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State reimbursement for Putnam County’s tornado-related tax short falls has been put on hold. Representative Ryan Williams said Governor Bill Lee’s office and FEMA have recommended to wait and see if excess revenue could fill the gap instead. “The costs associated with the tornadoes will be in by the end of this calendar year, which leaves a quarter left in ... Read More »

The Monterey Wesleyan Church is in the process of creating an Immigrant Connection Center for surrounding communities. Senior Pastor Ted Stepp said the church-based initiative will provide low cost legal services for Hispanic families. “Right now, we’re in the process of filing all the paperwork we need with the Department of Justice, and we’ll actually try to get that done ... Read More »

The Putnam County School System received a new $3.1 million ESSER grant for Epidemiology and Lab Capacity. The one-time grant will be used for optional COVID testing and screening for faculty, staff and students. Federal Program Supervisor Bridgett Carwile said it’s beneficial to have this tool. “It’s a resource that we might have available if a parent so chooses,” Carwile ... Read More »

A new and improved Livingston will be showcased Saturday as residents get their first look at new artwork and signs. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the Main Street celebration begins at 10:00 a.m. “We just recently received our Tennessee Main Street road sign that we will be putting up at the entrance of town, as well,” Cantrell ... Read More »

Jamestown city employees will have discounted access to helicopter transport during medical emergencies. A membership with the AirMedCare Network was approved by the board of aldermen on Monday night. Chief Financial Officer Gail Dishmon said the need was evident since the closure of the Jamestown hospital. “If you’re in a bad car wreck, it’s by ambulance. It would be by ... Read More »

Clay County will once again apply for the state’s ThreeStar grant to upgrade Donaldson Park. Chamber of Commerce President Doug Young said if awarded, the $50,000 would mainly be used to repair the existing ball courts. “The city of Celina recently acquired Donaldson Park through a lease arrangement with the U.S. Corps of Engineers,” Young said. “And It’s in a ... Read More »

The Millard Oakley Public Library has entered the world of 3D printing. Director Cynthia Julian-Simmons said it took some time to get everyone trained on how to operate the printer, but now it is ready for public use. Julian-Simmons said this opens the door to people who are not in school or have financial means to purchase a 3D printer. ... Read More »

Cookeville Police do not have a suspect at this time related to Wednesday morning’s shooting on North Franklin Avenue. Captain Darrin Stout said a person of interest in the case was questioned but was later released. Stout said that the last update on the 22-year old victim is that they are in stable condition after being shot twice. Stout said ... Read More »

The Putnam County Democratic Party and the local NAACP have partnered for a commodity drive celebrating Juneteenth. Coordinator Anne Austin said commodities will be distributed through Helping Hands. Austin said from 8:00 AM-6:00 PM through Thursday, anyone can donate money or goods to support those struggling in the community. “Without economic freedom, you’re not a free person,” Austin said. “You ... Read More »

Remote access medical clinics for dental needs could be on the way for Upper Cumberland residents. UCHRA is in the preliminary stages of a new partnership. Executive Director Mark Farley said the idea comes from a Life Church group called Doing Unto Others. “What they approached us about is seeing if they could secure a site in the Cookeville office ... Read More »