Jackson Looking To Repair County Jail Roof Damage
Jackson County Commissioners looking for money to repair the damaged roof on top of the county jail. County Mayor Jim Morgan said after discovering several leaks, the county’s insurance company determined the damage was caused by hail. Morgan said though the insurance company helped evaluate the damage, the county will have to pay the entire […]
White County EMA Director Urges Drivers, Prepare for Winter
This week’s burst of cold temperatures a good reminder to equip your vehicle with emergency weather supplies before winter arrives. White County Emergency Management Director Matt McBride said drivers should check the supplies in their car emergency kits at the beginning of every season. McBride said simple items like batteries, flashlights, blankets are year-round tools […]
Clarkrange Bathroom Renovation Nearing Completion
Clarkrange High School is nearing the completion of the major bathroom renovation project in the school’s lobby area. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the school building was built in the 1960s and that area of the school has not seen major renovations since then. Hall said the project is being completed just […]
DeKalb Senior Center Provides Meals Amid SNAP Shutdown
As the delay on SNAP benefits continues, the DeKalb Senior Center one of several centers across the region providing hyper-nutritious meals for seniors. Director Pamela Redmon said those 60 years or older can register with the center to receive three hot meals a week through the UCDD Congregate Nutrition program. Redmon said the center has […]
Schools Installing Entrance Film At Park View & Cookeville High
The Putnam County School Board will install security film at Park View Elementary and Cookeville High School. Security film is an adhesive that is placed on glass to make it more resistant to breaking. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said a new state law requires new school buildings to have security film. Martin […]
Cookeville Enhancing Parking Enforcement Around Tech
Growing issues of Tennessee Tech Students illegally parking on public streets have led the Cookeville Police Department to increase parking enforcement around campus. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the city has received several complaints from residents, businesses, and motorists about students parking illegally. Students seem to be focused on 8th, 9th, and 10th Streets […]
Historic Donoho Hotel “Total Loss” After Fire
The Historic Donoho Hotel in Red Boiling Springs has been deemed a total loss by local authorities after the hotel caught fire Tuesday morning. Red Boiling Springs Fire Chief Randall Bray said three different fire departments and four different fire trucks responded to the scene. Bray said the fire is believed to have been an […]
Livingston Girls Basketball Banking On Depth, Experience
With five seniors returning, Livingston Academy girls basketball head coach Lesley Riddle said this year’s Lady Wildcats are built to surprise people. The Lady Wildcats finished last season 19-13 overall and 6-5 in District 7-3A. They advanced to the regional finals, then advanced to the state sectional round before having their season ended by Heritage. […]
Investigation Continues Over LA Hazing Incident
The Overton County School System said the investigation continues into hazing by the boys basketball team, with no update scheduled until the process concludes. In a release Monday afternoon, the system said all required procedures under federal Title IX regulations are being followed. The statement said the system understands the concerns of the community about […]
One Fatality After Structure Fire Off Dyer Ridge Road
Local authorities have reported one fatality after a single-wide trailer caught fire off of Dyer Ridge Road in Putnam County. Authorities first responded to the fire early Monday morning. Upon arrival, responders discovered the trailer had already collapsed. While searching through the debris, human remains were discovered. The remains were unidentifiable and were sent to […]
