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An Upper Cumberland District Attorney said many gaming machines in Upper Cumberland gas stations do violate Tennessee’s gambling laws. 15th District Attorney General Jason Lawson said machines with results that rely on a player’s skill are permissible. He said any activity where a participant risks value for a profit based on chance is considered gambling and can be reported. “Whenever ... Read More »

An anonymous text survey being sent around the Putnam County community is creating a stir with what some call disparaging questions about the city, the county, and the hospital. CRMC Interim CEO Buffy Key said she first received notice of the survey Monday afternoon. She said as of Tuesday, they still do not know who started the survey or why. ... Read More »

Outgoing Cookeville City Council Member Charles Womack will participate in his last council meeting Thursday night. Womack first began his service to the city in 1998. He said what’s kept him running for office since then are the people. “It’s a joy to work with them, it’s a joy,” Womack said. “The city employees are of a high caliber and ... Read More »

Would Cookeville be better doing future projects on its own without T-DOT money? Cookeville Council Member Eric Walker said it’s something to consider. Last week, council rebid part one of the Spring Street sidewalk project which started in 2014. T-DOT delays have kept the project from beginning, and the price tag rising. Walker said that in cases like the East ... Read More »

Crews are beginning the prep work for phase one of Sparta’s city paving project. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said work will start next week, lasting roughly three weeks to complete. Quick said this round of paving is going after the roads deemed the worst of the worst. “There’s so many cuts in the road and there’s so many bad ... Read More »

The idea of spending COVID relief funding on pay raises and new hires have been discussed as ways to fill positions. However, County Government Consultant Ben Rodgers said American Rescue Plan and ESSER funding should address long-term goals, without reoccurring costs. Rodgers said the funding will not be there in a few years, bringing repercussions for trying to solve short-term ... Read More »