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TTU Kicks Off Spring Semester As Students Return To Cookeville

More than 9,000 students back in Cookeville as Tennessee Tech starts its spring semester Thursday. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said it is a fresh start for returning students as well as some new students starting their education journey. “As happens in the fall, people graduate, so a few less than who was here in the fall,” Lykins said. “You ... Read More »

Byrdstown Aldermen Approve Surplus Sale Of Two Trucks

Roughly $4,000 added to the Byrdstown water fund after selling two trucks marked as surplus. Mayor Sam Gibson said the Board of Aldermen approved two separate bids to exchange the water department vehicles. “The bids came in fair,” Gibson said. “They realized they were going to have to work on them for a little bit, but each one of them ... Read More »

Sparta-White Co YMCA Opens New Teen Center

The Sparta-White County YMCA opened a new Teen Center Tuesday to provide young people a new place to hang out. Marketing Strategist Joshua McCormick said the organization saw a real need for healthy fun in a structured environment. “With us being right down the road from White County High School, we get an outflow of kids walking straight from the ... Read More »

Vandalism Continues As Monterey Officials Explore Options To Stop The Issue

Monterey Alderman Bill Wiggins asked the board to consider additional options as vandalism of public facilities continues to be an issue. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the most recent example occurred at the Standing Stone Monument Park. Cleary said stones were kicked out from under the seating area within a pergola. “I would say over the past six months at ... Read More »

Putnam County Needs Additional Funds For Health Department Expansion

The Putnam County Health Department expansion on hold as county officials wait on guidance from the state. A $600,000 state grant and $850,000 of the county’s federal COVID money was budgeted for the project. Mayor Randy Porter said the anticipated cost increased to some $3 million causing a pause in the process. “We’re looking to see if the state will ... Read More »

Celina To Meet With TDEC On Next Step For Splash Pad

Celina officials will meet with TDEC this week to discuss the next steps in its splash pad project. City Recorder Timeka Garrison said the state needs to approve the water system used since the Obey River may be utilized. “Before you guys can even come up with a budget on the splash pad, we still need to figure out from ... Read More »

Jackson Co Library Board Starting Interview Process To Hire New Director

At least 10 people have applied to be the new director of Jackson County’s library as the application portal closed Monday. Rebecca Howell left the position vacant after accepting a new opportunity. Board of Trustees Chair Brandon Korgan said the goal is to have the position filled by February. “Among all the attributes, what we are really looking for is ... Read More »

Fuel And Feed Costs Driver Behind Rising Egg Prices

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Bought eggs recently? In some places across the Upper Cumberland eggs could cost you northward of $8. Terrapin Springs Farm in Hilham provides local eggs through roughly 50 hens. Owner Ryan Smith said fuel and feed costs are behind the price spikes. “It definitely takes any profit out of the eggs, because you don’t really want to charge that much ... Read More »

Thank An Officer For National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

It is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a time where communities thank officers for risking their lives to protect yours. Sparta Police Chief Doug Goff said if you know a officer personally, he encourages you to thank them for the service. “We are human and we just want the community to appreciate what all we do, and I think sometimes ... Read More »