With the majority of underground and foundation work complete, building erection for the Putnam County Jail addition has begun. Sheriff Eddie Farris said prefabricated walls and jail cells will now be placed via crane. “Before we started this project, we flew and went to several locations and looked at how some of the newer facilities were being built,” Farris said. ... Read More »

If your New Year’s resolution was decreasing social media time, then public libraries could help with your goals. Overton County Public Library Director Judith Cutright said besides hundreds of books to read, the system has new hobbies that you can explore. ‘We have telescopes available to check out along with several musical instruments,” Cutright said. “We are also getting some ... Read More »

Local officials said they will not stop pushing for an Upper Cumberland Veterans cemetery. The proposed site in White County did not receive federal funding for a second time. Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery Association Chair Donna Fare said there are 25,000 veterans in the region that could use the site. “I think we are going to have to work ... Read More »

With your child returning from holiday break this week, parents can take action to ensure a smooth transition back to the classroom. Crossville Counseling Center, P.C. Owner Dr. Denise Weaver said a consistent sleeping schedule is the best way to prepare your child. “If you’re not sleeping well, your body is not regenerating itself and preparing itself for the next ... Read More »

Putnam County School System preparing for your students to return to class. Prescott South Middle School Principal Tera Brooks said the preparation starts the week before holiday break. Brooks said the campus has a maintenance tech that evaluates facilities for touch-ups. “We went around the building and looked around while the students were still there and looked around at areas ... Read More »

Pickett County Schools will reopen Wednesday after closing due to water damage. Students were set to return to class Tuesday. Director of Schools Diane Elder said two pipes busted over holiday break after a winter storm brought sub-zero wind chills. “We had a pipe burst back behind our dishwasher in the cafeteria, and when that happened, it flooded the cafeteria, ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Veterans Cemetery rejected for federal funding for a second straight year by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Patrick Rice is the State Department of Veteran Services Cemetery Operations Assistant Commissioner. He said the location of the proposed project impacted the application. “The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determines funding allocations based on the number of new Veteran ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Medical Society President Dr. Brent Staton expects a bad flu season this winter. Staton said the region has already experienced a high number of cases of flu type B earlier this year. Staton said as the weather gets colder, he expects flu type A to make an appearance. Staton said the flu season usually follows a world trend. ... Read More »

A movie mainly filmed in Putnam County will premiere January 26th in Murfreesboro. Rock Productions’ David Hunter said the movie “Anybody” follows a firefighter that died in action. Hunter said after being buried for three months, the teenager he saved brings the firefighter back to life to finish aspirations left behind. Hunter said the local backdrops and willingness for people ... Read More »

Newly Elected State Representative Ed Butler preparing for his first General Assembly gathering January 10th. Butler said he has spent his time in office speaking with constituents about their concerns. One in particular he wants to address is the jail in Morgan County. “I have some adoption legislation that I have been working on that would potentially help the department ... Read More »