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Cookeville Planning Commission approved the next step toward downtown Cookeville living. Commission Chair Jim Woodford said the West Side Connection plan will bring some 21 lots of varying residential structures to the old Builders Supply Company property on North Cedar Avenue. “As far as having a substantial number of people living in our downtown footprint, that has never happened,” Woodford ... Read More »

Cookeville High School bringing back an old tradition Friday evening that celebrates students- the Cav Walk. Counselor Julie Smith and Teacher Emily Chambers have coordinated the parade. Smith said the school’s band will lead the sports teams, clubs and Mr. Cavalier in a parade on campus. “We started planning this last year, and we’re trying to bring back some fun ... Read More »

Jackson County Prevention Partnership one of multiple drug coalitions across the region hosting a drug takeback this Saturday. Project Director Nora Anderson said the DEA started drug takeback days in 2010 in an attempt to fight the drug overdose epidemic. She said the day serves as a reminder to the public to get rid of old medications to help prevent ... Read More »

Livingston’s Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center has a new navigator in Mary Stephens. Stephens said she acts as the first point of contact for anyone who comes to the Justice Center seeking aid. She said she works to make them comfortable and explains what the Justice Center offers. “I work with the client and we decide what services they need ... Read More »

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Eric Brown serves as the assistant director at Tennessee Tech’s Cybersecurity Education, Research, and Outreach Center (CEROC). He said the most effective way to protect oneself against ransomware attacks–using a little common sense. “Keep them up to date those little software updates are there for a purpose,” Brown said. “And the other thing, if folks ... Read More »

White County Commission Chair Robert McCormick said a buildup of dirt is the reason why residential trash is being diverted away from the county landfill. McCormick said before the current commission, the correct practices were not followed. McCormick said this has caused the moisture of the garbage to not drain properly. McCormick said the dirt has caused blockages. It also ... Read More »

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office asking for information about a missing Putnam County girl. 15-year-old Olivia Daryl Taylor is a student at Upperman High School. Public Information Officer Austin Pevehouse said she was reported missing by her parents around 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. “We know that in the past, as we know she hasn’t been doing this and the parents weren’t ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Aging Services is in need of more volunteer ombudsman to care for seniors. Director Marie Ferran said ombudsmen are third-party individuals that are advocates for residents of long-term care facilities. “They are literally our boots on the ground,” Ferran said. “They usually live in the community where the long-term care facility is. They agree to visit that facility ... Read More »

Putnam County Sheriff’s Department hosting a de-escalation training at Life Church this Saturday. Sheriff Eddie Farris said several churches in the county approached his department asking for advice on the topic. He said preparation is key in emergency events. “How do we make sure we get the EMS in and out in the proper way, that’s just one small thing ... Read More »

A state mandate put in place several years ago now affecting several Upper Cumberland school systems working to avoid chronic absenteeism. The state classifies chronic absenteeism as when a student misses 10 percent of instructional days. Putnam Schools Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce this is a fluctuating issue and students today would be chronically absent after missing just five days. “It’s ... Read More »