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After 42 years as an assistant and head coach, Cookeville High School Head Football Coach Jimmy Maynord will retire. Maynord said by his count he has been a part of nearly 500 games. Maynord said it has been a great career, with a lot of great teams. “I’ve always heard you know when it’s time and I believe that,” Maynord ... Read More »

Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity says the need is high for more affordable housing in the county. UCDD is pursuing a USDA housing project that could bring up to 160 affordable homes to the area. Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Vanessa Petty said the opportunity could help close the gap. “We have a lot of people that come through here ... Read More »

Thursday is National First Responders Day but Putnam County responders spent the morning giving back to kids. Responders from around the county took over 30 students on a $115 shopping spree at Academy Sports and Outdoors. Cookeville Police Officer Mason Vaughn said the kids always start out shy during events but before you know it, they’re off and running. “It’s ... Read More »

The Friends of the Art Circle Public Library in Crossville are hosting another book clearance sale until Saturday, October 30th. Board Member Louise Nee said that the group has been hosting the event in one form or another for several years. She said that the friends host it to support the library. “This clearance sale is meant to get rid ... Read More »

Visibility after dark on Halloween Weekend is important for kids, drivers and homeowners. Sparta Police Chief Doug Goff said parents should bring light colored clothing or something reflective for trick or treaters to wear. Goff said that no matter which precautions you take, do not let kids get overcome with the excitement of Halloween. “Making sure that motorists use extreme ... Read More »

Putnam County took back over 450 pounds of unused or expired medication during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday. Power of Putnam Coalition Director Bill Gibson said the turnout across eight take back sites was inspiring. Gibson said the community to continues to rally against prescription drug abuse, stopping pills from ever getting into the wrong hands. “It’s important, ... Read More »

Cookeville property tax notices are out and residents have plenty of options to pay before next year. City Clerk Darian Coons said payment by mail, drop box, in office and online are all accepted. Coons said the time is now to get in touch if a new property owner did not receive a notice. “We always encourage folks if you ... Read More »

The pump station at Wilson Sporting Goods in Sparta began service after some three months of manual pumping. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the contractor visited the site Tuesday to make final inspections. “The expanded capacity and the improvements that pump station gives the Sparta sewer system long-term are… We’ll forget about having to pump it everyday pretty soon, but ... Read More »

Overton County has updated its process for closing county roads. The county was notified by CTAS that their procedure of only going through the road committee needed to change since the county has a planning commission. Highway Superintendent James Norrod said the new process will be simple and legal. “What we’ll be doing is going to the regional planning commission, ... Read More »

The Genesis House and the Vol State Cookeville campus partnered Wednesday providing an interactive exhibit on the issues of domestic assault. Rural Outreach Advocate Tracie Davis said the simulation training is based on real life stories to empower students. “It’s important because it helps them gain an understanding of the different obstacles someone in their shoes would have to go ... Read More »