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Putnam County will be collecting donations for Middle Tennesseans dealing with the aftermath of Saturday’s tornado through Wednesday. Cookeville Community Center Program Coordinator Debbie Parker said the center will take donations until 4pm Monday, and from 8am-7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Parker said she remembers the support the Upper Cumberland received during the tornadoes of 2020, and now is our ... Read More »

The Van Buren County Imagination Library is looking for ways to raise additional funds so they can continue to promote reading to young children. Board Co-Chair Elsie Blaylock said the library currently relies on donations and fundraising events to operate. Blaylock said they are also searching for sponsors for the library from within the community. “We are a low-income area, ... Read More »

The project to turn Peachtree Avenue into a pedestrian walkway across Tennessee Tech’s campus is on schedule with major construction slated to finish in February. Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said grading and pavement work is going on right now. He said the stretch of road between Wings Up Way and University Drive will provide an entryway to the campus. ... Read More »

The Warren County Jail developing education courses for inmates after running into an issue with an earlier proposed CDL class. Some $800,000 in grant money going to the project. Warren County Executive Terry Bell said they had to pivot after realizing most inmates would not qualify for CDL classes. Bell said anyone taking the CDL Program needed a clean driving ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools training on a new District Guiding Coalition to achieve increased social and academic enrichment for students. Secondary Instructional Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the coalition has 33 members including Director of Schools Corby King and the principals of all district schools. Winningham said the coalition is result-oriented, pursuing measurable enhancement of student and teacher experience. “Anything we do, ... Read More »

Showcasing the many ways to recycle, Cumberland County Solid Waste has recycled old soda cans to create a Christmas tree. The tree was made as part of a Christmas tree contest held by a Crossville bank. Solid Waste Director Conrad Welch was the brains behind the festive tree made of mostly green and red cans. He said he was surprised ... Read More »

The Algood Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Patrol beginning this week for Booze It or Lose It. Algood Police will have increased patrols during the holiday season focusing on speeding and DUIs. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said he hoped announcing their participation would help deter drunk drivers in the city. “We’re going to be looking for ... Read More »

The Fentress County Chamber of Commerce is holding a food drive to help ease the burden of winter weather. Fentress County Chamber Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the elderly community is often most susceptible to the challenges of the changing seasons. Rosenbaum said the Chamber and the community are helping the Fentress County Food Bank feed those in need through ... Read More »

Putnam County Sheriff’s Department seeing success filling many of its new Justice Center positions, many being filled by retired officers moving to the area. Putnam Sheriff Eddie Farris said many of the retired officers moved to Putnam County before finding out about the vacant positions. After enjoying settling here, Farris said many saw the need for law enforcement and decided ... Read More »

Upperman High School is renovating its baseball field and adding a new scoreboard in preparation for the 2024 season. Upperman High School Athletic Director Ross Fanning said the school sits in a swampy area that has created drainage issues. Raising the field with new dirt will improve drainage and keep the school from having to cancel or move games anytime ... Read More »