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Sgt Alvin C. York State Historic Park will host its annual Veterans Day event Saturday, honoring Tennesseans who fought in World War I. Park Manager Nate Dodson said there will be programming from 9am-4pm at the park including reenactments and a ceremony honoring Tennessean soldiers past and present. Dodson said it will be a unique opportunity for families to learn ... Read More »

The Livingston/Overton County Veterans Day Ceremony has been moved Friday to the Joe L. Evins Community Center. The decision made because of the possibility of inclement weather. The event begins Friday morning at 10am. The event had been scheduled for the Courthouse Square, however forecasters say showers are possible during the setup time for the event. The Community Center is ... Read More »

District Attorney General Jason Lawson said he took information about a Jackson County paddling incident to the Jackson County Grand Jury for a decision on charges. Dodson Branch Elementary Assistant Principal Tena Lynn and Teacher Jackson Patterson face charges following the early October paddling incident. Both were jailed Tuesday. Both have been placed on administrative leave. Lawson said the complaint ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center CEO Buffy Key has been appointed to a board of directors position. Key will serve on the Tennessee Hospital Association Board of Directors. The THA is a not-for-profit organization that advocates for the interests of hospitals, health systems and other healthcare organizations in the state. Key brings 32 years of healthcare and hospital experience to the ... Read More »

Cookeville High School wants to add an indoor softball facility. Currently the softball team shares a facility with the the baseball team. Athletic Director Adam Kefauver said he has gotten permission to take bids and has spoken to architects and other contractors. Kefauver said the conversations he has had with contractors has gone well. “Weather in Tennessee is so unpredictable ... Read More »

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s Executive Director visited a Putnam County veterans day event Wednesday, expressing optimism about a larger Cookeville clinic. The system is planning on opening a large clinic in the county by 2026. Executive Director Michael Renfrow said the planned clinic will be double the size of the current clinic. It will also expand specialty care services for ... Read More »

A new book by Putnam native Charlynda Scales debuted at number three on Amazon on the day of its release, reaching number two the next day. The book is titled “Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline” and chronicles Scales’ failures in her journey. Scales said the positive reception went beyond anything she had expected when releasing her entrepreneur business empowerment book. ... Read More »

Bids to replace parts of the roof at the Three Star Mall for a new Warren County Senior Center came in slightly over budget. Warren County Executive Terry Bell said the bid came in at $452,000. Bell said while that number is some $50,000 higher than expected, it is well within the range set by the county budget. “Right now, ... Read More »

Scammers are utilizing a program designed to help Overton County students and families with absenteeism in an attempt to gain personal information. Someone is contacting families and portraying themselves as being affiliated with Engage Tennessee, a state initiative launched in the county. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said students provide all the information needed to sign up for the program ... Read More »

The Clay County Sheriff’s Department has reached out to Putnam County about housing inmates in the expanded Putnam County Jail. Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone said he spoke with Putnam County Jail Administrator Tim Nash about entering into a long-term contract to house Clay County inmates. “Even if we started a jail today, we’re two or three years, 24 months ... Read More »