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Tuesday is the last day in Tennessee to request a mail-in ballot for the November 3 General Election. Putnam County Elections Commission Administrator Michele Honeycutt said residents can hand deliver, fax or email their requests by Tuesday. Honeycutt said it’s simple for residents to check on their mail in ballot “What a lot of people have done and it’s quick for ... Read More »

Former Cookeville City Council member Dwight Henry saw the good and bad of the relationship between the city of Cookeville and Putnam County during his three terms on the council. He said communication can quickly deteriorate the relationship. “One of the things I learned is there’s no such thing as too much communication,” Henry said. “You know, you’ve just got ... Read More »

Cookeville is leaving the decision on participating in this year’s Halloween up to individuals. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said residents that do not want trick or treaters at their door should keep their lights off on Halloween. However, Mills said the city is asking for those who go out to still practice good safety. “Those that want to participate ... Read More »

Governor Bill Lee said he expects the legislature to hold BEP Funding steady this year. Basic Education Funding provides a large percentage of school revenues annually. Upper Cumberland School Districts have been concerned that students moved to home schooling this year because of COVID might impact state funding negatively. “I think you will find the same desire for the legislature ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Planning Commission is considering making changes to its new lot guidelines for those landowners with private water sources. Under current rules, in order to create a lot in Cumberland County without public water, it must be at least two acres and have a private source of water. Planning Director Tommy Lee said past variances allowing less acreage ... Read More »

Overton County residents have seven chances to get a free flu shot this week. The Overton County Health Department will conduct seven drive-thru clinics this week. All are free. Overton County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. “We want to encourage everyone to come out, hopefully that will ... Read More »

A study to review White County’s need for a countywide fire department should begin as soon as next month. Commissioner Stanley Neal and a Steering Committee are putting together a sub-committee to conduct a community impact study. He said a countywide fire department could help a growing community. “We have more growth, more homes,” Neal said. “It’s become harder and ... Read More »

Clay County High School hopes to have a new scoreboard for the baseball and softball teams by the start of the season. Clay County Athletic Director Rob Edwards said the school board voted to accept bids on the project, and bids are due by November 6. Edwards said he wanted to start making progress this Fall to make sure it’s ... Read More »

The Sparta-White County YMCA will close Monday for walking track and hallway renovations, with plans to reopen Halloween Day. CEO Kyle Goff said the hallway tiles have been there since 1992 and renovating has been on his wish list for a while. Goff said the new-look track will be an aesthetic upgrade, while also keeping walkers safe. “Around our walking ... Read More »

The Fentress County Board of Commission will discuss the purchase of land for a new Ag Pavilion Monday night. This is a special called meeting to discuss the previously tabled decision on purchasing land for the future Fentress County Agriculture Pavilion. The 15 acres sit at 3600 South York Highway. Commissioners last week believed the county could get a better ... Read More »