Second Harvest Trying To Answer Food Distribution Questions
Second Harvest of East Tennessee trying to work through a few issues as it prepares to take over the food commodity program in Cumberland and Fentress County. Executive Director and CEO Elaine Streno said the last few months have consisted of working with the local human resources agencies to learn about each county. Streno said […]
Putnam School Teachers Mentoring Tech Practicum Students
Students in Tennessee Tech’s literacy practicum have the chance to be mentored by a Putnam County elementary school teacher. Tech Lecturer Lindsey Braisted said pre-service teachers have to complete a 60-hour field experience before beginning classroom service. Braisted said the program was born out of a desire to train effective early literacy teachers. “[Students and […]
New DeKalb Kiwanis Chapter Holding Kick-Off Ceremony
A new Kiwanis Club in DeKalb County will officially launch at a Charter Kick-Off event Tuesday. Chapter President Randy Caldwell said the Kiwanis Club is a national organization focused on helping kids meet their full potential. Caldwell said on a local level, the Kiwanis Club aims to invest in kids through fundraisers and special projects. […]
Salvation Army Still Wants Overton Transitional Housing
The Salvation Army still wants to establish transitional housing in Livingston after initial plans were temporarily put on hold. The Salvation Army and Genesis House flirted with the idea of building transitional housing in Livingston back in 2023, but Salvation Army Outreach Coordinator Luke Eldridge said the process stopped when the Salvation Army had a […]
Students Learning Crossville History In Walking Tours
Local fourth-grade students will learn about Crossville’s history as they go on history walking tours throughout September. The tour includes visits to the Cumberland County Courthouse, the Crossville Depot, the Palace Theatre, and Veterans Memorial Park. Downtown Crossville President Lainie Luse said the tour teaches students about what goes on in the buildings and their […]
Putnam’s Efforts Collecting Criminal Fines Showing Success
Putnam County has seen improvements in collecting criminal court fines after ramping up collection efforts two years ago. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said two years ago the county had an estimated $100 million in old outstanding debt from criminal court. Wilkerson said that since the program started, nearly $1 million has been collected from […]
Monterey Considering Dog Park, Aldermen To Vote Soon
Monterey will consider installing a potential dog park across from Whitaker Park. An initial design shows a small dog area and a separate large dog area that would include some agility obstacles. Mayor Alex Garcia said many residents have expressed a desire for a dog park. “You know, if you go to these other cities, […]
DA Receives $214K Grant To Assist Region’s DUI Prosecution
The 13th Judicial District Attorney has received an estimated $214,000 in Federal Traffic Safety funding to assist with DUI Prosecution. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the money funds two positions, which include a DUI prosecutor and a DUI Coordinator. Dunaway said both positions work together on DUI prosecution cases only. Dunaway said DUI prosecution needs […]
Novastus Plans New Processing Facility, Hearing Monday
A solid waste processing company has introduced plans to build a new processing facility in Cookeville. Novastus Chief Operating Officer and Founder Kelly Warbis said the estimated 30,000 square foot facility would be built adjacent to the company’s current facility off of CC Camp Road. Warbis said the company uses a sophisticated non-thermal system to […]
