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A rule change on the naming of roads in Putnam County may be on the way. Commissioner Jonathan Williams said current practices allow roads to have the same primary name but a different secondary title. For example, Tennessee Avenue versus Tennessee Drive. “I think it is a practice that we need to end,” Williams said. “It’s not only confusing to ... Read More »

UCHRA will introduce a new water assistance program to the region this new year. Community Services Assistant Director Megan Spurgeon said similar to its air and heating program, Upper Cumberland residents could receive relief for water bills. “We can now use this water program to address water needs and wastewater needs of our communities,” Spurgeon said. “We served several hundred ... Read More »

Fentress County will apply for a Tennessee Arts Grant to place a mural in downtown Jamestown. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the mural on East Central Avenue would showcase local scenery and the beauty of Fentress County. “As you come into the square there in Jamestown off of Highway 52 heading west there’s a home ship building there and ... Read More »

The Clay County Board of Aldermen has signed the papers to accept a land donation to create a small downtown park. Mayor Luke Collins said the only item that remains is a signature from the Brown family. “Now, we do not have it back from Mel Brown yet,” Collins said. “It’s been mailed to him. Every indication is he is ... Read More »

Retiring Cookeville City Judge David Ledbetter said that the best part of his career has been the people. Ledbetter said that it felt like the right time to step away from the role. He’s been serving the city for 42 years. “Working with the city all those years, I’ve met every council member, every mayor, every department head, every city ... Read More »

Jackson County’s 911 Department is asking residents to make sure their information is up-to-date when it comes to emergency notifications. Director Michael Smith said that after the storms earlier this month, it’s a good time to remind folks how important correct information is to emergency responders. “If you don’t have your address posted, we can’t find you,” Smith said. “If ... Read More »

White County Schools have seen a continued increase in the number of homeless students in its district. Family Resource Center Director Beverly Dronebarger said approximately 75 students have been identified as homeless. “Some of that has been resulting from COVID, loss of work for families being displaced from other communities,” Dronebarger said. “But some of it has just come from ... Read More »

A Cookeville lottery player won $1 million Christmas Day. The Tennessee Lottery reported Sunday morning the player bought the winning Powerball ticket at the Circle K on Spring Street. The player matched five of five white balls to win in the Saturday drawing. It is the 335th ticket sold since 2004 with a $1 Million win or greater. The Lottery ... Read More »

Candles may present fire dangers if you do not taking the right measures this holiday season. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said the placement of a lit candle can prevent accidents from happening. “Make sure that you are setting them on a surface that is non-combustible like paper or something like that,” Dial said. “Make sure to place them on ... Read More »

Putnam County will apply for an almost $500,000 grant through the Department of Health for the county jail system. Mayor Randy Porter said that the money will be used to help with COVID mitigation. “To spread the inmates out more, to change out HVAC systems and so forth,” Porter said. “It can only be spent here on our jail system ... Read More »