Baxter took the first step toward fixing a portion of the town’s storm drainage system. The drainage ditch through the town has been an issue for at least five years. Street and Sanitation Director Travis Clark said the worst part is between 3rd and 4th Avenue. “I applied for a community grant through Twin Lakes,” Clark said. “They’ve kinda helped ... Read More »

Over 75,000 adults and 800 children were hospitalized last year in Tennessee due to sepsis. What is sepsis? Less than half of the world population knows. It is the body’s abnormal reaction to an infection that can lead to shock, permanent disability or death. CRMC ICU Clinical Nurse Specialist Angela Craig said from January to July, the hospital has treated ... Read More »

For the first time in almost 20 years the Putnam County 9/11 Memorial Service is cancelled. Event Planner Steve Moore said this was a difficult decision, but it was a practical one. He said social distancing could not have been achieved at the court house. “We just hope that everybody will take a minute or two or whatever they want ... Read More »

A missing Cookeville teenager was recently seen in Crossville. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department reported 16-year-old Amanda Bolden was spotted Tuesday on Rose Street. Bolden was last seen July 19 in Cookeville. Sergeant Gary Howard said he visited two Crossville residents Wednesday and both confirmed she was there the day before. The search is ongoing. The Sheriff’s Department reports she ... Read More »

The Town of Monterey is taking the first steps toward addressing its Total Trihalomethane (TTHM) issue. TTHM is a by-product of the disinfection treatment in water. The Board of Alderman voted Tuesday to approve bids toward leasing a generator that could cut TTHM levels in half. Water Plant Director Duane Jarrett said the city is slightly over the EPA’s 0.08 ... Read More »

Labor Day weekend is considered the end of the summer season, but with Upper Cumberland residents enjoying warn weather into October, is that the case at local marinas? Cedar Hill Boat Dock Master Ned Jones said business usually declines after July Fourth weekend. “People from the northern states they come down and have homes on the lake, and normally after ... Read More »

The State Comptroller’s Office is requiring Van Buren officials to complete County Technical Assistance Services classes. These classes will provide financial education for the mayor, county commission, and finance director. Comptroller Director of Communications John Dunn said this is part of the condition to pass the county’s 2020-2021 budget. “The county has seen its finances take a turn for the ... Read More »

“Districts, schools, and educators have been subjected to a lot of unjust criticism, when it’s really the state that had a flawed reopening plan.” That is what Professional Educators of Tennessee Executive Director JC Bowman said about how the state handled the school reopening plan. He said State Educational Commissioner Penny Schwinn took too long to create a plan. Bowman ... Read More »

The Sparta Board of Alderman Thursday approved the $33,000 purchase of a new Police Pursuit vehicle for the police department. Police Chief Jeff Guth said this purchase will replace the department’s 15 year old SUV. The board also approved purchasing a new Special Service Vehicle for the Public Works Department. It is ticketed a near $28,000 and will replace their ... Read More »

The Town of Gainesboro will have a drive-thru window at city hall before year-end. The Board of Aldermen voted Thursday to use the remaining $14,000 in CARES Act money to fund the project. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the window will help local residents. “We’ve probably got like 400 people that are still coming in and paying each month,” Williams said. ... Read More »