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TTU’s new associate athletic director for development Sara Prinzi has big goals for her new role. Coming in during the aftermath of COVID-19, Prinzi said raising money with fall athletics being cancelled is the immediate need. Long term though, finding the funding to renovate Tucker Stadium is the big one. “When other people are building brand new stadiums, the only ... Read More »

Families with special needs children will not miss out on the Rising Above Ministries Hollywood themed Heroes’ Ball. Rising Above Ministries Co-Founder Becky Davidson said the 14th year of the Heroes’ Ball will have dancing, a DJ and games for families to play Friday. Davidson said this event is to show families they are not forgotten during the pandemic, and ... Read More »

The Van Buren County School budget is on schedule for approval before the October 1 deadline. During Tuesday’s County Commissioner meeting, School Director Cheryl Cole said the school district has met their three percent fund balance and Maintenance Of Effort. “We’ve presented a budget here,” Cole said. “It’s been about two months ago and numbers are not matching up, which ... Read More »

A portion of Cedar Avenue in Cookeville will close off this month for construction. The Cookeville Police Department announced Tuesday Cedar Avenue from 6th and 7th Street will be blocked off beginning Thursday. The street will remain closed until the following Friday. This is the first phase of the Cedar Avenue Beautification project. New lampposts, sidewalks and an improved storm ... Read More »

Three missing Cumberland County residents were found safe after getting lost in the Calfkiller Mountains. 69-year-old John Curley and 50-year-old Stacy Beasley were spotted by Putnam Sheriff deputies Tuesday, while 66-year-old Michael Lynn Curley was found Wednesday afternoon. Putnam Sheriff Eddie Farris said the trio left their Mayland residence to ride ATV’s Monday night when they got lost and separated. ... Read More »

The Tennessee Valley Authority is offering virtual home assessments in place of sending a technician to your home. Sparta Utility Manager Belva Bess said this is a safer option for households. “If you have a smartphone you can show them,” Bess said. “They would show you and tell you what they need to look at. You would point your camera ... Read More »

Baxter will repair its sewer system through a $628,000 Community Development Block Grant. Baxter Mayor John Martin said this grant will help fix an leaking pipes within the system sewer system. “We’re gonna utilize that $628,000 dollars to camera our systems,” Martin said. “To do repairs to try to alleviate some of the water that’s going into our system.” Martin ... Read More »

Monterey’s Standing Stone Care Rehab is asking for pen pals for its residents. The center is posting photos of residents online including their interests for personalized letters and packages. Administrator Casey Malone said the program is meant to fight loneliness and boredom with visitation being limited. “This pen pal program allows them to feel apart of the community that surrounds ... Read More »

The Highlands Initiative is working to get businesses and unemployed workers connected to put their skills to use. Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Communications Director Allison Boshears said publicizing the jobs available is key to getting them filled. The steps being taken to connect the employees and employers include a job portal on the Highlands and Chamber website and social ... Read More »

Eco-Panels of Tennessee has opened a new facility in Clay County’s Hermitage Springs. Eco-Panels of Tennessee builds and distributes energy efficient wall units used in residential and commercial construction. President Josh Beasley said about eight employees currently work at the factory. “For a number of years, Clay County has been identified as a distressed county, as far as employment opportunities ... Read More »