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Cookeville Performing Arts Center is hosting auditions for its Backstage Series production of “The Half-Life of Marie Curie,” by Lauren Gunderson. Cultural Arts Coordinator Kimberly Frick-Welker said that auditions on Monday are for the two roles in the show directed by Steve Gwilt. “It delves into the friendship of two extraordinary women, both scientists,” Frick-Welker said. “We had Marie Curie ... Read More »

Putnam County’s Bloomington Springs Convenience Center will be temporary closed for repaving Wednesday. Solid Waste Director Doug Ashburn said the facility should reopen to the public Friday, November 5th. “This has been needed for quite some time,” Ashburn said. “We have this one, and we’re also going to do Monterey, Burgess Falls and Buffalo Valley in the near future.” Ashburn ... Read More »

Sparta City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the city could pursue individual storm alerts for residents. Hennessee said the 911 system has the capability to call individuals in the event of a hazardous weather. Hennessee said the city wants to consider the change along with a possible third weather siren coming next budget season. “The question at this point is what’s ... Read More »

Dale Hollow Dam Road will close to all traffic on November 1 at 8:00 AM. The road will be closed to allow work to be done on the dam’s head gates. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said that because of how extensive the work is, there is no scheduled reopening date but expect work to take roughly one month. ... Read More »

All three summer learning camps in Clay County have their start dates set for 2022. That includes the the learning camp for rising 1st through 5th graders, learning loss bridge camp and STREAM mini camps. Supervisor of Instruction Misty Strong said that camps will start on May 23. However, Strong said the end date is still tentative. “We don’t know ... Read More »

Pickett County’s authentic log cabin, the Amonett House, aiming to finish rebuilding work by the first of the year. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said the county has wanted to turn the 1830s cabin into an attraction for some time. He said it was a $25,000 ThreeStar grant and additional help from the Ammonett family that ... Read More »

The Overton County Highway Department has been approved to apply for a $100,000 equipment grant. The county would have to provide a 50 percent match if the application is approved. Highway Superintendent James Norrod said this is an opportunity to upgrade an aging fleet. “Maybe another truck, we’ve been short on dump trucks and mowers,” Norrod said. “They’ve been getting ... Read More »

The Jackson County Domestic Animals Committee will have its first ever meeting Tuesday. Coordinator Karen Fitzmaurice said members will be meeting with Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams and Commissioner Don Chinoy to discuss animal services. “One of our needs is to try to have a one-stop website, so that it’s easier to find lost and found animals,” Fitzmaurice said. “And then, ... Read More »

Aging Services of The Upper Cumberland are in need of volunteer ombudsmen they can train. Executive Director Marie Ferran said they provide free legal assistance and place ombudsmen in long term care facilities as advocates. Ferran said the struggle right now is they need volunteers but cannot place them in facilities because of COVID. “Safety has got to be our ... Read More »

Residences inside the city limits of Algood will be able to take advantage of leaf pick-up starting Monday. Public Works Director Victor Jones said leaves should not be placed near mail boxes, fire hydrants or ditches. “We ask the people to rake them up to the curve of the road,” Jones said. “Please do not put brush or nothing big ... Read More »