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Overton County Health and Rehab is reopening visitations due to the county’s COVID positivity rate. The Overton County Health Department reported a 3.4 percent positivity rate this week.  Public Relations Director Scott Stevens said offering visitations are important to keeping those in the facility connected with friends and family. “If you would like to visit us on a nice warm ... Read More »

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce said that the success of the first Cumberland River Musicfest exceeded expectations. Director Hope Vargas said that the festival served as a good learning experience for how to improve the operation for next year. “We learned a ton as we saw how things played out,” Vargas said. “Honestly the greatest need was that we needed ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved the first reading of reopening the connection between Salem Church Road and England Drive. Planning Director Jon Ward said that the connection was closed by ordinance in 2002 by city council against the recommendations of the Planning and the Public Works Departments. “Reopening this street would provide access to a traffic light-controlled intersection at Neal Street,” ... Read More »

The new Southwest Putnam County K-8 School will have its own identity in the near future. The Putnam County Board of Education discussed plans to set a naming committee at the December board meeting. Board Member Kim Cravens said when the board selects community members to appoint, they can look out of their district. Cravens said Park View Elementary parents ... Read More »

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations celebrated the graduation of 24 officers from their State Academy. Representing the Fentress County Sheriff’s Department, Chief Investigator Jerry Mifflin said that he wanted to take part in the academy to enhance his ability to protect the Fentress community. “It was an intense training,” Mifflin said. “It was packed with several tools and training scenarios ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech is hosting the 131st meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science on Saturday. The Tennessee Academy of Science directs Tennesseans on various science issues. Tech Physics Professor Adam Holley will be the featured speaker. The meeting is highlighted by poster and oral presentations from students. In addition to morning poster sessions, there will be several oral presentations in ... Read More »

Monterey will seek grant funding to renovate and install new sidewalks in the downtown area. The Monterey Board of Aldermen approved moving forward with the funding possibility Monday. Grant Writer Dawn Kupferer said the town could repair walkways along Commercial Avenue. “Now that we have the new trail section that links the high school and the elementary school, we have ... Read More »

Celina looks to bring monthly move nights to Donaldson Park. The Board of Aldermen approved the some $12,000 purchase for a projector screen and sound system. Mayor Luke Collins said he would like to have a showing this month. “Through town meetings and also through just listening to people when you go to ball games or you go here or ... Read More »

A monthly car cruise-in event will be coming to downtown Gainesboro. The Board of Aldermen gave approval to the event and road closures required Thursday. Event Coordinator Charlie Brown said his plan is to have the cruise-in every first Saturday of the month. “Every county around Jackson County has a cruise-in, and this one doesn’t,” Brown said. “I know a ... Read More »

The 18th Annual Mistletoe Market returns to the Leslie Town Centre this weekend. Event Coordinator Kathryn Molina said that this year’s market will host some 50 vendors, ranging from clothing to candles to crafted goods. She said that the market will be a great opportunity to get holiday shopping crossed off early. “I think especially this year more than ever, ... Read More »