The Livingston Municipal Airport has recently completed an apron rehabilitation project. An airport apron is the asphalt outside of terminals where airplanes park and refuel. Livingston Airport Committee Chairman Jason Duke said repairs were needed for the 50-year-old blacktop. “Asphalts at airports tend to be very expansive,” Duke said. “In expansive areas of asphalt, you have a lot of problems ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional’s patient finance offices will soon be relocating to a 7th Street building with a January 11th opening date. Public Relations Director Melahn Finley said with the move, patients will no longer have to travel to the hospital to make in-person payments. “The patients will probably find it much more convenient to visit the new locations after the first ... Read More »

As Dale Hollow Lake’s water levels fall over the winter, officials are warning boat goers of dangerous shallows. The current water levels sit at 638 feet, 13 under the summer average. While this decrease comes naturally, Conservation Ranger Greg Nivens said the whole outlook of the lake changes with the seasons. “Just be cautious out there,” Nivens said. “You could ... Read More »

Longtime Cookeville educator Peggy Fragopoulos is telling her stories of traveling and teaching through her recently released book. The Truth as I Remember It: Short Stories of Life and Travel highlights 30 of Fragopoulos’ favorite Putnam past times and world trips. Fragopoulos said traveling with past students made for great lessons in the classroom. “That has been kind of the ... Read More »

When walking your dog, you might want to reconsider using retractable leashes. Copeland Veterinary Practice Manager Kristin Gunnels said retractable leashes can be dangerous to both pets and people. She recommends using a six foot short leash. “Retractable leashes with their length and allowing the pet to maneuver really wherever they want to go, pets can become wrapped around obstacles. ... Read More »

The Livingston Municipal Airport is planning for a new parallel taxi way to unlock land for commercial development. The airport has long term plans for commercial developments along Airport Road, but it can not be accessed. Airport Committee Chairman Jason Duke said while it may be a long process, searching for the roadway’s funding next year is the first step. ... Read More »

All Jackson County Schools will start the second half of the school year in person starting Monday. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the school system will make adjustments as needed while monitoring quarantine numbers as students return. “The plan for Jackson County Schools to return after the break will be in-person classes five days a week at all of ... Read More »

The White County School System will return to school January 4th with in-person learning. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said keeping students in the classroom to learn was the main reason for the decision. “We have been in session since the first of September in-person full fledge,” Dronebarger said. “So, we try to continue that model as we’ve gone through ... Read More »

In the latest round of distributions, school employees that work directly with children are now eligible to receive a COVID vaccine . Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said he is encouraging White County staff to take advantage of the opportunity. “In White County, all of our folks in the schools that work with school based age children are eligible to ... Read More »

Work along Cedar Avenue is moving forward with improvements currently being made between 4th and 6th Street. The project includes new sidewalks, bike lanes, storm drains and lamp posts. Cookeville Public Works Director Greg Brown said the city wants the upgrades completed early next year. “They are still doing curve and gutter and sidewalks and underground electric and installing the ... Read More »