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Cookeville To Consider Awarding Bids For East 10th Street Widening

Cookeville City Council will consider awarding bids for the widening of East 10th Street Thursday night. City Manager James Mills said that the price tag for phase one came in at $1.2 million, an increase of some $600,000. “The budget was assumed that we would do the work on this project,” Mills said. “That (Public Works Director Greg Brown) Greg’s ... Read More »

New Southwest Putnam K-8 School Blueprints Expected Soon

The Putnam County Board of Education has taken steps to get closer on designs for the new Southwest Putnam County School. The board approved an agreement extension with Upland Design Group so it can move forward with architectural plans. School Board Chairman McHenry said within a month or so, the board should have blueprints. “We went ahead and approved a ... Read More »

Putnam Seeing Uptick In Fake Prescription Pills, Overdoses And Deaths

The DEA has issued a warning about a spike in fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said Putnam County is no different, seeing a spike over the last seven to eight months. Farris said in the last 12 months, there has been 24 overdose calls, resulting in seven deaths. “Pills that are perceived as ... Read More »

Putnam Property Tax Notices Coming, Payments Can Start Earlier

Property tax notices are around the corner and Putnam County residents can start making payments before they get notified by mail. Trustee Freddie Nelson said payments can start on Monday, mailed notices are expected to arrive mid-October. Nelson said residents do not have to pay all at once, but should not drag out their payment plan. “As long as they’re ... Read More »

Free Winter Clothes At Cookeville First United Methodist’s Angel’s Attic

The First United Methodist Church in Cookeville is holding its Angel’s Attic clothing distribution on Thursday. Servant Ministry Director Tamika Parker said they have clothes for anyone in need of staying warm this winter. Parker said the clock is ticking before temperatures take a big drop. “It does help give people confidence in themselves, that there’s people out there that ... Read More »

Putnam Redistricting Committee Sees 7-District Plan Presented

The Putnam County Redistricting Committee reviewed another plan Tuesday that would divide the county into seven districts. CTAS Consultant Ben Rodgers said in this plan, each district would have about 11,400 people and three commissioners, making a total of 21 elected positions. “Our deviation is a little over seven percent, seven and a half percent almost through this plan,” Rodgers ... Read More »

Putnam, Cookeville Honor A Young Life Through “Sprinkle Kindness Day”

The city of Cookeville and Putnam County have proclaimed Tuesday, September 28th as, “Sprinkle Kindness Day.” County Mayor Randy Porter said the decree honors the life of 17-year-old Leigh Anne Eldridge. A life taken too soon by a car accident in 2019. “There was some of her friends and family that wanted to do something to honor her memory, and ... Read More »

Putnam To Use Combo Of State And Federal COVID Funding For Broadband

Federal and state COVID funding has created the perfect opportunity to explore fiber internet connections for most Putnam County homes. Mayor Randy Porter said the state has $400 million allocated for local broadband grants. The county has some $15 million coming from the American Rescue Plan. “They’re going to be looking at projects specifically where a county would put some ... Read More »

Putnam 4-H Agent Melissa Henry To Become Middle Tennessee Area Specialist

Putnam County 4-H Agent Melissa Henry departs from the office after serving more than 20 years. Henry will undertake a new challenge as the incoming Area 4-H Specialist for middle Tennessee, serving as a resource for some 31 counties. She said that her favorite part of her time with Putnam has been helping kids find success. “Whether that’s the small ... Read More »

Putnam To Begin Surveying Who Wants Public Water Access

Putnam residents who do not have access to public water should expect a notification from the county in the coming days. Mayor Randy Porter said under served areas will either receive a letter or phone call to gauge interest in getting water. “Tennessee Tech is partnering with us on this also to have an intern to work and our goal ... Read More »