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Clay County Commission has updated the language in its building permit rules to increase public awareness. County Mayor Dale Reagan said the county has had a building permit requirement since around 2009. He said there was an increased need to make sure potential developers know what is required before building. “We’ve had a lot of folks that are moving into ... Read More »

Jackson County’s flood hazard maps saw no major changes after receiving the latest updates from FEMA. EMA Spokesperson Derek Woolbright said the last time the county received new maps was around 2010. He said the map points out areas in the county most likely to have flood hazards. “Those kinds of maps allow us to figure out areas that we ... Read More »

Putnam County Parks and Recreation will now offer indoor pickleball courts at the Cookeville Community Center several days a week. Director John Ross Albertson said community members can play Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. He said knowing pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, they want to create more opportunities for folks ... Read More »

The Crossville City Council will consider renewing its contract with Azure Flight to operate the city’s airport. The City Council discussed the item at its work session Tuesday night. City Manager Greg Wood said it is to be a 60-month contract. “They did a revised contract, the city attorney looked it over and I think he said it looked pretty ... Read More »

A joint investigation by McMinnville Police, Warren County Sheriff’s Department, and the District Attorney’s Office lead to the arrest of a Warren County woman for selling fentanyl. 30-year-old Crystal A. Jones was discovered selling pressed M-30 pills containing fentanyl. Jones was arrested Tuesday and charged with the sale of fentanyl and child endangerment. Jones’ 8-year-old child was found in close ... Read More »

Putnam County School System asking the community to be aware of a potential scam posing as a fundraiser for the Algood Middle School football team: Someone going house-to-house collecting money to replace shoulder pads for the team. Coach Matt McCarver said they are not fundraising for this equipment. McCarver said the only fundraiser the team has underway at this time ... Read More »

Putnam County Planning Commission Approved the preliminary plat for a new subdivision off of Medline Road that would create some 54-lots on 63 acres. The item had been tabled at the last meeting so the county’s attorney and the developer’s attorney could reach an agreement for needed road improvements before the development was approved. Putnam County Attorney Jeff Jones said ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Pride leaders calling the passage of what is known as the anti-drag bill “disgusting.” Governor Bill Lee signed the bill this month night that makes “a person who engages in an adult cabaret performance on public property” a criminal offense. UC Pride President told News Talk 94.1. she was uncomfortable providing her name, fearing negative and potentially dangerous ... Read More »

A new sewer project in the Cane Creek area will remove from service two old facilities and allow for future growth Cookeville City Council, the Putnam County School System, and Highlands Residential Services are jointly working on the new pump station. It will be located on the Cane Creek Elementary School property. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said HRS ... Read More »

The Town of Monterey moving forward with a Tennessee Tech grant opportunity that will provide the city with electric vehicle charging stations. Alderman Alex Garcia said this opportunity comes separately from the proposed electric vehicle infrastructure plan. He said the funds cover the costs of $25,000 Level 2 charging stations at the depot. “If there’s a cost it will be ... Read More »