Putnam NAACP Hosting Breakfast Monday To Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP planning its celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16th. Branch President Tom Savage said the keynote speaker will be Gloria Sweet-Love, President of the Tennessee State Conference NAACP. He said they also plan on serving a hearty breakfast at the Algood United Methodist Church to help people begin the […]
Putnam Student Honoring 9/11 Victims Through Acts Of Kindness
One Putnam County 7th grader is encouraging his community to honor 9/11 victims through acts of kindness. Jacob Cookson attends Prescott South Middle School and learned about the, “Pay it Forward 9/11,” campaign. Cookson said the movement calls others to collect good deeds in remembrance of 9/11, and he wants help fulfilling 500 actions by […]
Cemeteries Prepare for Memorial Day Visits
Cemeteries expect an uptick in traffic with Memorial Day visits this weekend. Many people take the opportunity to make a special visit to honor loved ones who served in the military on the holiday. Crest Lawn Funeral Home Manager Justin Pace said on Memorial Day, they have gravesite visits from both deceased’s loved ones and […]
