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Some residents have called on the Board of Aldermen to hold a special election instead of making an appointment to fill the seat of former Mayor Nathan Walker. Alderman Alex Garcia said his biggest concern is the expense of holding a special election. “I don’t know exactly what it would cost but I know it would cost a ton of ... Read More »

Work on the Jefferson Avenue widening project in Cookeville will continue through the cold season. That is according to TDOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley. Bradley said utility relocation and grading for the new roadways will be the majority of work. “This project is a little bit behind schedule due to material shortages,” Bradley said. “Those materials have been delivered, ... Read More »

Local and state leaders broke ground Monday on a Putnam County broadband expansion project that would benefit some 2,300 homes. Twin Lakes officials gathered at Poplar Grove Baptist Church where the state presented a check worth more than $10 million for the project. The company was named a finalist for state funding earlier this year. CEO and General Manager Jonathan ... Read More »

Cookeville Police Department set to issue new firearms to officers. PIO Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said the department was looking to transition to new pistols with upgraded technology. “By switching to the 9 mm pistol, this will make our officers gain compatibility with surrounding agencies,” Leonard said. “Along with the ability to mount a miniature electronic reflex sight. And the electronic ... Read More »

Monroe County Medical Center Administrator Andrea McLerran denies claims that its leadership played a role in the Clay County Commission’s decision on a hospital incentive package. McLerran was present at a commission meeting earlier this month when commissioners voted 6-3 against $250,000 for a company to reopen the Cumberland River Hospital. Celina Mayor Luke Collins claimed that the Kentucky hospital ... Read More »

Integrity. That is the focus of newly appointed Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith. Smith was selected by the Board of Aldermen last week to permanently serve as chief after a short period as the interim. Smith said the department has implemented new policies and procedures. “I know it has been a great process and a long process,” Smith said. “I ... Read More »

Monterey potentially exploring the next steps of a T-DOT grant opportunity that would expand the rail trail. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the $678,000 grant would extend the trail 1,000 linear feet from Oak Street to Woodcliff. “And it would also address the sidewalks that run along the side of Whitaker Park,” Cleary said. “And in the same location, it ... Read More »

FAFSA application process is now open to prospective college students. The program provides need-based financial aid to those who apply and meet qualifications. Jackson County High School Gear Up Coordinator Gary Flynn said that the process can sometimes be daunting for applicants, but the key is coming prepared. “Take your income tax, any kind of bank statements that you might ... Read More »

Algood United Methodist Church hoping to complete renovations to its building by March. Pastor Albert Willis said the process has taken over two years. He said because the church was built in 1899, it was a large undertaking to renovate the roof, the outside walls, and the church’s inside. “They had never had ever taken all the boards off that ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will consider bidding out a roof replacement project for its jail. The project comes recommended from the county’s budget committee. Commissioners will vote on absorbing the cost for air evacuation benefits for county employees. The agenda continues with the salary of an assistant director for the chamber of commerce up ... Read More »