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Livingston Baptist 4th Of July Celebration Still In Planning Phase

Whether or not the Livingston’s 4th of July celebration will take place will depend on state guidances and local health officials. Organizer Greg Arnold said he hopes to receive a definite answer by June 15. “In the past we’ve always done it at First Baptist Church, but we’re also this year looking at Central Park in Downtown Livingston,” Arnold said. ... Read More »

Less Than One Day’s Supply Of O+ Blood Remains

Less than one day’s supply of O-Positive blood is available through Blood Assurance Monday. “Usage was very high last week and we need our community to come out in full force to help get these types where they need to be to ensure we have what we need for our local patients,” Blood Assurance Medical Director Dr. Elizabeth Culler said. ... Read More »

Church Reopenings Running Smoothly in UC

Churches around the Upper Cumberland see around two thirds of their members returning to services. North Sparta Church of God Pastor Steve Gerhart said they average around 155 members after three Sunday services. Before the coronavirus, they averaged around 180 members. Gerhart said his congregation is relieved to finally be back together in person. “You can gather parts of a ... Read More »

Tech Postpones On-Campus Athletic Activities Until July

Tennessee Tech’s athletic department will not have on campus athletics until at least July. The NCAA Council voted to allow on campus voluntary activities beginning June 1. Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said academic institutions have the option to postpone. “Tennessee Tech currently has no activities being permitted on campus through the month of June,” Wilson said. “All summer schools, ... Read More »

Cookeville Wants To Add Turn Lane At Capshaw Elementary

The city of Cookeville wants to decrease traffic issues in front of Capshaw Elementary. Cookeville Public Works Director Greg Brown said the city wants to add a turning lane along Hudgens Street and Elm Avenue. But the Putnam County School Board must approve giving the land to Cookeville before starting the project. Brown said the lane will allow parents to ... Read More »

Overton Jail Continuing Video Visits

Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said the jail will stick with video visitations for now. “During this whole shutdown, our visitation never really shutdown,” Garrett said. “Even though it restricted people from coming to the jail and being able to sit in front of the visitation monitor or screen, families could remote in and set up an online visit. That ... Read More »

Hormann To Begin Production In July

The White County Hormann facility is preparing to begin production in July. Cameron Rudd, President of Hormann, LLC, said production will begin in phases. “For the July 4 start, we look to be somewhere around, we currently have 16 people on staff, by that date, we’re looking to hire another 20 to 25,” Rudd said. “That should get our Phase ... Read More »

White County Freedom Celebration Will Proceed

White County’s annual Fourth of July Freedom Celebration will proceed this year. Pastor Steve Qualls has helped organize the celebration. He said he has been in constant contact with the mayor, sheriff, police chief, and other county officials. “We know some people think that maybe it’s terrible that we would do this,” Qualls said. “Our response is that at some ... Read More »

Old Sewell Building Remodeled To The Monarch

Baxter’s historic Sewell building is days away from opening under a new name: The Monarch. Owner Kellie Fitzpatrick said the 100-year-old building will serve as an event space for weddings and corporate events. “It’s a beautiful building, it’s one of the few remaining larger historic buildings maybe not in all the Upper Cumberland, but certainly in Baxter,” Fitzpatrick said. “I ... Read More »

Overton Fair Decision Next Week

The Overton County Fair Board still has not made a decision on whether or not they will hold their fair. The fair in Livingston is scheduled for July 16-26. Treasurer Donita Wilson said they are waiting to last possible moment to make a decision. “Everything’s still kind of up in the air, and we haven’t received any more guidance,” Wilson ... Read More »