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Putnam County just released a downloadable phone app to help residents keep up with their court dockets and jury duty. Putnam Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said the county coordinated with a vendor who had worked on government-used apps before. Wilkerson said the free app allows citizens to look up information regarding their cases and make payments. “I think anytime ... Read More »

This week the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board will discuss approval of a new interlocal agreement. The agreement, once approved, will declare how the airport is to be run and the roles each the four governments involved will play. The governments of Cookeville, Sparta, Putnam County, and White County will all have to ratify the plan after the board approves ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland officials continue to push to have sales tax revenue taken away by the state in the early 2000s restored to local municipalities. Representative Ryan Williams said he feels good about the chances of having the funds restored, but Governor Bill Lee will have to champion the issue.  A 2002 state budget crisis caused legislation to allow the state ... Read More »

Overton County is looking to hire new judicial commissioners with current staffers set to retire. A judicial commissioner is an on-call position. They set bonds, write warrants and order of protection notices when the County Clerk’s Office is closed. County Executive Steven Barlow said the candidates would have to be willing to be on call on late nights, weekends and ... Read More »

Crossville’s Meadow Park Lake is considering adding walleye as a new target species for anglers. Through a partnership with TWRA, the lake is currently fielding local guest opinions as to whether the addition would be welcomed. Meadow Park Lake Manager Kyle Presson said the recreational fisherman on the lake he has talked to showed some interest. “TWRA’s come out and ... Read More »

McMinnville On Ice slides back into town Saturday for its second year. Director of Parks and Recreation Justin Scott said he and the organizers learned a lot during last year’s first event. Scott said the city moved up the opening to support Main Street McMinnville’s annual Flip the Switch event and Small Business Saturday. “Setting it up people start driving ... Read More »

Flu season is here and getting your flu vaccine is the best way to stay healthy. Cookeville Regional Medical Center Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said anyone six months or older can receive the vaccine and should unless they have a contrary indication. “We are just starting to see cases of flu,” Etter said. “So now is a great time ... Read More »

Putnam County Rescue Squad getting the first gift of the holiday season, a straight axle box truck. Public Information Officer Mike Herrick said the rescue squad was looking into purchasing new trailers to replace the aging ones they use to haul heavy equipment. Herrick said Cookeville Heating and Cooling was working to sell the truck, but chose to donate it ... Read More »

With just a few minor issues left to fix, the Putnam County Soccer Complex near Cookeville High School is basically complete. Parks and Recreation Director Cody Maynard said there were some top dressing issues to still take care of to level the field, but some practices were already held on the field last month. “It’s been a project we’ve been ... Read More »

The Tennessee Mini Pullers will be holding several garden tractor pulls starting in 2024. One pull already scheduled is April 12 and 13 in Livingston at the Overton County Fairgrounds. That event will be a charity event for Shriners Children’s Hospital. The event is close to Tennessee Mini Pullers owner Dale Hargis’ heart. His son receives treatments there. “The best ... Read More »