Day care opportunities in Van Buren County could be on the rise with three parties interested in opening a facility. Mayor Greg Wilson said the county has a building called the Old Masonic Building that could be used. But, the location needs some $25,000 of renovations. “We have the Head Start that’s ran by the UCHRA over in our 3rd ... Read More »

The final designs of a project to move Tennessee Tech more into a pedestrian friendly campus are complete. Capital Projects and Planning Director Jim Cobb said the university hopes to bid the project before the holiday break to start construction in January. “It’s a great improvement to the campus,” Cobb said. “We are providing green space to the core of ... Read More »

The Brotherton Free Will Baptist Church keeps the memory of Penny Maxwell alive through its food pantry. The Penny Maxwell Memorial Food Pantry was established in honor of the Monterey native who passed away in car accident last year. Coordinator Angie Bilbrey said Maxwell was a CRMC home health employee who regularly delivered food to her patients. “Anybody that needed ... Read More »

Van Buren County has listed its BDS property back for sale through a local realtor. The some 15 acres was originally approved for sale to Priority Waste, a local waste service, in April. Mayor Greg Wilson said the matter went back to committee after hearing no response from the company. “We tried a couple of different projects on that property,” ... Read More »

Renovations will be made to all student restrooms of Livingston Academy over Christmas break. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said facilities will be getting a new paint job as well as touchless sinks, new counter tops and stalls. “That’s something that needed attention for quite some time, and we want that to really look better and be better for our ... Read More »

UCDD is offering free SNAP application assistance to those who qualify. SNAP, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides individuals with monthly benefits to buy food. SNAP Coordinator Miranda Malin said adults 60 and older and/or disabled can take advantage of the service. “There are a lot of folks, especially with our population that don’t have the ability to get into the ... Read More »

Need to burn some extra calories after Thanksgiving? Tennessee State Parks offering “After Thanksgiving Hikes,” as an alternative for those wanting a more secluded Black Friday. Burgess Falls State Park Ranger Lane Erwin said those in White County can come to the park at 9:00 a.m. for a guided tour. “We’re going to be hiking the main trail at our ... Read More »

The Putnam County Fire Department has received the land deed from Tennessee Tech to begin work on the new Gainesboro Grade substation. Fire Chief Tom Brown said preliminary work has already began on-site. “We got the site staked out, acquiring permits and utility connections and what not,” Brown said. “We are waiting for the builder to show up. When we ... Read More »

The Upperman High School Football program will have a chance to play for a state title Friday. The Upperman Bees will travel east to Elizabethton for a semi-final battle against the Fighting Cyclones. Principal Billy Stepp said students have been participating in pep rallies and spirit week to get excited for the game. “Baxter is very proud of their football ... Read More »

The structure of the Putnam County Judicial Commissioners will change upon Judicial Commissioner Tom Derricks’ retirement at the end of this month. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said night shift Judicial Commissioners will transfer under the supervision of the circuit court clerk office. “By having them under another agency or department within the county will allow them more opportunity to ... Read More »