A new sidewalk and crosswalks coming to Gainesboro that will improve the connectivity of downtown. The town awarded a $613,000 state grant to construct walkways from the State Route 53 intersection to South Murray Street. Dale Hollow RPO Coordinator Mark Dudney said the town’s work on planning grants lead to this implementation money. “What those did was to have consultants ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech combining enrollment management and communication into a new division under a new leadership position. Karen Lykins is the new Vice President for Enrollment and Communication and will be over the Division of Enrollment and Communication. “This position reflects something that many universities are taking a look at,” Lykins said. “Combining enrollment management and communication, because the two have ... Read More »

Byrdstown’s mapping of the Chanute-Pall Mall water system taking longer than anticipated. The town received a $50,000 grant last year to locate water lines. Mayor Sam Gibson described the process as hectic as the town’s water department tries to learn the system. “There are so many creeks and roads there in Pall Mall that we are not familiar with, and ... Read More »

Senator Marcia Blackburn supportive of Celina’s efforts to reopen Cumberland River Hospital. That is according to Celina Mayor Luke Collins who spoke with Blackburn Monday about a federal COVID program that could be used to help fund the closed facility. “She definitely supports rural hospitals and is definitely interested in helping us get our hospital open,” Collins said. “We feel ... Read More »

Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the district ranking satisfactory on the state’s report card on schools is misleading. Satisfactory is the third lowest ranking out of four. King said he believes the achievement portion of the report card does not accurately portray students that are just a few questions away from meeting expectations. “It’s an unfair representation ... Read More »

The Livingston Board of Aldermen meeting was rescheduled Monday night. The board was unable to reach a quorum in order to consider city business. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the agenda will be considered next Monday at 6:00 p.m. Read More »

The Putnam County Budget Committee recommended building the upper grade wing of the new Park View School Monday and did it without a property tax increase. The full commission will consider a $16.5 million 25-year bond in a special called meeting next week. The funding option was presented by Mayor Randy Porter. It delays the interest and principal payments a ... Read More »

After about four hours without water this morning, Monterey workers have restored services. Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Duane Jarrett said a 12-inch water line needed repairs after being struck by Volunteer Electric Cooperative workers. The main line in the northern portion of the town served the majority of customers. Jarrett said the nature of the leak may cause water discoloration ... Read More »

A water main break has left the majority of Monterey without water Monday morning. A 12-inch main line was struck during a project in the northern area of town. As a result, Monterey High School and Burks Elementary School have dismissed early. The Public Works Department expects repairs to be completed within four hours. Read More »

A Cookeville man continuing his work with Toys for Tots after 12 years of providing Christmas gifts to families in need. Freddy Duncan and Sons Moving and Storage Owner Freddy Duncan partnering with Life Church. Duncan said last year, over 2,000 children received toys. “When you are there on the day you are giving those presents out and you see ... Read More »