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The Putnam County Library offering a resource at its Cookeville branch called the Memory Lab, which allows users to digitize video tapes, cassettes, or photos. Director Katheryn Wisinger said the tech has been set up for two months and has seen a great deal of use. She said they use scanners for photo negatives and slides, and a system to ... Read More »

9.73 seconds. That is the time that got Tennessee Tech Senior Eli Parker ranked 10th in the world for a one-handed Rubik’s cube solve. Parker competed in the Pittsburgh Summer A 2022 competition where he achieved the record breaking time. “My soul left my body for a second, because I finally got top 10 in my favorite event that I ... Read More »

With their first meeting days away, Putnam County Commissioners already have a large task at hand: how to move forward with the Park View School. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the commission has several options to consider over the next couple of months. “Does the commission want to do something now and issue more bonds to add the 5-8 ... Read More »

The nature of commercial flight undergoing changes, and it could be a benefit to smaller airports like the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. Airport Manager Dean Selby said a long-term restructuring could see a rise in the popularity of smaller carriers as larger carriers tend to be less interested in small markets. “There’s a multitude of these smaller carriers that is ... Read More »

A new ATV park set to open in the Livingston area this fall. Cub Mountain ATV Park will be home to 30 miles of ATV trails, 20 RV hookups, concession areas, and more. Owner Jason Cantrell said the property totals some 1,900 acres. “I know this park will really suit that area well. It’s an old mining community, and so ... Read More »

Cookeville’s next big project on the docket: 10th Street Phase II. That’s according to City Manager James Mills. He said now that city is just about 100 percent finished with phase I, it’s time to turn sights toward the step on the project. “The projected costs on that have gone up significantly from when we originally planned for the project,” ... Read More »

The Livingston American Legion Post 4 & Auxiliary Unit 4 will host a flag retirement this Sunday in honor of 9/11. Post Commander Norm Osburn said they will be stationed at the Overton County Courthouse to properly burn tattered flags. “9/11 it is a good time for us to do it,” Osburn said. “It is a patriotic day. Usually we ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will elect a new chair Monday. Commissioners will also elect a chairman pro-tem. A new $3.00 increase to title fees will also be considered by the commission as well as opening a county clerk office for one day a month in Hanging Limb. This could be the last commission held ... Read More »

Low-income Upper Cumberland can register for reduced healthcare. The Tennessee Healthcare Campaign an organization that aims to help those who are underserved has opened enrollment. Outreach Coordinator Tom Savage said the Upper Cumberland is a focus by the organization considering low coverage rates. “Folks in the Upper Cumberland they really don’t have adequate healthcare and some of them don’t have ... Read More »

The fall allergy season so far seems like it will be a normal one. That is according to Cookeville Allergist-Immunologist Dr. Erin Rohman. Rohman said the peak season should be less severe than last spring which saw a high pollen count. “I would say the peak is more towards the end of September early October,” Rohman said. “But definitely, we ... Read More »