Slow Progress For Bloomington Springs Waterline Project
Double Springs Utility District says progress has been slow on a new waterline in the Bloomington Springs area. The estimated $2.9 million project will install lines between Buffalo Valley Road and Bloomington Road, and then down toward Highway 56. Double Springs General Manager Angie Byers said many factors have contributed to the slow progress in […]
Surprise Christmas Puppies May Be Unfair To Dog, Recipient
Surprising a loved one with a puppy this Christmas could cause more heartache than happiness….for the family and the pet. Cookeville Putnam County Animal Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said recipients should be involved with choosing the dog. Tracy said most times when people adopt, they develop a connection with a dog that will last. Sometimes […]
Local Expert Said Gingerbread Tradition Offers Family Fun
A retired UT Extension agent has been building on one holiday tradition since the 1970s and the popularity keeps growing. Drucilla Ray recently taught a Gingerbread House class in Granville. She started the work in the 1970s, in her school home demonstration club. Ray said when she started teaching for University of Tennessee, her target […]
Health Expert: UC Winter Bringing A Rise In COVID Cases
A local health expert said COVID cases in the Upper Cumberland are expected to rise as we get deeper into the winter season. Cookeville Regional Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said do not expect a severe rise in COVID cases. Etter said the outlook will be similar to last winter. Etter said CRMC is already […]
Putnam Schools Pleased With Six A Letter Grade Schools
Putnam County School Officials pleased with the recently revealed letter grades that showed six Putnam County Schools with an A for the previous school year. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the grades are a huge accomplishment. “We continue to see good, strong success in providing opportunities for our students, and we are […]
