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Jackson County 9-1-1 encouraging residents to sign up for the county’s emergency alert system with storm season arriving. 9-1-1 Director Michael Smith said he calls the “Hyper-Reach” system a reverse 9-1-1. He said anytime there is an emergency, residents who have signed up will receive an alert with the details of the potentially dangerous situation. Smith said the system can ... Read More »

Cane Creek Park set to host a second session of Puppy Love Yoga at the Putnam County Animal Shelter after the first session sold out in under 24 hours. Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said the idea stemmed from a yoga class held at the park several years ago with kittens. She said partnering with the Putnam County Animal Shelter ... Read More »

The Doyle Fire Department is selling driveway markers to cut down on emergency response time in rural parts of White County. Fire Chief Jason Sparks said valuable seconds tick away when responders have to search for an address that is not clearly marked. He said while GPS  is sometimes accurate, it can take years before new addresses in rural counties ... Read More »

The White County Sheriff’s Department is looking for tips regarding a theft at the BonDeCroft Elementary School construction site. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the theft was not major. He said tools, copper, and a trailer were stolen from the job site. Dronebarger said the Sheriff’s Department and the school system will be keeping a close eye on the ... Read More »

The Cookeville Fire Department will bring back its Cheer Truck this weekend, spreading holiday spirit through the city. Fire Chief Benton Young said the department received great feedback after debuting the truck last year. Young said a reserve fire engine will be strung up with lights and pass through all major subdivisions through December. “We work for the citizens of ... Read More »

Gainesboro has a new official Facebook page to keep residents updated. Alderman Ricky Head said he wanted to start an official page after some communication issues about when the city would celebrate Halloween. Head said he sees the platform as an opportunity to share more information about city business and scheduled events in the future. Head said the city recorder ... Read More »

The Putnam County Library Friends are hosting a free online talk with Kentucky Poet-Laureate Crystal Wilkinson. Vice President Rachel Steidl said on Friday, anyone has a chance to participate at 6:00 PM. Steidl said that Wilkinson offers timely stories, sometimes focusing on women of color and their experience in the south. “She will start by talking about her book Birds of ... Read More »

Algood’s Parks and Recreation Department unveiled an updated department page. Director Roy Phipps said that with a page already in place for the city itself, the department wanted to utilize technology to have a place where information about happenings in the community can be shared with those invested in it. “Parks are one of those things that everybody wants them,” ... Read More »

Damage assessments from the tornado in Cumberland County will begin Friday. Any residents in Cumberland County who suffered damage to their home or property is being asked to contact the Crossville-Cumberland County EMA Office. That number to call is (931) 484-7016. If residents do not get an answer, they are being asked to leave a voicemail or send a direct ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is trying to continue its partnership with local neighborhoods during the pandemic. Community Service Director Sgt. Gary Howard said they have stopped community meetings, but are looking to stay connected online. Howard said the sheriff’s office can help set up community watch Facebook groups, which he said works when neighbors are connected. “If someone is ... Read More »