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Applications are available for Overton County’s Junior Fair Board. Junior Fair Board Director Sonia McCowan said that kids from 7th grade through 12th grade to apply. She said that the experience has many benefits for Overton County kids. “It’s just a  fun way to give back to your community, it’s a good way to get volunteer hours that you need ... Read More »

When it comes to winter boating, the most important step is to prepare for the weather. TWRA Wildlife Sergeant Dustin Buttram said that bundling up and wearing heavy layers is key for going on the water during cold weather. He said that the other key to preparing is to wear an inherently buoyant life jacket. “With inflatables, they’ve very dependable, ... Read More »

The City of Algood approved a resolution for the issuance of a water and sewer revenue and tax deficiency bond. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that the resolution for the $1.89 million bond came from a review by the USDA. “To get permission to go to bid from USDA they had to go through all of our documents,” Morrison said. ... Read More »

Clay County Commission has accepted the bid for paving work by the ambulance service building. Mayor Dale Reagan said that the low bid came from Edmonds Paving at some $74,000. He said when it was first constructed, the county was only able to pay for paving at the front part of the building. “We’re thankful our highway department cam in ... Read More »

Is feeding the homeless as a non-profit illegal without a permitted kitchen? That is a question that the Cookeville’s Recovery Kitchen faces. The Putnam County Health Department issued a cease and desist against the organization stating hot food cannot be served until the kitchen becomes compliant. Executive Director Lynda Loftis said she believes the ruling is a misinterpretation of the ... Read More »

A synthetic opioid more potent than fentanyl has caused 10 overdose deaths in the Upper Cumberland over the last several days. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the drug is called Carfentanil. A drug developed as an elephant tranquilizer that is often used directly or as a heroin lacing. “Obviously some of those are in Putnam County,” Farris said. “The ... Read More »

Tennessee Department of Education recognizing Putnam, DeKalb, Fentress and Jackson Counties Friday for prioritizing academic gains with COVID 3.0 money. The Best for All district means a school system spent 50 percent or more of its federal COVID funds to raise academic achievement. Putnam County Schools Communications Supervisor Hannah Davis said the district focused on intervention with its money. “It ... Read More »

Overton County UT Extension Office is hosting its annual strawberry bushel sale. Ag Agent Jason Garrett said that the sale had been going on for the last 30 years or so. He said that this year, they’re providing two varieties of strawberries. “The All-Star berry is a larger type berry if somebody is interested in making pies, making jams,” Garrett ... Read More »

T-DOT will receive bids Friday on four resurfacing projects set for the spring and summer ahead. The largest project is the resurfacing of some 14 miles on State Route 84 from the Putnam County line to State Route 85. The work will also include bridge expansion joint repair. Other projects include the resurfacing of some seven miles of Dodson Branch ... Read More »

The White County School System wants to invest $300,000 annually into capital projects over the next five years. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said a new five year plan was needed with the previous one nearing completion. “With the influx of ESSER funds, we were able to check a lot of those things off of our list,” Dronebarger said. “This ... Read More »