Cumberland County EMA has emergency crews dispatched to clear trees and down power lines on Lawson Road. Trees are also reportedly down on Tabor Loop. EMA Director Travis Cole is asking residents to stay out of the area and let the responders work. He said cars are piling up from people trying to see damage in the area north of ... Read More »

The White County Planning Commission approved four final subdivision plats on Tuesday night. The largest being 23 new lots on North Spring Street and Charles Golden Road. Planner Tommy Lee said the developer provided two cashier checks guaranteeing the infrastructure needed to serve that area will be installed. “It’s insurance as a purchaser of property that these lots will have ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland EMS Directors Association held its annual awards banquet Tuesday night. Association Secretary and Van Buren EMS Director Tiwanna Bricker said this event gives a chance to highlight work done around the year and over a lifetime. Bricker said they only give out individual awards, highlighting the standout workers and not departments in general. “We receive nominations and ... Read More »

Livingston approved the first reading of its open burn ordinance, in an attempt to add local oversight. Fire Chief Rocky Dial said those burning larger piles of leaves would need to get permitted in advance. The exemption for needing a permit is any leaf pile that does not exceed a six foot diameter, three foot height. “It will stop a ... Read More »

White County EMA Director Matt McBride said that flooding is only minor at this time. McBride said that he has gotten word of flooding on Hickory Valley Road in the southern part of the county. He said four to six inches of water is reportedly covering one lane. He said the department is still currently operating as normal. McBride said ... Read More »

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department kicked off Operation Rescue Wednesday morning, targeting the homeless living on private property. Sheriff Eddie Farris said that the goal was to give them notice to vacate the property and connect them with churches and UCHRA. However, Farris said a majority did not want assistance, even running into multiple people with outstanding warrants. Farris said ... Read More »

Thursday is the last day for anyone to register for the 12th Annual Clay County Fall Fest Chili Cook-Off. Clay County Senior Center Director Sandra Wix said Saturday’s event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the senior center. She said entry fees and purchasing chili bowls make senior citizen activities and events possible throughout the year. “I can’t ... Read More »

Van Buren County Committee B will suggest relisting the BDS property to the county commission. County Mayor Greg Wilson said the committee will submit a recommendation to list the property with a real estate agent to bid. Wilson said the property will come before the county commission on October 19. The county has previously put the property out for bids ... Read More »

The Putnam County School System is preparing its own tutoring program after declining to participate in Tennessee ALL Corps. Federal Programs Supervisor Bridgett Carwile said the state’s program was restrictive and contains guidelines that would force the school system to pay back money if certain criteria is not met. Carwile said ESSER 3.0 money has been reserved for tutoring. “We’re ... Read More »

Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park is taking people back in time, highlighting traditional farming during Field Day on Saturday. Park Manager Nate Dodson said reservations are currently open online for full tours of the Sergeant’s farm. Dodson said that each year that passes, more people forget what farm life was like. “You see parts of the valley that ... Read More »