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Putnam County Commissioners agreed to the sell of the Old Bridge Road property Monday night that had once been used as an election precinct. The county will receive $85,000 for the purchase of the facility. The sale passed unanimously 24-0. Commissioners agreed several months ago to allow the property to be sold after some local residents expressed interest in the ... Read More »

The Putnam County community gathered on Memorial Day, under the historic courthouse to honor the heroes fallen during military service. The Veterans Honor Guard fired the 21-gun salute and 101 year old Lehman Riggs played taps on his bugle after the laying of the wreaths for local veterans lost. U.S. Naval Academy 2nd Class Midshipman Donovan Hodam said seeing the ... Read More »

While enjoying your day off, do not forget Memorial Day is more than picnics and barbecues. Commander of the Cookeville Honors Guard Jim McAfee served in the Army for six years across America and Germany. McAfee has served over 1,600 funerals for veterans since joining the Honors Guard in 2011. McAfee said Memorial Day to him and most veterans is ... Read More »