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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 »

Celina Health and Rehab has donated land to Celina to create a new park. Mayor Luke Collins said the two acres are located near the center off of Highway 53 as you enter the city. “A great thought and a great gift to give to the community back like that,” Collins said. “To give property for a playground which would ... Read More »

The state’s Sons of American Revolution organization trying to identify and mark the graves of 12 Revolutionary War veterans buried in Putnam County. Graves and Landmarks Committee Chair Joel Davenport said the group has narrowed down their resting place to the county. Davenport said some do not even have a headstone. “It was said in Roman Culture that a man ... Read More »

Putnam County recognized the men and women who fought for our freedom in a Veterans Day ceremony held at the county courthouse Friday. Mayor Randy Porter said the community remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice and the families that share their memories. “Even those families may have not been on the battlefields, they still suffered not knowing for days ... Read More »