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The Cookeville police department will host a virtual accreditation Tuesday. Any citizen can call in and comment on their opinion of the department’s contribution to the city. Major Ken Sircy said the accreditation process usually takes place publicly with assessors from around the country. Because of COVID, these assessors will be accessible through a phone or zoom call. “For law ... Read More »

Van Buren County’s Piney Convenience Center has closed temporarily due to after hours dumping. Van Buren’s Solid Waste Coordinator Dale Cole said officials recently removed the compactor. Residents were throwing garbage on the ground and on the top of the compactor while it was closed each night. “Several truck loads were having to be picked up in a three or ... Read More »

Algood Elementary is projected to be at 92 percent capacity for next school year. Putnam County Schools Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said he ususally likes to see the percentage at 90, but is not concerned about the projections. The number of pre-registered students for the incoming class is actually lower than last year’s. “Algood is one of our schools that ... Read More »

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-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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »