has been ranked the best in Tennessee, according to NursePractitionerOnline.Com. Tech Associate Professor of Nursing and Graduate Program Coordinator Rachel Hall said the win reflects national visibility, local leadership, and clinical rigor. Hall said the program’s strength comes from faculty members who are still active nurse practitioners. “They work […]
Jackson Gets Three Star Grant, Center Feasibility Study
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a feasibility study on a new community center, through a new Three Star Grant. Jackson County Chamber President John Deane said the $157,000 grant will help explore the parameters on the historic Fox Middle School Building. Deane said the study will determine what activities could work inside […]
Two Putnam Men Arrested For Crimes Against Children
Two Putnam County men arrested on charges of crimes against children in two separate incidents. Cookeville Police arrested 29-year-old Matthew T. Whitehead of Baxter and 27-year-old Jake Tyler Osorio of Cookeville. Both face felonies. Local law enforcement conducted a search warrant on Whitehead’s and Osorio’s residence and seized multiple devices. Both Whitehead and Osorio admitted […]
Byrdstown Experienced Water Issues Tuesday, Pipe Repaired
Byrdstown residents near the town’s water treatment plant experienced water issues Tuesday after a 10-inch water line busted. Residents experienced little to no water pressure throughout the day. According to the town’s water treatment plant, the issue resolved Tuesday afternoon.
Jackson’s Turner Making Switch From Defense To Offense
Jackson County girls soccer player Halea Turner said she made a big switch during her sophomore year. Turner transitioned from defensive back to striker before the season started. Turner got encouragement from head coach Jordan Bryant and her Blue Devils teammates. Turner said her decision came down to what would best help the team. “Two […]
