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Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said road and sewage work on Old Walton Road is nearing completion. During Monday night’s work session, City Council members considered a change order to allow for the purchase of an estimated 920 tons of binder to finish the final 50 feet on the road. A USDA grant would only cover patching the roads. “The ... Read More »

Passport processing at the Cumberland County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office will be by appointment only starting November 1. Circuit Court Clerk Jessica Burgess said the change was made to help both employees and the public. She said the public will have a set time to be able to come to get their passport and will not have to wait. She ... Read More »

UCHRA has become the sponsor for the Putnam School System Child Nutrition At Risk Program. The program is a federal effort meant to assist with providing students with food during school, extracurricular activities, and tutoring. UCHRA Community Services Director LaNelle Godsey said that one day they received a call asking if they were interested in the sponsorship. Godsey said the ... Read More »

An Upper Cumberland Veterans Support Group is asking for your help in sending packages to local soldiers. The Blue Star Mothers will host their ‘Fill The Humvee’ event Saturday from 10am-2pm at the Jackson Plaza Food Lion. Upper Cumberland Chapter President Stephanie Young said the group is made up of moms focused on supporting the military at home and abroad. ... Read More »

Sparta workers trying to get the city’s new train caboose spruced up in time for this weekend’s Lester Flatt Day. Sparta City Administrator Tonya Tindle said they hope to get another coat of paint on the new addition before the weekend. Years of old paint had recently been removed and the engine prepped. Tindle said it has been nice seeing ... Read More »

TDEC’s Deputy Commissioner said changes being made to what will eventually be Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park in White County would be noticeable this time next year. Greer Tidwell said the state park system is currently hiring park rangers. He said TDEC would also be adding amenities to the area like a visitor’s center, bathrooms, and ranger stations as well ... Read More »

Jackson County Central Fire Department will host a Woodstove And Fireplace Class Tuesday night to raise awareness of the potential dangers of improper use. The fire department’s Rick Vlahos will be teaching the class. He brings not just his firefighter training but 40 years of experience instructing retailers on woodstove and fireplace installation. He said a lot of people do ... Read More »

The Warren County UT Extension is restarting the Family and Community Education Club in the Dibrell community. The club will service the Dibrell community by offering Meals on Wheels, a reading program, leader training, and other service projects for the community. The club will also link up with other FCE clubs across the county to provide services on a larger ... Read More »

A new market with a focus on fresh, locally-grown produce has opened in Gainesboro. Miss Sallie’s Market is operating in a newly-renovated 100-year old building on the Gainesboro Square. Store Owner Natasha Deane said she was inspired to start the store when she discovered that many people in Jackson County shared her frustration over the lack of fresh, healthy foods ... Read More »

The Avalon Center wants to make sure the community understands the resources available to fight domestic violence, the purpose of a Candlelight Vigil and Resource Fair Tuesday. The Vigil commemorates those who have faced domestic violence as well as those in the community currently dealing with the issue. Event Organizer Tessa Williams said the Resource Fair is a way to ... Read More »