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Three Putnam County Schools received an A grade from the state in the first report of how each school statewide is performing. Cookeville High School received a 4.9 out of 5 for its A. Capshaw Elementary scored a perfect 5. Algood Middle School received a 4.8 out of 5. Upperman High School and Jere Whitson Elementary both received D grades, ... Read More »

A new Automatic Aid Agreement will provide more systematic help in the case of fire at the Putnam/Cumberland County line. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the agreement allows both departments to double their manpower when they respond to structure fires. The agreement will provide assistance to Cumberland Cove, Glade Creek, and other areas near the county line. “We’ve ... Read More »

The Overton County Ambulance Service invites families to attend its first-ever Selfies With Santa events on Thursday and Friday. Ambulance Service Director Shane Walker said getting involved with the youth has been a common topic at meetings this year. Walker said the event gives his crews a chance to enjoy something wholesome, instead of the accidents and tragedies that the ... Read More »

Give the gift of fitness for Christmas as Cookeville Leisure Service fitness cards are on sale, encouraging the community to stay active this winter. Leisure Services Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said a deal like this is “unheard of.” Webb said cards are buy one, get one 50 percent off. That gives users 22 fitness classes for just $45 with ... Read More »

The Van Buren County Agricultural Learning Center will install a digital sign in front of the building. The lone bid for the project came in at some $21,000. The remainder of the $25,000 grant allows money for installation. Van Buren County Ag Agent Chris Binkley said securing the funds has been a long, uncertain process. Binkley said the Tennessee Department ... Read More »

The road that leads to the Putnam County Health Department and Emergency Services buildings off of Willow Avenue has been donated to the county. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county had a 60-foot easement on that land for years which has allowed them to freely use County Services Drive. Tennessee General Partnership Company DealMakers donated the property earlier ... Read More »

Overton County Schools will use a $14 million loan from the county for renovations to four schools. School Director Donnie Holman said the money is going to be put toward adding classrooms to Allons, Hilham and Rickman Elementary Schools. He said the money will also be used for expanding and renovating the Livingston Academy lunch room. Holman said this was ... Read More »

Sheriff Brandon Boone said Clay County will likely to restart the bidding process for the construction of its new jail at the beginning of the year. This will be the second time the construction of the jail has been out for bid. The first time the bid came in $11 million over budget. Boone said the process has been disheartening. ... Read More »

Warren County Executive Terry Bell has been recognized as a Champion For The Aging. The Tennessee Federation for the Aging gives the award to an official who champions issues for senior citizens. Bell recently secured a new facility for the senior center in Warren County. “I’m actually really thankful to have received the award, because our senior population is one ... Read More »

Thursday marks the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, a phenomena celebrated throughout history. Tennessee Tech Astronomy Professor Steve Robinson said the Winter Solstice occurs when either of the Earth’s poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the sun. Robinson said the Solstice is all about physics. “Because were tilted away from the sun, as the Earth rotates, ... Read More »