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Culinary Kids Starting Early Through White County Extension Office Program

White County kids have a chance to build their cooking skills on Monday at the county Ag Extension Office. 4-H Youth Development’s Roseann Dodson said she takes kids through all the basic skills, from in the kitchen to at the grocery store. Dodson said that across the board, the favorite part for all ages is seeing their finished product. My ... Read More »

Sparta Drive-In Hosting Free Alzheimer’s Awareness Documentary

Music as a tool to support Alzheimer’s patients. It’s the subject of the documentary Alive Inside. The movie will be shown Saturday night at the Sparta Drive-In. Sara Martin is the Family Caregiver and Evidence Based Assistant for the Area Agency on Aging and Disability. Martin said viewers will see personalized music reconnect those afflicted with Alzheimer’s or dementia to their ... Read More »

UC United Soccer Club Postponing 25th Anniversary Celebration

The Upper Cumberland United Soccer Club is postponing its 25th anniversary celebration. The event has been rescheduled for November 6 at the Putnam County Sportsplex. Club President Jason Gentry said with rain expected, they wanted to make sure the day was perfect to honor the club’s founders who made it all possible since 1995. “Coaches and referees and board members ... Read More »

Algood Planning Recommending Changes For Future Residential Homes

The Algood Planning Commission will recommend two zoning ordinance amendments focusing on homes imported into the city. Planner Tommy Lee said the recommendations come from concerns about the relocation of non-site built structures, like double-wide manufactured homes. Lee said if the city approves, there will be multiple requirements for any new home coming into Algood. “It’s for protection for those ... Read More »

Cookeville Teaming With Preds To Boost Kids Hockey Interest

The Nashville Predators and Cookeville Leisure Services are joining forces to build hockey interest. Program Coordinator Chris Devore said they set a date for November 13 to get equipment in the hands of kids. Devore said with Cookeville exploring the possibility of an ice rink in the city, it was time to rally the hockey community. “Trying to get it ... Read More »

JCHS And JCMS Getting Resurfaced Parking Lots Through Grant Funding

Jackson County Middle School and Jackson County High School will get their parking lots resurfaced. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said this work is possible through a $300,000 medical response grant. Brown said the caveat to the grant, is that in the future the schools could be used for a drive-thru to help with pandemic needs. However, Brown said that ... Read More »

Jimmy Maynord Announces Retirement As CHS Head Football Coach

After 42 years as an assistant and head coach, Cookeville High School Head Football Coach Jimmy Maynord will retire. Maynord said by his count he has been a part of nearly 500 games. Maynord said it has been a great career, with a lot of great teams. “I’ve always heard you know when it’s time and I believe that,” Maynord ... Read More »

Putnam Emergency Workers Spend National First Responders Day Shopping With Kids

Thursday is National First Responders Day but Putnam County responders spent the morning giving back to kids. Responders from around the county took over 30 students on a $115 shopping spree at Academy Sports and Outdoors. Cookeville Police Officer Mason Vaughn said the kids always start out shy during events but before you know it, they’re off and running. “It’s ... Read More »

Visibility On Halloween Key To Safe Trick Or Treating

Visibility after dark on Halloween Weekend is important for kids, drivers and homeowners. Sparta Police Chief Doug Goff said parents should bring light colored clothing or something reflective for trick or treaters to wear. Goff said that no matter which precautions you take, do not let kids get overcome with the excitement of Halloween. “Making sure that motorists use extreme ... Read More »

Putnam Nets Over 450 Pounds Of Meds During Drug Take Back

Putnam County took back over 450 pounds of unused or expired medication during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday. Power of Putnam Coalition Director Bill Gibson said the turnout across eight take back sites was inspiring. Gibson said the community to continues to rally against prescription drug abuse, stopping pills from ever getting into the wrong hands. “It’s important, ... Read More »