12-Step Wellness Course Set To Create New Healthy Habits
A new 12-step wellness program coming to White and Warren Counties at the start of the new year, promoting healthier diet and lifestyle choices. White County Health Department Public Health Educator Ashley Roberts said the 12 Steps to a New You class allows participants to set health goals for themselves weekly, building on each goal […]
Putnam Moving Forward With Library Expansion Project
Putnam County will move forward on a library expansion project despite receiving bids higher than expected. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county received an estimated $2 million grant from the state to expand the library. However, Porter said the bids came back an estimated $600,000 over budget. Porter said he met with an […]
Corps Proposing Two Streambank Stabilization Projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing two streambank stabilization projects for Center Hill and Dale Hollow Lake. Nashville Corps of Engineers Project Manager Stephen Logan said the projects will restore streambanks that have experienced erosion downstream from the Center Hill Dam and the Dale Hollow Dam. Logan said the projects are needed badly […]
Overton Receive Bids To Replace Next Phase Of Jail Roof
Overton County has received bids to replace another section of the roof on top of the county jail. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said the county has had to replace the roof in phases due to budgetary constraints. Garrett said the section that will be replaced is the portion that covers the booking area, kitchen, […]
Tech Earns National Designation For Cybersecurity Research
Tennessee Tech University has earned a designation from the National Security Agency for the university’s efforts in cybersecurity research and innovation. The designation, the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research. It represents exceptional capability in conducting cutting-edge cybersecurity research aligned with national priorities. Tennessee Tech’s Dr. Muhammad Ismail said last year alone, Tennessee […]
Arrests Made Involving Human Smuggling, Child Labor
Two arrested on Wednesday following an investigation into a human smuggling and child labor trafficking operation at a Smithville market and restaurant. 18-year-old Joshua Hernandez-Morales has been charged with a count of Trafficking for Forced Labor or Services. 52-year-old Marcelino Diaz-Decena has been charged with a count of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. According to […]
Brooks Named New Vol State UC Regional Director
Volunteer State Community College has named long-time Putnam County School Employee Sam Brooks as its new Upper Cumberland Regional Director. Brooks spent almost 33 years in the Putnam County School System, with his most recent role serving as the future-ready supervisor. Brooks said the position is a new and exciting opportunity. “Work with that team […]
Putnam County Finds Savings After Refinancing Bond
Putnam County has found savings after refinancing the remaining years on the bond used to build the Prescott Schools. The County Commission permitted Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter last month to look at refinancing the last three years of the bond. Porter said the way the bond worked was that the highest interest rates would […]
White County’s Jordan Leaves His Mark On The Lanes
White County senior Gage Jordan said he did not grow up dreaming of bowling titles. His journey began simply, as a casual summer outing with friends before he ever enrolled at White County High School. That carefree afternoon soon turned into something more. Jordan began his journey bowling the summer before joining White County High […]
Aubrey Vickers Helping Build Cumberland Flag Football
From the very beginning, Aubrey Vickers made it clear she wanted to be part of something new at Cumberland County. When flag football was first introduced and discussed during meetings in the fall of 2024, Vickers was already in the room. She attended the Jets’ first meeting about the sport and has been part of […]
