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The Putnam County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a training event Tuesday to create better cohesion among agencies from across jurisdictions. Putnam County 9-1-1 Assistant Director Josh Womack said law enforcement, rescue squads, and fire departments from across the county will have separate drills and scenarios to work through. He said the training will help them develop skills for ... Read More »

Park View School’s spring carnival will be even more special Friday night, as the school celebrates its history, inviting alumni back for one last look at the facility. “It’s a very cherished memory for many people in this community. And so we wanted to make it a special night and offer it up one last look for everybody to be ... Read More »

Fentress County District Attorney Jared Effler will bring together community members, victims rights advocates and those inside the legal system to commemorate National Crime Victims Right Week. Effler said this week’s annual event began under President Ronald Reagan as a way to ensure that the voices of the victim are not lost in the legal system. Effler said his team ... Read More »

Livingston Academy celebrates its past and raises money for its future with the LA Alumni Banquet Saturday. Planning Committee Member Lesley Riddle said more than 200 people are expected at the event, which will feature two speakers reminiscing about their experiences at Livingston Academy. “We’ve raised almost $200,000 for Livingston Academy for which they’ve been able to put up storage ... Read More »

Utility work underway, the first stage in widening the next stretch of Cookeville’s 10th Street. In this phase, workers will convert the road to two lanes in each direction with a center-turn lane, from Old Kentucky Road to Fisk Road. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said crews are relocating underground utilities, such as sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water. ... Read More »

Gainesboro’s search for a new municipal court clerk is nearing completion after interviews finished last week. Town Recorder Darly Pippin said some eight candidates were interviewed to replace the recently retired Karen Head. She said with only two other full-time city employees in Town Hall, things have been very busy without the position occupied. Pippin said the court clerk’s responsibilities ... Read More »

The former Jamestown Regional Medical Center facility sold at noon Friday at a delinquent tax sale at the Fentress County Justice Center. Fentress County Finance and Budget Director Tyler Arms said the hospital had not paid taxes in two years. He said former ownership has a year to redeem the property, but will have to pay interest and penalties if ... Read More »

The Highlands Residential Services Board spent Friday morning celebrating Operations Manager Chris Cassetty as he heads for retirement. Executive Director Dow Harris said Cassetty technically retired in December but has been diligent in helping the staff through the transition. “We’ve done well,” Harris said. “I’ve said all along that I really appreciate my partner over the years in Chris. He’s ... Read More »

The city of Sparta is working on a solution to a dangerous traffic pattern at the intersection of Golden Mountain Road and Hale Street. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said residents have planted trees that block the view of drivers coming around the curve to the intersection. He said one resident told him that turning onto the road is a game ... Read More »

The Highlands Residential Services Board got a look at the floor plans and renderings for the Magnolia Ridge Apartments and Red Bud Village located off Buffalo Valley Road. Consultant Alvin Nancy said the proposed Magnolia Ridge Apartments would have 77 units. He said the Red Bud Village apartment would include a pair of two-story buildings designed to look like townhomes. ... Read More »