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Social work and police work have been teamed up for over five weeks now in Cookeville and some 45 cases have already been worked. UCHRA Substance Abuse Solutions Director Glen Sayes said he’s been overwhelmed by the programs possibilities. Sayes said a system has been created to help the city keep track of the work being done. “We give them ... Read More »

Overton County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post has added four new members meaning the organization will continue to operate. Commander Jerry Greer said the post held two open houses to recruit younger veterans after fears of having to shut down. “Before, most of our membership were older veterans that have life membership, so they do not pay due any longer,” ... Read More »

A Putnam County Commissioner has an idea on how to relieve parking issues at the Justice Center by moving some vehicles off site. Commissioner Jonathan Williams said he recommends building a protected car lot to store the vehicles. Currently, he said about a quarter of the lower parking lot appears to be used for vehicles that are not immediately needed ... Read More »

30 years ago students at TTU made the push to develop the Black Cultural Center and now that history is on display in person and online. Tech’s Archives put together this collection of important documents, events and groups that made the push to open the center in 1990. Multi Cultural Affairs Director Charria Campbell said she feels this anniversary comes ... Read More »

Church attendance across the Upper Cumberland has either returned close to normal or declined since reopening in May. The Crossville First United Methodist Church returned to in-person worship in July. Pastor Steven Lee said attendance fell from over 400 before COVID-19 to nearly 100. The biggest challenge he says is encouraging members to not fear the church’s future. “Even though ... Read More »

The Highland Residential Services is dealing with water leaks resulting in a loss of $40,000 so far this year. Executive Director Dow Harris said two leaks in Baxter and Monterey have been the main source of financial loss, but repairs are currently in progress. “That takes away from other things that we need for capital improvements and the inventory in ... Read More »

The Algood Police Department is hosting a Drug Take Back Initiative Saturday, no questions asked. Officer Elena Neff said people will most commonly flush away their unused prescription drugs or just leave them at home. “At that point these drugs find their way into the wrong hands, so whether by misuse, abuse, or theft,” Neff said. “If they flush them ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech is looking to develop a unique style of residence hall that is based off a design at the University of Florida. That building is Infinity Hall, and it’s a combination of living, creative spaces and entrepreneurship opportunities under one roof. University of Florida Associate Director in Housing Mary Jordan said this type of facility can set the tone ... Read More »

The White County Commission will gather Monday to discuss three budget resolutions. Changes could be made to the county’s general fund, public works fund and drug control fund. The commission will also hear reports from the county’s committees. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the White County Courthouse. Monday, the Fentress County Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. ... Read More »

Clay County residents seeking a job can attend a drive-thru job fair Monday in Celina. Chamber of Commerce Director Doug Young said this is a great opportunity for the community. “You might come out of this with a really good situation,” Young said. “It’s important to take advantage of this situation. We don’t have these things often, and certainly not ... Read More »