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Algood City Council unanimously voted against the closure of Wall Street from Main Street to 5th Avenue. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the original request from Hope Church came in so the church could increase the parking area and construct a park for the community. She said a recent traffic study concluded that more than 2,000 cars traveled on Wall Street ... Read More »

May is Older American Month and Cookeville Senior Center has added programs to get seniors active. Executive Director Maxine Frasier said the most difficult issue facing seniors now is getting them to return to social activities after COVID. Frasier said the center’s new hot home-cooked lunch program is part of that draw. “Sitting down together with your friends and having ... Read More »

Several days of wet weather have helped the region’s dry conditions, but have not fully eliminated the concern for burning. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said a drier-than-normal spring has left several parts of the Upper Cumberland to issue red flag warnings against burning. He said the conditions are constantly monitored, and that some areas have listed those red flag ... Read More »

Overton County will move forward with conducting a sales tax audit. County Executive Steven Barlow said a company will come in a look at all business in the county. He said they will look at businesses that are paying sales tax, that are not paying sales tax, and how to make sure everyone is contributing. “There’s a lot of new ... Read More »

The TBI received funding to aid the efforts Tennessee Alliance for Drug-Endangered Children in Clay and Putnam Counties. Statewide Coordinator Tabatha Curtis said the program works to leverage resources for children who are exposed to substance abuse, use, and manufacturing of drugs. She said this can include anything from food stability to school supplies. “So Putnam and Clay County were ... Read More »

One Overton County audit finding is under investigation by the State Comptroller’s office. Comptroller’s Director of Communications John Dunn said they could not comment on the ongoing investigation. “Our Office has not released a subsequent report related to this investigation, so I can’t say anything more at this time,” Dunn said. “I’m also not able to provide additional specifics about ... Read More »

City of Algood has appointed Anna Walker as the new City Recorder. Walker was one of 14 applicants for the position. She replaces former recorder Ann Flatt who retired at the end of April. Read More »

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited Livingston Academy Tuesday to present the Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award. Hargett said that the award was started to try and incentivize schools to get their students to vote. He said through the work of two students and their instructor, the school had registered 100 percent of eligible students to vote. “I’m ... Read More »

Monterey needs to improve revenue in both its water and sewer operations with residents paying half of what they should. That finding shared with the Board of Aldermen Monday night as Consultant Sarah Chandler of consulting firm Jackson Thornton shared study findings. Chandler said the biggest discrepancy showed in sewer rates. “You’re bringing in 73 cents of every dollar that ... Read More »

Putnam County Commissioners got the School System’s syllabus for this year’s budget, the system’s anticipated growth needs, and capital project priorities during a joint session Monday night. Commissioner Darren Wilson said he appreciated the overview which included a facilities and maintenance priority list through the 2028 school year. “I do like the fact that they’ve got given us a five-year ... Read More »