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Putnam County Schools beginning the process of creating its next three-year school calendar. Calendar Committee Co-Chair Hannah Davis said that a committee is formed to take into account holidays, breaks, and anything else that could affect school days. “The committee’s job is really to do the research and look over the calendar and make those recommendations to the school board,” ... Read More »

Jackson County Chamber is launching a new website to serve as a one-stop shop for job seekers in the community. Director Hope Vargas said that she was inspired by the Clay County Chamber which has a similar program. She said she wanted to make it easier for people to apply for jobs. “I felt that the least that I could ... Read More »

A detached garage fire in Algood Tuesday evening resulted in the total loss of the structure on Raines Circle off of Highway 111. Police Chief Dale Armour said that responders suspect the fire started by a lawnmower sparking. He said that when the fire department arrived the garage was completely involved. Armour said that the fire began to spread to ... Read More »

Algood City Council has set its property tax rate at 0.3963 per $100. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that rate is the same as last year’s. He said that the council did not feel the need to take in more money through a rate increase, as they were making good progress as is. Morrison said that the tax rate has ... Read More »

Crossville City Administrator Greg Wood is working with a local downtown group to renovate the city’s depot. Downtown Crossville Inc. has donated $10,000 to the project to go along with $30,000 budgeted by the city. Wood said the groups wants a pressure treated deck and new barn doors. “Just make it at least a three-season venue out there so that ... Read More »

After four-weeks of searching and pursuing leads, Overton County K-9 Unit Bella has yet to be found. The dog escaped from her handler’s property last month. Sheriff John Garrett said the department has extensively searched the area by foot, drone and with infrared cameras. “A multitude of sightings that have been reported we have followed up on those and what ... Read More »

Days after graduation, and for some Tennessee Tech students the search is on for a job. Tennessee’s Tech’s Director of the Center for Career Development Russ Coughenour said that the keys to success are networking and scouring the job board. “I think you still have to pay attention and construct a quality resume and practice interviewing but it’s a very good ... Read More »

Putnam County Commission Budget Chair Ben Rodgers said he’s hopeful about what the new school funding formula means for the county. Putnam County School System Director Corby King presented information about the funding formula to the County Commission Monday night. Rodgers said that under the new formula, the county should be in good budget shape for the next five years ... Read More »

Nearly 100 new affordable housing units in Cookeville celebrated by Highlands Residential Services Tuesday. The housing authority held a ribbon cutting for its newest development Oak Tree Towers and broke ground on its next phase Hickory Valley. Executive Director Dow Harris said the developments bring a new image to affordable housing. “We celebrate the completion of phase two and phase ... Read More »

The Monterey Police Department seeking public assistance after a suspect escaped during a vehicle pursuit Tuesday morning. Police Chief Bill Randolph said Austin Hofmeister allegedly stole a Coca-Cola tractor trailer in Crossville. Hofmeister entered the town limits via Highway 62 from Clarkrange. “So one of our officers got behind it, and we had another officer waiting,” Randolph said. “When it ... Read More »