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Water levels of two main Upper Cumberland lakes may seem down to the general public, but the Army Corp of Engineers intentionally lowers water levels this time of year. Water Management Hydraulic Engineer Robert Dillingham said Dale Hollow and Center Hill Lakes typically fill in the spring and are brought down to a winter pool. “They’re basically right where we ... Read More »

Livingston Academy will be getting new weight room equipment after the school board approved the purchase Tuesday night. Chair Mike Hayes said the some $34,000 purchase is made possible through remaining funds from the stadium project and a donation from the Quarterback Club. “This contingency money was already approved in the program,” Hayes said. “So, we were just going to ... Read More »

Voter turnout in Tuesday’s election strong according to election officials. Unofficial results that include early voting numbers show that Putnam County saw more than 40 percent of registered voters participate. A total of 19,854 people voted. In Cumberland County, more than 46 percent of voters hit the polls with 21,952 total ballots cast. In White County, more than 7,000 people ... Read More »

The death of Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker just two months after his election have some in the community calling for a special election. Former Board of Aldermen Member Rebecca Iaquinta said that with almost a full mayoral term left to serve, the current Aldermen should set up an election rather than make an appointment. “I don’t care what their politics ... Read More »

White County Emergency Officials asking residents to refrain from outdoor burning while dry periods continue. Fire Departments have been out all day Tuesday on brush or grass fires, vehicle fires, and structure fires. EMA Director Matt McBride said on Tuesday alone, firefighting crews responded to around nine calls. “I think it’s a concern of everyone’s,” McBride said. “I think it ... Read More »

Newly elected Putnam County Register of Deeds John Sanders said creating a more user-friendly office is his main goal. Sanders received 53.8 percent of the vote to win the four-person race. Sanders said the work will begin by assessing the current office and making a plan with employees. “Just like any office that you go into, in time there are ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center limiting visitation campus wide to ages 16 and older. The hospital said this is due to the community increase in cases of RSV and the flu. In the OB department, no visitors under the age of 16, other than siblings, will be permitted. Read More »

Lorie Krauss has been named the new Executive Director for Cookeville Cityscape. Krauss will begin her work on November 21st. The Cookeville native and Tennessee Tech graduate brings a 25-year career in foster care to the downtown revitalization group. “I am honored to be able to continue my service in this community through the CityScape position,” Krauss said in a ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Group will join the provider network of Summit Medical Group, the largest provider network in East Tennessee. CEO Paul Korth said the group specializes in primary care and is better positioned to offer more primary care options for patients and the community. The organization will take over starting March 1st. Offices will remain at their current location ... Read More »

State Representative Paul Sherrell set for another term after receiving over 75 percent of the vote. Unofficial results show that Sherrell defeated Democratic Candidate Cheryl Womack Uselton. Sherrell received 11,851 votes against Uselton’s 3,401. Sherrell represents District 43, which includes White, Grundy and part of Warren Counties. State Senator Paul Bailey ran unopposed in this election. Bailey received over 45,000 ... Read More »