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Byrdstown Locating Water Leaks To Improve Water Loss Rate

Byrdstown starting a second round of leak detections for the Pall Mall Chanute Water Utility District. Mayor Sam Gibson said finding the leaks will help improve a 50 percent water loss rate the recently acquired system faces. “Pickett County is an area that’s got a lot of sink holes, a lot of rocks and places where water doesn’t come up,” ... Read More »

PCSS Working To Prevent Students From Falling Behind Over Breaks

Putnam County Schools are working to ensure high school students in the 21st-century program don’t fall behind over spring break. Extended Learning Program Coordinator Brenda Hughett said the federally-funded program helps the bottom 25 percent of students who are economically disadvantaged.  She said that the spring break intercession days help those students who are failing or at risk of failing. ... Read More »

UC Allocated $1 Million In New Childcare Creation Program

A new grant program coming to the Upper Cumberland will fund renovation projects for childcare facilities. UCDD Economic Development Director Megan Choate said the region has been allocated $1 million of federal COVID money coming through the state. “The Childcare Creation Program is a new program that is going to be putting grant dollars into the region to help create ... Read More »

U.S. Kayak Fishing Open Postponed To Spring 2023

The 2022 U.S. Kayak Open and accompanying events will not be coming to Cookeville this spring.. Participants concerned about the pandemic indicated that the event would see much lower participation. U.S. Angling in partnership Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce have decided to postpone the event to 2023. “More than anything, we want this event to be a huge success for ... Read More »

Flooding A Risk As Storms Pass Through UC This Week

Flooding and strong storms a threat for the Upper Cumberland over the next few days. Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith said residents should be mindful of flood prone areas as some communities anticipate up to four inches of rainfall. “It will become saturated as time goes on through the week,” Smith said. “That’s when we’ll start to see more ... Read More »

Van Buren Improving Fire Protection And Rescue Gear Through Grant

Van Buren County will use grant money to purchase new fire protection and rescue gear. Commissioner William Maxwell said new breathing apparatuses, turnout gear and vehicle extraction equipment would bring its five departments up to standards. “This gives us the ability to upgrade these things and get equipment that we would ordinarily not be able to purchase without a grant,” ... Read More »

Algood PD’s Brandon Bean Recognized For Community Commitment

Algood Police Department’s Patrol Officer Brandon Bean was recognized by the American Legion for his commitment to helping the community. Bean said that it was his work trying to help people involved with a drug house that earned him that recognition. He said that he spent countless hours speaking with those affected and trying to get them the help they ... Read More »

White Co. Parks And Rec Want Input Through Online Survey

White County Parks and Rec is seeking community input to help in the formation of its new master plan. Landscape Architect Kevin Guenther works for the planning organization that is helping create the master plan. He said that it’s important that the people of White County tell them what they want and need, not the other way around. “Part of ... Read More »

Rep. Williams Working On New Alzheimer’s Care Bill

Representative Ryan Williams is working on a new bill to assist in Alzheimer’s care. He said that it would create respite care for family members taking care of loved ones at home who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. “To provide assistance to those families for respite care for three or four hours a week per month,” Williams said. “With the ... Read More »

PCSS Seeing Fewer Student Teachers With Fewer Going Into Education

Putnam County School System is seeing fewer student teachers come through the program than previously. Middle School Instructional Supervisor Dr. Sharon Griggs said that she attributes that to fewer people going into the education field. She said that those who do go into Putnam Schools typically come from Tennessee Tech. “We have some great student teachers coming in from Tennesee ... Read More »