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White County preparing to put its disc golf course project out for bid. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the commission has approved to move forward. Robinson said the course specifics are currently being created with the goal to put the project out for bid in the coming weeks. “It’s not like building a building or something where you have ... Read More »

Putnam County Fire Department responded to an enflamed hay barn on Burgess Falls Road near Williams Lane on Sunday. Captain Coty Nash said that the owners of the property are out of town. He said that passersby noticed that the barn was on fire and called 911. Nash said that the cause of the fire is presently unknown and being ... Read More »

The Baxter Police Department is adding new, high-tech vehicles to its fleet. Chief Danny Holmes said that the two, 2021 fully-equipped Dodge Chargers have the ability to use voice commands through the vehicle. “You know we go to fires,” Holmes said. “And people are always wanting to get up close and these cars will tell them to ‘Stand back,’ and ... Read More »

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office awarded Warren County the award for Tennessee’s Child Passenger Safety Fitting Station of the Year. The work was a partnership between the Warren County Sheriff’s Department, McMinnville Police, and McMinnville Fire. Police Lieutenant Mark Mara said that they received the award for their commitment to child passenger safety during the pandemic. “What we had done ... Read More »

Kids are being challenged to take large amounts of Benadryl for a Tik Tok challenge. DeKalb County Prevention Coalition Director Jennifer Matthews said the trend has young people recording the before and after effects of consuming. “Viewers of Tik Tok are encouraged to take a large dose of Benadryl to induce hallucination,” Matthews said. “With Benadryl especially our youth, they ... Read More »

A considered expansion of the Putnam Schools Student Service Building has some wondering what happens at the facility. Student Service Supervisor Trey Upchurch said the program has seven personnel that focus on student health, family resources and providing necessities. “We offer a mental health liaison,” Upchurch said. “That is for students and faculty. Our nursing coordinator is housed out of ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday due to the system’s rising COVID numbers. According to the district, 453 absences were reported Friday with some missed days not related to COVID. That is an increase from Wednesday, which saw 325 absences. The future of COVID protocols for the school system are being reviewed over the closure. Changes will ... Read More »

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Upper Cumberland Workforce are trying to get employers in touch with what employees want. A special meeting on the topic will be held Monday at 10:00 AM at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Board Room. Executive Director Hope Vargas said times have changed when it comes to motivating potential employees. “Employees might be ... Read More »

Putnam County has gotten the money from the $98 million bond paying for the jail expansion and new school project. Mayor Randy Porter said the money will be repaid over 25 years coming out to about $5 million a year. ‘I wanted to get the bond issued as soon as I could, very concerned about the inflation that’s going on ... Read More »

Cummins Falls State Park has been named park of the year by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said park staff have worked hard to better protect park goers while also expanding learning opportunities. “We’re very proud,” Cutcher said. “I’m very proud of our staff and very proud that our department has chosen to recognize ... Read More »