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Livingston’s courthouse square could receive pedestrian signals in the near future. The city applying for a state grant up to $100,000 to install the button system at three of the four intersections. Capital Projects Coordinator Ray Evans said the project is a natural step forward considering the growth of the central business district. “It’s amazing over the last four, five, ... Read More »

Putnam County Commissioners agreed to the sell of the Old Bridge Road property Monday night that had once been used as an election precinct. The county will receive $85,000 for the purchase of the facility. The sale passed unanimously 24-0. Commissioners agreed several months ago to allow the property to be sold after some local residents expressed interest in the ... Read More »

Putnam County School System set to purchase new fencing for Jere Whitson Elementary and Cornerstone Elementary. Attendance and Enrollment Supervisor Chris Pierce said it will purchase chain link fences at both schools. He said the need was identified by SROs and Principals at the schools. “At Cornerstone, it will completely fence in and separate the playground from the back parking ... Read More »

The White County Commission meeting turned into a school board discussion Monday night following public concern over study materials. Tennessee Pastors Network President Dale Walker spoke to the commission on the behalf of a White County family. Walker said the family took offense when their student was assigned to read the book, “The Hatchet,” which includes violent moments and references ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s Counseling Center still seeing a large need for services from its students. Director Christina Mick said there was an influx during COVID, and the need is ongoing. “There is a mental health crisis on college campuses nationwide and it’s linked to COVID among other things,” Mick said.  “But the number one things colleges nationwide are seeing are an ... Read More »

Fentress County Senior Advisory Board set to host a special called meeting to create a fundraising committee this Wednesday. Senior Center Director Alice Kirby said the board has played a vital role in the Senior Center’s operations and helped to guide the direction of the center. She said the fundraising committee will help streamline the budgeting and financials. “This is ... Read More »

A new outdoor classroom facility has opened at Obed River Park in Cumberland County. Parks and Recreation Director Donnie Moody said the roofed area can accommodate 50 people. It includes eight stone benches and 12 large seating boulders. “This is a project that we have talked about for several years,” Moody said. “We’ve had interest with schools, TWRA and soil ... Read More »

A Monterey High School student is helping the school revamp a vintage t-shirt design from the 70s. Junior Bryleigh Walker said school administration asker her to breathe new life into the design for a new generation. She the gear was originally just in hoodie form and only available in one location. “I thought this would be a great opportunity to ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services applying for $2.5 million in state funding to construct more housing units. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said if approved, the grant would help continue the housing authority’s master plan for 20 units at Buffalo Valley Road. “It looks to target people that are about to be homeless. People that maybe can’t afford their market rent anymore,” ... Read More »

Clay County Volunteer Rescue Squad starting the process to apply for a brand new grant opportunity. Unit Director Bruce Rhoton said the state recently budgeted some $2 million in grant funding for rescue squads to purchase equipment needs. “And they told us when we looked at the grant first and foremost you have to have the PPE and the turnout ... Read More »