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Starting the year off on a healthy can be as simple as just getting in your steps. That’s according to Putnam YMCA Outreach Coordinator Jenny Thacker. She said that by making sure you move every hour, you can decrease your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and premature death. “Small efforts can make a big impact,” Thacker said. “So it doesn’t ... Read More »

A new state law aims to help domestic violence victims by requiring beauty professionals to receive one hour of domestic abuse recognition training. Genesis House Project Manager Denise Dillon said that the initiative will be key in saving lives. She said that most of the time, abuse will be in areas that aren’t typically visible like on the head. “You ... Read More »

Cookeville City Manager James Mills has completed training for and earned the Certified Municipal Finance Officer designation. A CMFO must meet the minimum qualifications of a chief financial officer for each municipality to “ensure competence in the handling of municipal funds and the protection of public monies.” Candidates for the CMFO program must successfully complete a year-long series of ten ... Read More »

The new Lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park officially opened Tuesday. Governor Bill Lee calls the $40.4 million building an investment in the state to further grow the state park system. “Thirty-five million people visit our state parks,” Lee said. “$1.8 billion in economic input into our state as a result of people coming to visit these state parks.” ... Read More »

Monterey will be gauging interest from local banks for loans to fund its new wastewater treatment plant. The Board of Aldermen approved the next step in the project Monday. Certified Municipal Finance Officer Ella Dishman said the town needs a line of credit of $6 million over a two-year term length. “At the end of two years, then we would ... Read More »

Jackson County will have shelters open across the county for those who are without power after Sunday’s winter weather. Mayor Randy Heady said that shelters are at Dodson Branch Community Center, New Hope Baptist Church, and Granville Community Center, among others. He said that they also are able to deliver generators to those with immediate need. “For those that need ... Read More »

Winter weather Sunday night brought numerous power outages to homes across the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Electric Department Director Carl Haney said that most of the outages are caused by thick heavy snow or ice freezing the lines. “It adheres to the lines and such when it freezes there it causes a lot of weight issues,” Haney said. “Typically that’s our ... Read More »

The Overton County School Board has opened the Livingston Academy stadium project for bids. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said sealed offers will be opened on January 27th for the full board to consider at a later meeting. “I have spoken to a couple of people that have contacted me,” Holman said. “I hope there is good interest in it, ... Read More »

Temperatures in the 70s one day- two to six inches of snow the next. Not something seen often but National Weather Service Meteorologist Mark Richards said it can occur. “We had the subtropical jet involved. The polar jet involved, and when that happens after the threat of tornadoes is over and the front goes by, you have a lot of ... Read More »

The White County High School Warrior Marching Band won first place in the Outback Bowl parade competition. Director Roger Mills said that his students performed in a mile-long parade on the day before the game with five other bands. He said that there were two major highlights from the trip. “The kids just loved the crowd interaction and how many ... Read More »