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Crossville Fire Department’s Ladder Truck Paying Off

Crossville firefighters are fighting fires better with a ladder truck they’ve had for two years. The truck has a 107-foot ladder with a camera at the top, which allows a better aerial view of the fire. Deputy Fire Chief Chris South said this feature allows firefighters to remotely control the water nozzle. “It sets up and deploys much quicker,” South ... Read More »

Jackson County High School Repainting This Summer

Jackson County High School will receive a new paint job this summer. The hallways, lockers and the concession building will be painted to match the theme of the remaining parts of the school. The project is currently out for bid. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said taking pride in your school’s environment shows students the importance of the ... Read More »

Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee Volunteers With Gainesboro Church

Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee visited volunteers at Gainesboro’s New Hope Baptist Church Thursday morning. The First Lady helped load food and water into local residents vehicles. Lee said many people are in great need for food during these hard times. She hopes by volunteering and meeting the people of Jackson County that the community will feel encouraged. “We hope ... Read More »

Cookeville Reopens Playgrounds

The City of Cookeville will reopen playgrounds at city parks Saturday. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said as warmer weather returned, demand to use the playgrounds has increased. “We have a lot of requests, a lot of interest, and a lot of people anxious to play,” Woods said. “It’s beautiful weather. Our numbers seemed to have stabilized somewhat in this ... Read More »

Putnam Finalizing Graduation Plans

Graduating seniors in Putnam County are about to get their long-awaited day in the spotlight. High School graduations for Putnam County Schools begin Friday night at 6 p.m. for Upperman, followed on Saturday by Cookeville’s at 10 a.m. and Monterey at 4 p.m. All the graduations will take place at Tucker Stadium on Tennessee Tech’s campus. Putnam County’s Curriculum Supervisor ... Read More »

McMinnville Man Arrested After TBI Tip

A McMinnville man arrested after an Electronic Service Provider reported the man possessed child sexual abuse material. 30-year-old Travis Alan Young charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor. He’s being held in the Warren County Jail under $100,000 bond. A cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to the TBI started the investigation. Agents ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools Energy Conservation Upgrades

Jackson County Schools will receive lighting, plumbing and HVAC upgrades to conserve energy. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said she is excited to see updated and energy efficient schools in her district. “They are working on the gym lights right now in the schools,” Brown said. “We expect to start seeing immediate savings. Those old light fixtures use ... Read More »

Automatic Gas Meter Pilot Coming To Cookeville

The Cookeville Gas Department will start testing automated gas meter readers for select communities in August. Gas department Director Jeff Mills said around 50 households will receive the new meter readers. Several commercial and industrial locations will also be included in the project. “This is going to be a pilot program,” Mills said. “We hope it does work out like ... Read More »

Algood To Upgrade Buck Mountain Water Pumps

Much needed upgrades to the Buck Mountain water system are coming thanks to state grant. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city plans to increase pump capacity and place the pump station above ground with a new system. The upgrades are a necessity to continue to provide water to Buck Mountain. “The pumps there were put in several years ... Read More »

Putnam Library Reopening Monday

The Putnam County Library will reopen to the public Monday. The Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to move onto the second phase of the library’s reopening plan. Library Director Phil Schaller said Phase II will allow the public back into the building. “Phase II is where we move further into reopening,” Schaller said. “In this phase we’ll still have curbside ... Read More »