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Six blue ribbons, four red ribbons, two third place ribbons and two honorable mentions. Quite a haul for Magness Library Director Brad Walker. In his spare time, he grows flowers. Walker took the 14 honors at the Tennessee Gesneriad Society’s annual event. “One of the most common plants people knows is the African violet,” Walker said. “It’s one of the ... Read More »

Getting an architect in place to help design Sparta’s new splash pad project will be a major step for the long-awaited project. The city is currently accepting qualifications from prospective applicants. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said some social media speculation said the project has been designed and the plans are in place. He said that is false. “There’s no plans ... Read More »

The Ayers Foundation Trust continues its work in Warren County to help students succeed with post high school plans. The trust has produced some 17,000 scholars across its schools. CEO Burton Williams said one of their most successful programs it the Ayers Scholars Program which helps students succeed through technical or community college, university or the military. Williams said the ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech waiving application fees for the second year in a row through the month of September. High School seniors and transfer students can apply at T-N Tech Dot EDU. The free application period of part of a statewide initiative called College Application and Exploration Month. The free application period ends September 30. The application process takes roughly 15 minutes. Read More »

Putnam County Sheriffs Deputies apprehended a Colorado bank robber in the county over the weekend. Jerry Robert Stubbins robbed a Colorado Springs credit union August 25, escaping with $420,000. The Sheriffs Department received work Thursday Stubbins might be in Putnam County and issued a “Be On The Lookout” alert for deputies. Deputies spotted a silver minivan at the Dollar General ... Read More »

Scouting District Chairman said Upper Cumberland Scouting enrollments have returned to pre-COVID levels. District Chairman Bob Mackie said the youth development program lost membership during the COVID years but all the activities started back 18 months ago and all in-person activities have returned. Mackie said despite the competition of other outside interests, the Scouts are thriving. He said that includes ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has a new director of its Alumni Center. Susan Luna-Hazlewood took over the role of director of the Crawford Alumni Center on Friday. She was previously the Associate Athletics Director for the university. Luna-Hazlewood said she was looking forward to her new set of responsibilities. “I’m really excited to be here,” Luna-Hazlewood said. “I love Tech. I love ... Read More »

White County Fair goers will get to experience an expanded heavy machinery rodeo, as part of this year’s fair schedule. The White County Fair opened its gates on Friday. White County Fair Board President Mike Wilson said he is excited for the improved heavy machinery rodeo. “We’ve actually expanded that into our main arena,” Wilson said. “We still have the ... Read More »

Overton County Sheriffs Department is prepared for the fight against drunk driving over the Labor Day Weekend. The long weekend often sees an increase of intoxicated drivers on the road. County Sheriff John Garrett said he will be casting a wider net with more officers on the roads to help combat drunk drivers over the weekend. “Here in Overton County, ... Read More »

White County’s Chamber of Commerce President has announced his retirement, and his replacement has already been chosen. Current Chamber of Commerce President Marvin Bullock is set to retire later this month. He is being replaced by current Executive Assistant Jenny Dale. Bullock said he has complete confidence in Dale taking over the role of president. “This year they said do ... Read More »