Emergency Management Urges Residents To Prepare
Upper Cumberland residents are being encouraged to prepare now as winter weather uncertainty continues ahead of the weekend. Putnam County Emergency Management Director Brandon Smith said the most important step families can take is having conversations about personal safety and backup plans. “The best thing folks can do right now is spend some time having […]
Tennessee Tech Prepares For Potential Weekend Snowfall
Tennessee Tech preparing for the potential of significant snowfall this weekend. In a statement sent to students and faculty Thursday, officials said they will work to ensure campus safety and continuity of essential services.University leadership is coordinating with local and regional officials ahead of the expected weather. “As we prepare for the potential of significant […]
Bleacher Roof Bid Awarded for New Putnam County Fairgrounds
Putnam County has awarded the bid for a roof structure over the new grandstands at the county’s fairgrounds on Tennessee Avenue. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said bids came in under budget. Porter said strong interest from contractors resulted in favorable pricing. “We had a lot of interest in the bids this time,” Porter said. […]
Cookeville Prepares Utility Crews for Potential Storm
Cookeville Electric and Gas preparing crews and equipment ahead of possible winter weather that could impact utility service. Director Carl Haney said the department has multiple crews available if outages occur and can expand staffing quickly as conditions change. Haney said much of the logistical work comes long before the storm hits. “Most of our […]
Tech Womens Center Renamed After Leader, Center Creator
Tennessee Tech has renamed the Womens Center after founding director and long-time campus leader Gretta Stanger. Director Helen Hunt said the center tries to reach students, faculty and staff based on the legacy created by Stanger. “Gretta Stanger was a professor in the Sociology Department and had been a pillar of Tech’s community for more […]
Positive Feedback From Metal Detector Testing At Monterey
Putnam County School Officials have completed initial testing of metal detectors at Monterey High School as part of a system-wide evaluation. The school system purchased detectors to see how students would respond and how they logistically might work. Monterey was the first test. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said things went smoothly after a […]
Livingston Awarded State Grant For Water Sewer Planning
Livingston received a state Infrastructure Grant Thursday to support long-term planning for its water and sewer systems. Livingston Mayor Lori Burnett said the city was awarded $114,000 through the Infrastructure Planning Grant program announced by Governor Bill Lee. “We didn’t know we were going to get it, but we applied for it,” Burnett said. “It’s […]
Adcock’s Cheer Journey Continues At Jackson County
When the Jackson County Blue Devils take the floor or run onto the field, Ella Adcock is never far behind, leading the charge with a voice and confidence that did not always come naturally. Now a four-year cheerleader for Jackson County, Adcock has spent her high school career supporting both the Blue Devils’ football and […]
Stone’s Luetkemeyer Learning Alongside Her Bowlers
Stone Memorial boys bowling head coach Tristessa Luetkemeyer said she does not pretend to have all the answers, and that is exactly what has helped her connect with her team. Luetkemeyer said her players have become a key part of her own learning process, shaping the way she approaches the sport and her coaching style. […]
McMinnville Offering Spay & Neuter Assistance Program
McMinnville has received a state grant to launch a new spay and neuter assistance program aimed to help residents afford the services for their pets. McMinnville Public Works Director, Lyndon Bussell said the program will offer vouchers that will total up to $1,100. Bussell said the city launched the program as a way to give […]
