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McMinnville Civic Center Renovations Wrapping

Renovations to McMinnville’s Civic Center should still be completed by September despite minor delays. McMinnville City Administrator Nolan Ming said with a project this size, you are going to run into problems you did not plan for. The combination of the smaller design problems caused the general contractor to ask for a 21 day extension. “We were surprised that we ... Read More »

Fireworks Only This Year In Algood

Live music, concession stands, and children activities will not be part of Algood’s Fourth of July celebration. The only event planned this year is the annual fireworks show. City Administrator Keith Morrison said this was a tough decision for he and the event committee. “It was very difficult, especially since we’ve made a lot of progress bringing the event back ... Read More »

Local Seniors Benefit From Volunteers

A new study from the American Journal of Preventative Medicine shows volunteering seniors are healthier. The results verify that adults over 50 who volunteer for at least 100 hours a year or about two hours per week have a substantially reduced risk of mortality. They are less likely to develop physical limitations. They have higher levels of subsequent physical activity. ... Read More »

UC Airport Updates Traffic Control Plan

Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has a new traffic control plan for the airport to reduce the risk of accidents. Manager Dean Selby said the airport has made agreements with several aircraft operators to not allow vehicles within 100 feet of an aircraft. Selby said an accident would occur eventually if traffic precautions were not implemented. “We are kinda modifying the ... Read More »

American Legion Hosting Flag Retirement

The Overton County American Legion Post 4 in Livingston is hosting an American Flag Retirement ceremony Sunday night at 7 p.m. Post Sargent of Arms Robert Secott said the Flag Day ceremony will be a way for people to honor the service of a loved one. “What we do is if people have a flag they want to bring up,” ... Read More »

Whittaker Park Reopens Saturday

Monterey’s Whittaker Park and playground will reopen Saturday, the town of Monterey announced Friday afternoon. The decision was made in consultation between the town and Putnam County Parks and Recreation. The reopening includes the playground, basketball courts, and tennis courts. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said in a statement that all CDC guidelines should be followed when using facilities. That includes ... Read More »

Clay County School Year Will Begin On Time

The Clay County Schools will start the school year on time August 1. School Board members decided Thursday night to move forward with a normal start to the semester. School Director Matt Eldridge said social distancing and frequent sanitizing will be the new normal for students returning to school. “There’s basically two options: you could either come back on time ... Read More »

State Officials Worried About Franchise and Excise Taxes

While many local governments continue to anxiously look at sales tax numbers, some state officials are worried about how Franchise and Excise Tax returns. Franchise and Excise taxes are due the 15th day of the 4th month following the close of a business’s year. For business with a January 1-December 31 calendar year, this tax is normally due on April ... Read More »

The Bufford Pusser Exhibit Reopens At The Baxter Depot

The Bufford Pusser exhibit at the Baxter Depot is now open for visitors to honor the police officers of Putnam County. Bufford Pusser was Sheriff of McNairy County, Tennessee, from 1964 to 1970. He has been the inspiration for many books, songs and movies for his efforts against crime. Baxter Police Department Chaplin Tim Sharp has collected Bufford Pusser memorabilia ... Read More »

Numbers Suggest Covid Baby Boom

A local OBGYN has seen pregnancies almost double during the Covid stay at home order. OBGYN Namaste of McMinnville reported 61 pregnancies from May to June this year. Last year, the healthcare provider saw only 33 pregnancies. OBGYN Namaste Medical Assistant Hannah Shay said this is a small sample size but point towards a Covid baby boom. “Back in the ... Read More »