The Clay County School System will begin reaching out to parents this week about Tennessee’s mandated summer learning camp. Supervisor of Instruction Misty Strong said the program will run from May 24 until June 24 on a 4-day a week schedule. Strong said the system is looking at bench mark assessments, economically at-risk students and even successful students for the ... Read More »

Fentress County approved allocating its portion of online sports betting revenue to the highway department. The county will receive $1,980 from the first quarter of The Sports Gaming Act. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said he expects the revenue to increase over time. “We’re expecting right now probably to receive maybe up to $10,000 a year,” Johnson said. “Which is not ... Read More »

The first Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity home in Overton County is nearing construction. Executive Director Pam Ealey said walls will be built April 17 for the Thomas Road home. Ealey said it takes volunteers and community engagement to make this home a reality for the buyer. “All we’re doing is giving families an opportunity to change their lives,” Ealey ... Read More »

The Cookeville City Council could have the outside counsel opinion on CRMC’s hiring of Mayor Ricky Shelton by next week. City Manager James Mills said that time frame is not set in stone, but is a possibility. Mills said attorney William Carver has indicated he does not need to conduct any more individual conversations with the city council. “We will ... Read More »

Fentress County Commissioners approved purchasing a building for a stand-alone UT Medical Center facility. Commissioners agreed to purchase the old Fentress Health Systems building for $655,707. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said a long-term commitment was needed for UT Medical to lobby the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for restriction changes. “Passing this right here, these two amendments, I was ... Read More »

Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter will pursue a private sale of the Putnam County Fairgrounds. County Commissioners approved the move Monday night and declared the fairgrounds as surplus property. Porter presented the pros and cons for four sale options to the commission: sealed bid, public auction, internet auction, or private sale. Porter said the first two options would not be ... Read More »

The Cane Creek (re)Boot Camp is open for registration and looks to get people in-shape and out of their comfort zone. The Camp will run from April 1 until June 29 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Cane Creek Park. Leisure Services Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said this is a change for people to be challenged harder than they might ... Read More »

Warren County Ambulance Services has received state recognition for excellence in emergency medical services. This is the Bob Thomas ALS Service Award and Warren County was selected out of over 160 departments. Ambulance Services Director Preston Denney said it was a humbling experience to be awarded at the Tennessee Ambulance Service Association Conference. “The training program that we have, we’ve ... Read More »

Algood is experiencing flooding issues in the south and around Cooper Road. Building Inspector Bob Lane said the time has come to consider strengthening the water retention and detention pond regulations in flood prone areas. Lane said water runoff is supposed to remain the same before and after construction. “As you continue to get growth and you take pervious areas ... Read More »

The Overton County Sheriff’s Department is applying for six grants to help with community and deputy safety. Sheriff John Garrett said he hopes to add five to seven bulletproof vests. In addition, the grants would provide extra funding for drug enforcement operations. Garrett said the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant allows the county to call in extra resources when ... Read More »