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Lanes are open again after an accident on South Willow Avenue near Lone Oak Drive early Tuesday morning resulted in the closure of all lanes. Cookeville Police Department Public Information Officer Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said one driver has been arrested on a DUI after crashing into a utility pole. Leonard said when first responders were on the scene, a tractor-trailer ... Read More »

Cookeville Gas customers receiving bill stuffers this month explaining the reason behind the city’s 13-year high in natural gas rates. Director Amber Greenwood said the insert breaks down the rates based on fixed and purchasing costs. “We recognize that the rates are going up,” Greenwood said. “They are higher than last year. About 30 percent more than last winter and ... Read More »

The Putnam County Commission will hold a special called meeting sometime in December to consider funding the 5-8th grade wing of the new Park View School. During a Fiscal Review Committee meeting Monday night, Director of Schools Corby King presented a quote that would require an additional $16.5 million. Commission Chair Ben Rodgers said the county’s budget committee will have ... Read More »

Cumberland County Justice Center providing a new space for children involved in court business to feel more comfortable. Cumberland Sheriff’s Office PIO Gary Howard said the Comfort Corner is a kid-friendly room filled with toys, books, and games. He said they wanted to do what they can to make kids comfortable during a court visit. “We’re seeing more and more ... Read More »

The Warren County Utility District Board does not want to pursue a management contract with the Spencer water system. Spencer city officials shared a letter of request last month for the utility district to operate the water system while the city maintained ownership. Chair Glenn Mitchell said the board would be interested in purchasing the city’s water system. “We think ... Read More »

Van Buren County Schools closed Tuesday due to rising absenteeism. The district is set to reopen Monday November 28th following an extended Thanksgiving break. The system is closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for the holiday. According to the school system, after-school care or basketball games scheduled Monday and Tuesday are cancelled, as well.   Read More »

Livingston residents and business owners looking forward to the $1.5 million street improvement project coming to Church Street. That is according to Downtown Revitalization Committee Chair Gene Gantt. Gantt said some 25 people attended an informational session over the project last week where the city encouraged feedback. “We wanted to make everybody’s aware of what the plans were, because of ... Read More »

The long-awaited Taco Bell on Fast Lane in Baxter officially held its grand opening Monday morning. Franchisee Partner Amir Ferdowsi said the promise of the store opening has been met with much excitement from the community. “When we announce it, especially in these rural towns, it’s probably the biggest thing that we’ve ever experienced coming into a town,” Ferdowsi said. ... Read More »

Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP has elected its newest officers to serve for the 2022-2024 term. Tom Savage was re-elected as the Branch President. Johnnie Wheeler will serve as the First-Vice President and Jack McMurry will serve as the Second-Vice President. The following positions were elected as follows: Third Vice President-Walter Buck Fourth Vice President-Ruth Ventrice Treasurer-Geeta McMillan Assistant Treasurer-Linda Irby Secretary-Monica ... Read More »

Governor Bill Lee will enjoy a turkey raised and harvested by York Institute students for his Thanksgiving dinner. York Institute School Director John Bush said the turkey was one of 66 birds students raised to maturity. He said the opportunity came about after Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn told the governor about the turkey farming efforts. “Just a great ... Read More »