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With lawn work increasing, fire officials remind all residents of the region that burn permits are still required through May 15. Jackson And Putnam County Area Forester Jeff Thompson said permits have been required since October 15 when leaves began to fall. He said many people like to use the early spring for a brush burn. “Sometimes, in the late ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland’s fall foliage may look a little muted this year, due in part to the recent dry spell. Putnam Area Forrester Jeff Thompson said there have also been some especially warm days over the last several weeks. Thomson said good moisture with cooler fall days ranging in the 70s proves best for leaf color. “They’re trying to conserve ... Read More »