Monterey Recommends Rate Adjustment For Water Deficit
Monterey considering a monthly water usage allowance for residents to address a significant deficit in the water and sewer budget caused by the closure of the Purdue factory. Finance Committee Chairman Jamie Phillips said the proposal adjusts the current base rate from a 2,000-gallon allowance down to 1,000 gallons. Phillips said this change is expected […]
Overton County Executive Candidates Debate Budget
Candidates for Overton County Executive debated the necessity of property tax increases and budget management during a Republican primary forum Tuesday. The forum featured candidates Austin Dodson and Gregg Nivens. The discussion focused heavily on the financial pressures facing the county following a recent tax rate adjustment. “Our citizens are struggling right now,” Dodson said, […]
Tennessee Tech Triumphs In Model Arab League Debut
Tennessee Tech students earned multiple top honors representing Kuwait during the university’s first appearance at the Model Arab League conference in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Assistant Professor of Political Science Inyeop “Jason” Lee said the delegation competed at the 2026 conference and received several superior delegation awards. Lee said the students participated in seven council meetings […]
Clay County FFA Claims State Bullpen Innovation Title
Clay County High School FFA students Allie Reagan and Jackson Randolph are state champions in the FFA’s Bullpen Innovation Contest. Clay County High School Agriculture Teacher James Matthew Craighead said the competition functions as a “Shark Tank” for agriculture students. The event requires participants to develop a product or a theoretical concept to pitch to […]
Robin Lane Sidewalks Deferred To Building Permit Phase
Sidewalk requirements for a new Robin Lane subdivision deferred until the building permit phase to assist a local resident with estate planning. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the Arthur Dale Gunter subdivision consists of approximately 4.31 acres and is being divided into five lots. Ward said the new plat would meet all minimum […]
17th Century Smithville Cemetery Set For Next Upkeep
Over a year after receiving a some $40,000 boost from a kick-off fundraiser, the historic Smithville Town Cemetery taking the next step in renovations. Bethel Thomas Jr. said the project was made possible by the strong support of the community. Following the initial phase, Thomas said his team will build a cobblestone fence on the eastern […]
VITAL School Showcases Online Learning Opportunities
Putnam County’s online public school will host an informational event Thursday to showcase virtual learning opportunities for prospective families. Assistant Principal Becky White said the evening features two distinct sessions designed to help students transition into the high school program and provide information to new families. White said the event targets middle and high school […]
Upperman’s Wirsing Powers Bees With Consistent Approach
For Upperman Bees baseball player Chris Wirsing, the sport has been a constant since childhood, something that started as a way to stay active and has grown into a key role on one of the area’s most competitive programs. Wirsing said he first picked up the game at just five years old after being introduced […]
