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Tuesday’s hailstorm in the Cookeville area may have some wondering about the possibilities of roof damage. Risher Roofing Owner Randal Risher said those with metal roofs should be okay besides a possible dent or two. But, shingled roofs may be a different story. “A lot of times what happens is these will come and hit the granules on the existing ... Read More »

If you think you’re seeing a lot of help wanted signs, you are right. Highlands Economic Partnership reported up to 10,000 jobs currently in Jackson, Overton, Putnam and White Counties. Economic Development Director Rod Kirk said there are lots of opportunity for industries to expand in the counties, but companies cannot fill the positions. “It even goes out to the ... Read More »

Now that the Cumberland County Commission has approved a county-wide water authority, work begins on membership. The legislature approved the idea as a way to address long term water needs. Mayor Allen Foster said utility boards within the county will have the first opportunity to join. “Now we just go and talk to them and see if and how they ... Read More »

Every criminal case that has came through the Livingston Police Department in the past three years could be in question by the lack of evidence oversight. That is according to Local Attorney Brett Knight who practices in Overton County. Knight said he and other local attorneys received a letter last week from the District Attorney’s Office. The letter advised that ... Read More »

The Run for the Wall’s over-night stops in Cookeville have been so successful that the coordinator wants to stay two nights next year. The Putnam County Visitors Bureau hosted over 300 motorcycle riders two weeks ago. After completing the trip to Washington D.C., Tourism Director Shan Stout said the riders ranked Cookeville as their favorite spot. “What really is it ... Read More »

City of Baxter approved the annexation of some 52-acres of land to the East of Gainesboro Highway at its Tuesday night meeting. Codes Official Bob Lane said that the landowners had approached the city about the annexation to help with potential development. He said that annexing territories can sometimes be a huge benefit to the city proper. “The more rooftops ... Read More »

Former Assistant General Manager Ben Newman is taking over as Caney Fork Electric Cooperative’s new General Manager. Newman replaces Bill Rogers who recently retired. Newman said that his goal is to continue providing affordable electricity reliably. “We have some things coming up with new developments in technology,” Newman said. “Hopefully our outage management system will become more updated and we ... Read More »

Putnam County Regional Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for a new 65-lot subdivision off Buffalo Valley Road. Director Kevin Rush said that the plat proposes single-family homes with lot sizes ranging from 20,000 square feet to a few acres. “We are seeing a lot more interest in doing subdivisions in the western part of the county,” Rush said. “There ... Read More »

Don’t expect Tennessee Avenue in front of the FedEx site to reopen anytime soon. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said subgrade work has supposedly been completed. Now, the city needs to time the final gravel surface with T-DOT to pave the road. Mills told the Joint Economic Community Development Board Tuesday that with some good luck the work should be ... Read More »

Former Jamestown Mayor Lyndon Baines reported missing after not returning home from a motorcycle ride. Jamestown Police Detective Jason Duncan said Baines left his home distraught around 3:00 p.m Sunday. Duncan said his wife reported him missing on Tuesday. “He’ll go on these rides when things are bothering him, or when he starts having things playing on his mind. He’ll ... Read More »