Cookeville Nears Completion of Widening Stevens Street
After a year of construction, Cookeville’s estimated $3.1 million project to widen West Stevens Street is nearing completion. City Manager James Mills said the project consists of additional upgrades, including the installation of a turn lane at the intersection with South Willow Avenue, sidewalks, and underground utilities. Mills said the newly improved street is set […]
911 Dispatchers Deal With Pressure Situations Every Day
911 dispatchers navigate mental and physical pressures while serving as the first point of contact for residents in crisis. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week gives all of us a chance to understand pressures. Putnam County 911 Assistant Director Josh Womack said the profession requires staff to maintain constant focus on providing aid during life-altering emergencies. […]
Putnam Schools Approve Contract For Managing Asbestos
Putnam County Schools create an updated asbestos management plan, including a three-year reinspection of school facilities. Facilities Manager John Magura said the work is part of ongoing compliance with the federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. It requires school systems to routinely monitor asbestos-containing materials. Magura said asbestos has been identified in the floor tile […]
Lawyer: Clay Superintendent Successor Named Legally
Clay County Attorney Jimmy White said former Highway Superintendent Jason Browning did nothing wrong when he named his wife Angie Browning as his successor. Browning resigned last week as part of a plea deal. He pled guilty of stealing some $57,000 in diesel fuel. White said the situation, while uncommon, is permitted under Tennessee law. […]
Child Abuse Remains Constant Battle, 1K Cases Annually
April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month serves as a reminder that every adult in Tennessee is legally required to report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect. Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Tracy Plant Bucholz said the state mandate applies to all citizens regardless of their profession. The organization provides forensic interviews, medical […]
Cumberland Courthouse Renovations Nearing Completion
Renovations to the historic Cumberland County Courthouse are nearing completion, with county officials expecting work to wrap up over the next few weeks. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the project is now in its final stages, having begun nearly four years ago after a water leak caused significant structural damage. Foster said the renovation […]
Retro 90s Styles And Natural Beauty Lead Prom Trends
Upper Cumberland high school students embracing a wide variety of prom styles this season, shifting toward retro 1990s looks, more natural themes and highly individualized dress choices. Local Formal Wear Expert Morgan Johnson said local students are pulling inspiration from social media platforms like TikTok and country music red carpet events. The current season features […]
Clay Schools Renovating Gym Floor At Hermitage Springs
Clay County Schools will spend some $25,000 project to renovate the gym floor at the Hermitage Springs School. Hermitage Springs School Principal Dr. Pat Teeples said the project will involve sanding the floor down to the bare wood before repainting and refinishing it, something that has not been done in many years. Teeples said the […]
Tech Growing Its Aerospace Research Using New Collaborations
Tennessee Tech is pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology by leading cutting-edge research in hybrid-jet propulsion and sustainable aviation energy systems. Mechanical Engineering Professor Dr. Rory Roberts is leading a team of professors and students in those research efforts. He said the university’s rise as a leader in aerospace research is the result of strong […]
