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The Highway 42 bridge in Overton County will undergo renovations beginning next week. The bridge project will cost about $1.6 million. Overton County Exectutive Ben Danner said the bridge will be completely replaced and be closed for eight months. “James Norrod, our Highway superintendent, has been working for about five years to try and find funding to do that,” Danner ... Read More »

The Dogwood Park Fountain will remain closed until further notice. State guidelines last week suggested all splash pads will remain closed. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said Cookeville will continue to follow the state recommendations. “If that changes next week, then we will look to see if reopening makes sense for our community based on our numbers at that time ... Read More »

Van Buren County’s Piney Convenience Center has closed temporarily due to after hours dumping. Van Buren’s Solid Waste Coordinator Dale Cole said officials recently removed the compactor. Residents were throwing garbage on the ground and on the top of the compactor while it was closed each night. “Several truck loads were having to be picked up in a three or ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland United Methodist Churches will remain closed until May 31st. The First United Methodist Church of Cookeville Minister of Connection and Care Rob Wheeler said The Tennessee Conference of The United Methodist Church made the decision for the safety and health of the congregation. “We are trying to be as cautious as possible for the people in our church ... Read More »