Putnam Seeing Results From New Warrant Process Technology
Putnam County seeing improvement after implementing new technology in the criminal warrant process, saving officer time and resources. Circuit County Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said the electronic warrant process has gone well, increasing accuracy and saving money. Wilkerson said her office needed a better way to perform administrative functions and paperwork. “The goal was to be […]
Local Expert: To Start New Year Organized, Let Go Of Items
A professional organizer says the best way to begin organizing is letting go of unnecessary items, de-cluttering the home and the mind. Local Organizer Beth Ruck said organizing can give someone a fresh start, getting rid of items that did not serve them in the previous year. Ruck said letting go of items they received […]
Van Buren Awarded Grant To Repair Heritage Museum
The Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum will make much needed building repairs thanks to a new state grant. Museum Secretary Justin Aughinbaugh said the county is taking bids for a roofline and chimney inspection, HVAC condensation and drainage corrections, and gutter, downspout, and drainage improvements. Aughinbaugh said moisture and flooding issues have returned. […]
Directors Say Phone Policy Is Having Positive Impact
As schools begin the second semester, new cell phone policies appear to be making a positive impact. Schools across Tennessee adopted a new cell phone policy last summer, further restricting cell phone usage on school campuses. Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said administrators and teachers are noticing a difference in students this year. […]
Allardt Awarded Grant To Purchase New Pumper Truck
Allardt has been awarded an estimated $390,000 Community Development Block Grant to purchase a new pumper truck for the volunteer fire department. Allardt Fire Chief Larry Cooper said the new truck is a 2026 Kenworth model. Cooper said the grant will allow them to replace a 24-year-old truck. “The City of Allardt is just a […]
Chamber Awards Lori Richards Ambassador Of The Year
The Livingston-Overton Chamber of Commerce has honored Lori Richards with the Ambassador of the Year Award for her work in the community. The Chamber awarded four members of the community Legacy Awards, honoring each of them for showing selfless support toward the Chamber. The Ambassador of the Year Award recognizes Vol State Campus Director Richards […]
A New Year Fitness Resolution Begins With Easing In, Prep
As New Year’s fitness resolutions begin, a local fitness expert said starting too fast can lead to injury, a common reason that resolutions fail. . Fitness Expert Joseph Looker said you can avoid injury by drinking lots of water as you begin your routine. He said stretching is also very important when beginning a new […]
