Putnam Jail Seeing Increased Medical Costs
The Putnam County Jail seeing an increase in medical costs after the expansion from last summer. Sheriff Eddie Farris told the Putnam County Commission Tuesday night that the facility is spending about $30,000 more per month than it did before the addition. Farris said the increase is in line with what his department had been […]
Palace Theatre Promoting Awareness Week, Safety
Crossville’s Palace Theatre promoting Severe Weather Awareness Week by showing the movie “Twisters” Friday night. Palace Theatre Administrator Malena Fischer said the theatre is only charging $5 for admission and all proceeds will go to a local organization called Creative Passion which will distribute weather radios throughout the community. “It’s a great way to just […]
Tech Band Nearly Doubled In Size
The Golden Eagle Marching Band has recently seen an uptick in student participation. Tech Director of Bands Jefferey Miller said when he first became the university’s band director in 2018, he was tasked by President Phil Oldham to increase participation. Since then, Miller said the band has grown from 120 to 220 members, by recruiting […]
Leslie Town Centre Requesting Aid For Lighting
The Leslie Town Centre is requesting the city of Cookeville to fund half of some $68,000 in lighting improvements. Leslie Town Centre Director Kathryn Molina said the lighting system in the Estes Williams Room has experienced a number of issues since 2013. She said the problem grew worse last year. “We have twenty ballasts out […]
Cyber Scams Targeting Overton Residents
Cyber scams targeting local residents have seemingly become a daily threat meaning each of us has to take precautions. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said the scams are becoming elaborate, making people vulnerable. He said he has seen losses into the thousands of dollars. “In our county, every day, I believe that we’ll attempt to […]
Putnam Cuts Ribbon For New Convention Center
Putnam County officials gathered Tuesday afternoon to cut the ribbon and celebrate the grand opening of the new Putnam County Convention Center. The grand opening marked the end of a journey that took several years. Commissioner Cathy Reel said the journey was challenging at times but she was glad to finally see the convention center […]
Cookeville To Vote On Two Sewer Expansion Projects
Cookeville City Council will consider moving forward on two separate sewer projects at its Thursday meeting. Water and Sewer Department Director Barry Turner told city council at Monday’s work session that the bid is to install sewer lines in the area around the South Creek Subdivision. Turner said that project will cost some $1.2 million […]
TCAT, White County Schools Eyeing Partnership
White County Schools in talks with TCAT Upper Cumberland on a possible partnership that would bring TCAT services to White County. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said TCAT Upper Cumberland is looking to move into a vacant portion of the school system’s Career Academy building. Dronebarger said the conversations started when the school system originally […]
Brock: Key To Driving In Snow Slow, Steady
With snow expected beginning Tuesday evening, Van Buren County Sheriff Michael Brock said drivers often create their own problems driving in snow. Brock said failing to reduce speed and not maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles often leads to accidents. Brock said that the best way to avoid injury when you start sliding, is […]
Gainesboro Developer Progressing With Hotel Plans
Developer Marc Stengel preparing to begin demolition work on Gainesboro’s Old Shamrock Motel as the next step in the plan for a new boutique hotel. Stengel said he closed on the property in December and he has a contractor and architect working on the design phase now. Stengel said demolition is set to begin on […]
