Clay Residents Can Now Apply For New Federal Assistance
Clay County residents recovering from the winter’s severe storm can now apply for additional federal assistance from FEMA. President Donald Trump made the additional funding available. The designated areas were previously approved for Public Assistance before this individual aid was announced. The available aid features multiple options to help individuals and families recover from the […]
Econ Prof: Dock Strike Could Cause Damage
A Tennessee Tech professor said the new strike against the shipping industry could cause serious damage to the US economy. Professor Steven Isbell said the failure to negotiate a new contract between the union and the shipping industry has led to ports being shut down. Isbell said the closures will create temporary supply shortages and […]
Sparta Man One of 15 Pardoned By President Trump
A Sparta man was included in 15 pardons that President Donald Trump handed out Tuesday night. Nick Slatten, a government security contractor, was one of four Blackwater security guards excused. The group was imprisoned for killing 14 unarmed Iraqi civilians and wounded 17 others during the Iraqi War in 2007. Slatten joined Blackwater after his […]
More Cumberland Residents Gets High Speed Access
More high speed internet access on the way to Cumberland County. A new $1.9 million grant announced Thursday will provide fiber access to 152 people, 33 farms and one business in Cumberland County. Ben Lomand will help connect improved access in the southern part of the county. It is the third broadband grant for Cumberland […]
Cookeville’s Pop-up Trump Store
An all Donald Trump store is doing business on Jefferson Avenue in Cookeville. Store Manager Greg Tipton said the idea for the store popped up when the county fair season ended. The store is operated by East Coast Concessions and Tipton said the operators wanted a temporary location so memorabilia can keep selling. “We’re also […]
Trump Mural Vandalized Over Weekend
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is offering an award for information regarding a vandalism to a mural. The painting depicts President Donald Trump, President Ronald Reagan and President Abraham Lincoln located on Willow Avenue. Vandals cut the mural Sunday morning. Roland Digital Media Owner Dave Roland reported the vandalism of his property Monday. The Putnam […]
