Operation Christmas Child Sets New Goal This Year
Operation Christmas Child, an organization that sends shoeboxes filled with gifts to underserved children overseas, has set a new goal this year. Regional Church Relations Coordinator Wayne Benson said this year’s goal for the Mid-South region is one million and 50 thousand shoeboxes. Benson said the Upper Cumberland is one of the top-donating regions in […]
Putnam Man Named Tennessee’s Strongest, Squats 800LB
Putnam County Resident Allen Richardson named Tennessee’s Strongest Man. Richardson won the Men’s Superweight Division at the Tennessee’s Strongest Competition. Richardson said the event was his first major competition. Richardson can squat over 800 pounds. ‘Gym’s been my home since freshman year of high school, you know, lifting with football, and just that’s always been […]
World Changers Youth To Help Seniors With Projects
A grant awarded to Putnam County will bring the World Changers Youth Camp to Cookeville to help senior citizens with small projects. Mayor Randy Porter said many senior citizens are unsure about having someone they do not know come in to do minor home repairs or projects. Porter said the World Changers can assist seniors […]
Mold At Cornerstone Elementary Cleared Up, Work Continues
The measures to remove and prevent the spread of mold at Cookeville’s Cornerstone Elementary School appear to be working. Putnam County Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the building’s since-resolved HVAC issues may be to blame for the mold’s initial growth. Martin said there have been no new mold complaints since Cornerstone underwent several […]
Fentress To Pay More Of Employee Health Insurance
Fentress County commissioners have approved covering more costs on individual health insurance policies for full-time county employees. The county will now cover an estimated $574, compared to the current estimated $405. Commissioner Larry Cooper said the commission has considered the idea several times during budget meetings, but the idea has fallen through the cracks. Cooper […]
White County Fails To Sell Rock House Property To State
White County Commissioners failed to pass a resolution to sell an estimated 20-acre property that surrounds the Rock House State Historic Site. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county purchased the property a year ago. The plan was to sell it to the state for the estimated $240,000 the county paid. Though the vote […]
Overton Health Department, Schools Partner For Flu Shots
The Overton County Health Department and Overton County School System will partner to protect kids and adults against wintertime flu. Health Department Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said the clinics are held at the schools every year. Reeder said the clinics are a great opportunity for the Health Department to get out and about and give […]
Residents Worried About Burning, Traffic At Waste Facility
Several residents spoke during a Putnam County Commission Public Hearing against the expansion of a solid waste facility on CC Camp Road, concerned about traffic and emissions. Novastus takes recyclable materials from waste and converts it to fuel. The company wants to expand its current facility. Jennifer Willis directs a rehabilitation program for those battling […]
Overton Tourism Generated $8 Million In Visitor Spending
Visitors to Overton County spent some $8 million through increased tourism last year, an increase of some eight percent. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce President Zach Stephens said this money was enough to save each household some $102 in taxes. He said the increase is because of the county’s unique attractions, like Standing Stone State […]
Hutchings Remains White Co. Commission Chairman
White County Commissioner Derrick Hutchings will remain chairman of the White County Commission. Hutchings beat out Dakota White in a 5-4 vote. Only nine commissioners were present for the voting. Commissioner Lanny Selby elected as vice-chairman, and Commissioner David Cranford was elected as parliamentarian by acclamation. The commission approved members for several other committees, including […]
