Cookeville City Council Approves Surveillance Amid Outcry
The Cookeville City Council approved a two-year contract with surveillance company Flock Safety to maintain a network of automatic license plate readers despite a wave of public opposition during a meeting Thursday. Mayor Chad Gilbert said the council did not take the decision lightly but ultimately determined the technology provides a significant benefit to community […]
Monterey High School Hosting College And Career Tailgate
Monterey High School will host a College and Career Tailgate to connect students with postsecondary opportunities during the Homecoming football game on Friday. Advise Tennessee College Advisor Elizabeth Black said the event features representatives from Tennessee Tech, TCAT, Vol State, and the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. “So the College and Career Tailgate is a chance […]
Pickett School Board Elects New Board Leadership, Student
Pickett County School Board elected Travis Parrot as its new chairman and Wendell Flowers as vice chairman. Pickett County Director of Schools Melissa Robbins said the board also introduced Hailey Maymoon as the new student representative who will attend and participate in future meetings. “We are looking forward to working with them.” Robbins said, “And […]
Renovations Done, Reopening Delayed By Shipping At Library
The Clay County Library remains on a limited schedule, but residents who saw the new facility this week are excited about the just-completed renovation project. Director of Library Services Alecia Burns said the building is not yet fully open for regular service because of delays in the shipping of new furniture and computers. “It went […]
Sparta Board Moves To Approve Industrial Park Soil Study
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a due diligence soil study Thursday night for the rear area of the industrial park to prepare the site for future growth. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the project is funded by a $71,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Tindle said the […]
Highlands Residential Tackles Putnam Housing Demands
Highlands Residential Services preparing to submit its annual and five-year plans to federal officials to address the ongoing need for affordable housing throughout Putnam County. Highlands Residential Services Executive Director Chris Cassetty said the agency must submit these strategic summaries to the Department of Housing and Urban Development by October 15. Cassetty said the documents […]
Putnam Schools Address Concerns On 9/11 Remembrance
Some parents and local residents concerned with how the Putnam County Schools remembered the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Secondary Instructional Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the district does not maintain a system-wide policy for the anniversary but encourages individual schools to recognize the day. Winningham said elementary students participated in patriotic dress-up days […]
Monterey Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Missouri Juvenile
Monterey Police recovered a stolen vehicle and located a missing juvenile from Missouri during an early morning traffic stop on Industrial Drive. Police Chief John Mackie said the department received a Flock alert regarding a stolen vehicle and a missing person near exit 301. Mackie said he located the black Jeep in a vacant parking […]
Highway Patrol Clears Reported Willow Avenue Bomb
The Tennessee Highway Patrol deployed to Cookeville’s Willow Avenue Thursday after a driver reported a potential explosive device inside his car. Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said the motorist contacted emergency services after hearing a ticking or buzzing sound coming from the area of his dome light. The driver pulled into a parking lot to […]
Freshman Lydia Allen Powers York Institute Soccer Offense
York Institute freshman Lydia Allen has powered the Lady Dragons soccer offense to a strong start this season by scoring nine goals in her debut year. Allen said her background in club soccer provided the necessary foundation to compete at the high school level. Allen said the support system within the team has been a […]
