Livingston Courthouse Square Upgrades Nearly Completed
Improvements to Livingston’s Courthouse Square are nearly complete, with new lighting, seating, and sidewalks giving the area a brand new look. Main Street Historic District Commission Chairman Gene Gantt said the contractor is finishing up installing some plants as the final touch to the square. Gantt said the upgrades have made the square more vibrant. […]
TSBA Convention Includes Achievement, Legislative Update
The Tennessee School Board Association will focus on the role School Boards can play in student achievement as it brings together members from across the state for its three-day Convention this week. TSBA President Jayson McDonald said this year’s theme is “Student Excellence, All Voices, One Goal.” McDonald said focusing on student excellence will make […]
Monterey Reviewing Non-Certified Officer Police Pay
After swearing in two new non-certified police officers, Monterey will review the pay rates for non-certified police officers. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the town approved paying the officers at the top non-certified rate. However, Garcia said in 2022, the town had removed the non-certified pay scale, meaning that they would be paid at the […]
Putnam Starts Transition For New Solid Waste Director
Putnam County’s New Solid Waste Director, Brian Reed, is settling into his new role as he works alongside the current Solid Waste Director. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said Reed started transitioning into the role over the last two weeks. Porter said Reed’s experience has made the transition easy. “He basically grew up in construction […]
Putnam Town Hall Honors Military Women Across Generations
EDITORS NOTE: The event has been cancelled for Monday because of the weather. The Putnam County Courthouse will host a Town Hall Event Monday, honoring women in the military. Putnam-Cookeville NAACP Secretary Geeta McMillan said the organization chose women for its focus in this year’s celebration of veterans. McMillan said local career military women can […]
Cookeville and WCTE PBS Screen New Ken Burns Film
Cookeville Performing Arts Center and WCTE PBS will host the first screening of the new Ken Burns film, “American Revolution” Monday night. President and CEO Avery Hutchins said the station hosts the screenings to promote community engagement and engaging discussion among local people. Hutchins said they invited Tennessee Tech professors to attend the event, ending […]
Cold Snap A Reminder For Chimney Cleaning, Inspection
As the first cold snap of the season arrives, local fire officials said chimney inspections and the annual maintenance of your wood burning appliances are critical. Piney Volunteer Fire Department Public Information Officer Tiwanna Bricker said older units should be inspected by a professional. Bricker said it is important that all chimney owners receive a […]
Cookeville Church Provides Additional Community Meals
A Cookeville Church, one of many across the Upper Cumberland, stepping up in the aftermath of SNAP benefit delays, recognizing the need for food and community. First Presbyterian Church Mission Committee Member Kelly Appleton said the church has added the meals due to the uncertainty of the government shutdown. Appleton said the church will provide […]
