The Putnam County Jail expansion project is running some two months behind due to significant delays in equipment arrival. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris told County Commissioners Monday night he had hoped the facility would have been completed the first week of May, with a June move-in date. Farris said Bell Construction’s request for a 57-day extension is purely based ... Read More »
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200th Anniversary of Gainesboro Celebrated with Ornament
The first ever ornament to celebrate the history of Gainesboro has been created by the Jackson County Historical Society. The design is based on the Gainesboro court house and was decided on by everyone at the historical society. Jackson County Historical Society Treasurer Eldon Pippin said they hope this is just the beginning for their historical ornaments. “We’ll be discussing ... Read More »