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Cookeville To Consider Awarding Bids For Cane Creek Culvert Project

Cookeville City Council will consider awarding bids for the Cane Creek Culvert Widening Project during its Thursday night meeting. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said that the lowest of three bids came from Mack Construction at $85,400. He said that the work will be to widen the bridge on the north side of the lake. “This allows us to create ... Read More »

White Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Says New Education Program A Success In Schools

The White County Sheriff’s Department has launched a new program for White County Schools. The program is called SSAFE, or Sheriff’s Substance Abuse For Education. Sheriff Steve Page said that he and some of his SRO officers came up with the program after not being able to afford D.A.R.E. Page said they wanted to have a similar education program for ... Read More »

Online Presence Plays Key Role In Small Business Cyber Monday Success

An online presence plays a key role in helping small businesses stay competitive. UCDD Small Business Development Center Director Tyler Asher said that having a good marketing plan will help small businesses keep up with larger companies such as Amazon as people turn more to online shopping. “A really good advertising, marketing plan is crucial to any business in setting ... Read More »

Jackson Schools Seeking Public Participation At BEP Town Hall

Jackson County Schools Director Kristy Brown wants you to be part of Tuesday’s BEP Town Hall at  Jackson County Middle School at 5:30 p.m. Brown said that the event is one of eight town halls put on by the state Department of Education to get feedback for new public school funding strategies. She said it’s an opportunity for the public ... Read More »

Three-Car Accident On I-40 Slowed Thanksgiving Sunday Traffic

A three-car accident slowed Thanksgiving Sunday traffic on Interstate 40 near Monterey. 21-year-old Hannah Martin of Oneida, Tennessee was traveling eastbound near mile marker 295 in the first lane when she merged into the second lane to avoid slowed traffic ahead. Both 26-year-old William Stokes of Powell, Tennessee driving a 2015 Toyota Highlander and 74-year-old Constance Gray of Williamsburg, Virginia ... Read More »

White Co. 4-H To Host Community Quilts Event For Those In Need

White County’s UT Extension Office will host a Community Quilts made by Friends of 4-H event on Saturday, December 4th. 4-H Agent RoseAnn Dodson said that volunteers will work together to create flannel quilts for those in need. She said that there will be fabric and machines supplied for those who are interested in attending. “Right now we decided that ... Read More »

Baxter To Use New Christmas Parade Route For 2021

Baxter’s annual Christmas Parade is changing its route for the first time in several years. The new route will travel along First Avenue, Main Street, Fourth Avenue, Buffalo Valley Road, Third Avenue South, and Broad Street. Fire Chief Matthew White said that the parade will start and end at Cornerstone Elementary. “We wanted to expand it a little bit because ... Read More »

Know Your Home Dimensions When Buying Christmas Tree

The best kind of Christmas tree is one that also comes with memory-making. That’s according to Sycamore Springs Christmas Tree Farm Co-Owner Lyna Pennycuff. She said that the perfect tree is one that’s picked by the whole family. “The perfect tree for your home starts when you and your family come as a family outing and select it yourself whether ... Read More »

Cookeville Rescue Mission Gearing Up For “Hope Rings Out” Bell-Ringing Campaign

Cookeville Rescue Mission is gearing up for the start of bell-ringing season. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said that the mission is currently seeking volunteers for two-hour time slots to ring bells for donations. Bailey said that the “Hope Rings Out” campaign serves as one of the biggest contributors to the rescue mission’s funds. He said that as the organization serves ... Read More »

Cookeville Gas Highlighting Natural Gas Safety Tips

Cookeville’s Gas Department wants to highlight safety tips when it comes to natural gas. Compliance Superintendant Roger Phillips said that the notice sent out in utility bills this month is part of an ongoing public awareness program. Phillips said as people begin to turn their gas on for heat, it’s important to know warning signs of a gas leak. “Natural ... Read More »