Primary Voter Turnout Down Across Region
Voter turnout across the Upper Cumberland this Super Tuesday generally light. In Putnam County, officials called the turnout slow, with people saying they were already sure of who was going to win the Presidential Primaries. As of late afternoon, larger turnouts because of smaller early voting numbers had not materialized. White County Elections called the […]
Special Education Workshop Helping Clay Families Monday
ARC will hold a Special Education Workshop to help Clay County parents facilitate their child’s transition to college or the workforce. Regional Family Engagement Specialist Kristie Irvin said many parents are unaware of the opportunities ahead of their children after high school. She said she aims to help parents understand special education at the college […]
Bids Completed For Clay Courthouse Window Replacement
Bids came in as expected for the next stage in restorations of 150-year-old windows at the Historic Clay County Courthouse. Clay County Courthouse Curator Thomas Watson said the bids will cover $2,400 for each window restoration on the first floor and $3,000 for the double-sized second-floor windows. He said the windows have experienced significant weather […]
Pea Ridge Fire Department Not Taking Calls Currently
Clay County Officials holding Community Safety Meetings to update the public on the future of the Pea Ridge Fire Department. Clay County Emergency Management Director Kyle Haney said the Tennessee Fire Marshall’s office no longer recognizes the Pea Ridge Fire Department after a pattern of systematic flaws. Haney said he hopes the meetings help to […]
Vol State To Offer A Phlebotomy Class In Celina
A Vol State-sponsored phlebotomy class is a go in Celina. Vice President for Economic Development and Regional Centers Nick Bishop said this opens the door for Vol State to continue working with Celina. “We really appreciate our friends and partners there with the city of Celina,” Bishop said. “They’re trying to do the best they […]
Northwest Clay Utility District Tells Resident To Look Out For Water Leaks
The Northwest Clay Utility District needs your help in finding a potential busted water line. The district said the Hermitage Springs tank is lower than it should be. This is normally a sign of unusual water usage. If you live past Head Equipment near the Macon County line keep an eye out for water leaks. […]
Strong Winds, Downed Trees, Power Outages Across Upper Cumberland
Strong winds from Monday night’s storms left trees down and power out in several communities across the Upper Cumberland. A survey of Emergency Service officials noted a tree down on a house on 20th Street in Cookeville. Putnam County residents also experienced power outages from Volunteer Energy, UCEMC, and Cookeville Electric. Overton County Schools are […]
Clay County Mayor Looks To Conduct A Census To Help Increase Revenue
Clay County Commissioners are exploring the option of conducting a special census to ensure population data is accurate. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the census would be a joint effort with Celina Mayor Luke Collins. He said the process should get an exact count of the population in the city of Celina and Clay […]
Unemployment In Clay, Pickett, Van Buren Among State’s Highest
November unemployment rates in Clay, Pickett and Van Buren Counties among the ten highest in the state. Unemployment stood at 4.7 percent last month in Clay and Pickett Counties, 4.5 percent in Van Buren County. That’s a drop of 1.5 percent from the October rate. Putnam County unemployment fell 0.3 percent in November to 3.5 […]
Clay Commissioner Proud Of 25 Years Service, Growth In County
Clay County Commissioner Winton Young is focused on the future even while celebrating 25 years on the board. Young said it has been an honor to serve the fourth district since 1998. He said he has two major goals before he leaves office. “Hopefully in the near future we can get a jail, and we […]
