The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport (UCRA) will soon have a new fuel supplier. UCRA board members awarded a contract to Avfuel Wednesday night. Airport Manager Dean Selby said he will now begin negotiations with the company. “The RFP (request for proposals) was just the general scope of what you’re going to provide to the airport and what you offer,” Selby ... Read More »

Ben Rodgers will serve another year as the Putnam County Commission Chairman. Commissioners re-elected Rodgers to the position during Monday’s meeting. The 9th District Commissioner said he appreciates his colleagues for putting their trust in him for another year. “For me, it’s neat to know that they (commissioners) feel that I’m worthy of it, but the chairman is no bigger ... Read More »

A historical consultant has recommended a new option for saving Algood’s water tower. Carver Moore said the structure may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. He said the designation could supply the city with grant funding to help repair the aging tower. “With the grant program, I always tell people it’s highly competitive, but a water tower ... Read More »

Crossville Police have arrested two people for allegedly leaving a puppy inside a car for several hours. Officers charged 21-year-old Jaide A. Janow and 21-year-old William Keith Hayes with animal cruelty. Authorities came in contact with the puppy on Monday morning after responding to the Economy Inn. A police report said officers observed the animal to have shallow breathing and ... Read More »

The Cookeville Fire Department has issued a burn ban due to dry weather conditions. Chief Daryl Blair said he will not be issuing any burn permits until further notice. “It will be in effect until we can get some significant rain to come in, and only mother nature knows when that will be here,” Blair said. “With the recent and ... Read More »

A 10th home will receive repairs through a state grant awarded to Fentress County two years ago. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said this will be the final home to receive improvements. “It comes from the Tennessee Housing [Development Agency] and it helps low-income families to refurbish their homes that they’re living in,” Johnson said. “We started out doing six of ... Read More »

The Putnam County Election Commission has rewrote its mobile phone policy. Chairman Phil Adams said the revised policy requires voters to silence their phones upon entering polling places. “By law, they don’t have to turn them off. We’re just modifying this to have them silence their phones,” Adams said. “Then, we’re trying to minimize them from using them for any ... Read More »

Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris wants employees to think twice before using CBD. Farris said some of the products can show up on drug tests. “CBD oil is certainly questionable at best when it comes to testing. In fact, not much of it or if any at all is regulated by the FDA,” Farris said. “There’s been several know cases ... Read More »

Fentress County supports the state’s effort to increase the E-911 surcharge to $1.50. County commissioner’s approved a resolution Monday asking lawmakers to support the increase. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said raising the rate from $1.16 would be beneficial to his county. “Because it brings that much more revenue into the 911 facility. That revenue helps pay for a lot of ... Read More »

A lockdown occurred at White County Middle School Tuesday due to a threatening email. A press release said someone sent the email from the school to the email chain of White County Schools. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said quick action from teachers and administrators helped identify the suspects within minutes. “Although these situations are alarming, I want to assure ... Read More »