The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Baxter Police caught a suspected side-by-side and truck thief Monday, aided by the K-9 unit. The suspect allegedly stole the side-by-side from an address on White Cemetery Road, when deputies pursued the suspect they fled. Later, a truck with the side-by-side matching the given description was spotted and the suspect fled again. That is ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity honored its 2020 President’s Volunteer Service Award winners Monday. Gold level award winner Allen Vosejpka volunteered for over 1,000 hours in 2020 alone, it was his first year in the program. Vosepjpka said the homeowners make it all worth it. “They really care about the house and they put in their own effort,” Vosejpka said. ... Read More »

The Putnam County Library wants to make sure its keeping up with trends among teens. Adult Services Coordinator Matt Knieling said so far the survey results show the library is inline with sought out programs like robotics and gaming. Knieling said that with so many options in life for teens to fill their free time, getting them in the door ... Read More »

The Livingston Municipal Airport has signed a lease with a commercial client to fill the old Fitzgerald Hangar. Airport Committee Chairman Jason Duke said Peter Schiff Aero Inc. signed a trial lease, with hopes for a multi-year extension. Duke said he went canvassing for a new client and the one he found checks all the boxes. “They should bring in ... Read More »

The Fentress County Road Supervisor will ask the county commission again, for a $1.5 million loan Monday night. Road Supervisor Joey Reagan said he has not met with any county commissioners or county officials since the request failed in July. Reagan said there should be federal money coming the county’s way after declaring two natural disasters this year. “There’s going ... Read More »

The Washington Avenue Baptist Church in Cookeville is holding a special service Sunday night supporting Israel. Pastor Mark Gaw said he wants to remind people that God has a plan for the future of Israel. Gaw said he hopes those in attendance learn how they can support Israel in spiritual and material ways. “This is the third year and I ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity has added Hope Craig as Neighbor 2 Neighbor Project Manager to grow the program. Craig said she hopes to take on the responsibility of streamlining and expanding the program geared towards home repair for seniors. Craig said her passion is helping seniors live with dignity and stay in their home for as long as possible. ... Read More »

Putnam County is the 17th largest county in the state after the U.S. Census data was released. The population total is 79,854, with 10.4 percent growth. Mayor Randy Porter said it was an unusual census, with delays in the numbers being released and pandemic issues during the data collection. Porter said that talk around the 2020 census is that numbers ... Read More »

Tennessee’s census data is out, showing the Upper Cumberland has grown by nearly seven percent over the last decade. The region as a whole grew by 21,513 people since 2010. Putnam, Van Buren and Cumberland Counties lead the way in growth by percentage. Van Buren County grew its population by 11.2 percent, Putnam County grew by 10.4 percent and Cumberland ... Read More »

The Van Buren County High School FFA is taking orders for handmade picnic tables and benches. Agriculture Teacher Lance Smith said throughout the entire school year, orders are open for six foot to 12 foot tables. Smith said everything is student built. “They go in, they make all the cuts, they take all the measurements, they do all the building,” ... Read More »