Three Overton County residents voiced concern to county commissioners Monday night about the government’s support of animal services. Resident Beryl Anne Dunn approached the commission during the public comment section of the meeting. Dunn said the animal rescue in the county is under-resourced. “Basically, I just asked them to do something,” Dunn said. “There is not a week that goes ... Read More »

Work on the Jefferson Avenue widening project in Cookeville will continue through the cold season. That is according to TDOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley. Bradley said utility relocation and grading for the new roadways will be the majority of work. “This project is a little bit behind schedule due to material shortages,” Bradley said. “Those materials have been delivered, ... Read More »

Local and state leaders broke ground Monday on a Putnam County broadband expansion project that would benefit some 2,300 homes. Twin Lakes officials gathered at Poplar Grove Baptist Church where the state presented a check worth more than $10 million for the project. The company was named a finalist for state funding earlier this year. CEO and General Manager Jonathan ... Read More »

Monroe County Medical Center Administrator Andrea McLerran denies claims that its leadership played a role in the Clay County Commission’s decision on a hospital incentive package. McLerran was present at a commission meeting earlier this month when commissioners voted 6-3 against $250,000 for a company to reopen the Cumberland River Hospital. Celina Mayor Luke Collins claimed that the Kentucky hospital ... Read More »

Integrity. That is the focus of newly appointed Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith. Smith was selected by the Board of Aldermen last week to permanently serve as chief after a short period as the interim. Smith said the department has implemented new policies and procedures. “I know it has been a great process and a long process,” Smith said. “I ... Read More »

Construction on an outdoor classroom at the Monterey Depot Museum has been completed. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the platform that runs along the city’s caboose and dining car provides easier access as well as learning opportunities. “It’s a really nice addition,” Cleary said. “It gives you a neat perspective of the train cars , because you’re at an elevated ... Read More »

Volunteer Energy Cooperative has a new President and CEO starting in December. Dion Cooper was selected by the Board of Directors to replace Rody Blevins who retired. Cooper said the opportunity means a homecoming back to Volunteer Energy where his electric cooperative career began in 2006. Cooper worked for Volunteer Electric for 12 years before leaving for Arkansas. Cooper said ... Read More »

Gainesboro has a new official Facebook page to keep residents updated. Alderman Ricky Head said he wanted to start an official page after some communication issues about when the city would celebrate Halloween. Head said he sees the platform as an opportunity to share more information about city business and scheduled events in the future. Head said the city recorder ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will consider bidding out a roof replacement project for its jail. The project comes recommended from the county’s budget committee. Commissioners will vote on absorbing the cost for air evacuation benefits for county employees. The agenda continues with the salary of an assistant director for the chamber of commerce up ... Read More »

Celina Health and Rehab has donated land to Celina to create a new park. Mayor Luke Collins said the two acres are located near the center off of Highway 53 as you enter the city. “A great thought and a great gift to give to the community back like that,” Collins said. “To give property for a playground which would ... Read More »