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Hope Church in Algood moving forward with a different upgrade and expansion plan after city council voted not to close Wall Street. Pastor Jason Yarbrough said they originally had asked city council to consider closing Wall Street for safety reasons. He said architects are now moving forward on designs with that not being possible in mind. Yarbrough said there had ... Read More »

Centennial Park will present Crossville’s 4th of July Celebration Tuesday Night. Leisure Services Program Coordinator Mason Fox said the park has hosting Crossville’s celebration for over 30 years. He said the celebration is one of the park’s favorite events because of how it brings the community together. “We just love everyone being in the park and just being together in ... Read More »

Putnam County Sheriff’s Department in negotiations with the Nashville Middle District United States Marshal to house federal inmates with the new jail addition. Sheriff Eddie Farris said that this is an opportunity that has come about through a good working relationship with the state marshal’s office, so there is a good sense of trust. Farris said it also because of ... Read More »

Cookeville Electric Department budgeting to replace below-ground lines for two subdivisions this year: Laurel Park and Hillsdale. Director Carl Haney said they prioritize these projects by looking at where the department sees the most failures. He said with below-ground lines, the failure is a result of direct bury lines. “But they were put in probably 40 to 50 years ago ... Read More »

Independence Day can be fun for the family, but not so much for pets. McMinnville Public Works’ Lyndon Bussell said there is usually a spike in missing pets around the 4th of July because animals get spooked by fireworks and run away. He said he recommends making sure your pet is easily identifiable. “By having a good tag with the ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools hoping to add cosmetology courses at Upperman High School after seeing growing popularity at Cookeville High School. CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the program has been offered at CHS since the current building has opened and has continued to grow under Instructor Nicki Goins. She said she believes it is growing because there are students who are ... Read More »

Utility relocations are currently underway for T-DOT’s Jefferson Avenue widening project stretching from I-40 to Highway 111. Communications Relations Officer Rae Anne Bradley said that includes electric, fiber, gas, water, and sewer. She said that part of the work is moving from south to north of the project. “Some stream relocations, construction of box culverts, and drainage installation work are ... Read More »

Gainesboro’s American Legion Post 129 will honor America with a flag retirement ceremony Tuesday Morning. Post 129 Adjutant Everette VanHooser said during the ceremony they will retire U.S. flags that are no longer in usable condition. He said disposing of flags in the proper way to show respect is very important to the American Legion. “It’s important for the flags, ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Executive Director Mark Farley said the Agency began as part of Lyndon B. Johnson’s war on poverty. He said in the 50 years the agency has grown to provide over 20 programs on behalf of the state government. “They designed this concept to be spread across the United States ... Read More »

Putnam County Library hygiene kits provide items that low income individuals can’t afford. Marketing and Outreach Librarian Lexxi Romero said she had set a goal for this year to provide assistance to the low income and un-housed communities. Romero did her research and consulted with community nonprofits. “And it took me a few months to come up with what I ... Read More »