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Students in Putnam County are getting hands on training, but many courses are going virtual. Similar to the way you might pick up a new recipe or fix a car from a video online. Career and Technical Education Coordinator Jeff Slagle said both ways to learn are available, as they adapt during the pandemic. “We’re actually doing some video work ... Read More »

Bed and Breakfast owners said when the pandemic hit it was devastating for their business. But now, things seem to be back and better than ever once people started to get out and look for safe places to visit. Co-Owner of The Garden Inn, Mike Kopec said he saw the change this Summer. “Absolutely phenomenal, people are wanting to travel ... Read More »

There’s one week left for Putnam Parents to decide how their kids complete the 2020-2021 school year. Putnam County School Director Corby King said the system needs a clear direction for how each student plans to learn, whether it be in-person or remote. King said the uncertainty of how students will attend is affecting the learning environment. “If there are ... Read More »

Sparta’s city caboose will have a new home at the head of the downtown walking trail. The city built a three foot deep rock pad for the caboose to sit on. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the train car will add a unique aspect to the trail. “A moving company is going to move it for us cause we ... Read More »

Some businesses in downtown Livingston can now utilize its sidewalks for signage as long as ADA guidelines are followed. Mayor Curtis Hayes said sidewalk on the east side of the square is the only one large enough for signs. The sign must be within five feet of the business and no larger then two feet. “We have had some merchants ... Read More »

By the end of September, nine electric car charging stations will be available across the Upper Cumberland. The project is part of a three-year Tennessee Tech study to research how electric vehicles could be the new future of transportation in rural communities. Mechanical Engineer Assistant Professor Pingen Chen said Carthage, Livingston, Sparta, Spencer, and Byrdstown will have electric car hookups ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission will elect and appoint a chairman Monday night. The commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. The donation of surplus police supplies and vehicles will also be up for approval. The Fentress County Board of Education will consider contracting an attorney for the school board when they meet Monday after a work session at 5:30. Byrdstown Board ... Read More »

Nearly a quarter of all street lights in Cookeville have transitioned to LED, and there is still more to come. Currently 21 percent of street lights and 18 percent of parking lot security lights are LED. Cookeville Electric Department Director Carl Haney said these lights are more energy efficient in the long run, and that’s why they are going into ... Read More »

It’s been 40 years since the founding of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. MADD Tennessee State Board Member Norris Skelley has been a member for more than half of the group’s existence. During Skelley’s 27 years in MADD, the alcohol fatality rate has dropped by 200 deaths in Tennessee. However, Skelley said there is more impaired driving today than when his ... Read More »

If you are looking for employment, the American Job Center will hold a drive in job fair Monday Fourteen companies are looking to hire at the Putnam County location on England Drive. Employment Representative Jimmy Simpson said people genuinely wanting to work will likely walk away with a new job. “There is everything from manufacturing positions. There is distribution center ... Read More »