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Methadone clinic approved in Putnam County despite protests by residents, sheriff
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The fight to prevent a rehabilitation and recovery facility from being built in Cookeville was shot down Wednesday night. During a meeting with the Tennessee Health Facility Commission Board, Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris, several county officials, and residents spoke in opposition to Cedar Recovery Centers opening a location just outside Cookeville on Burgess Falls Road.
Some Midstate residents face burn bans, asked to take precautions in dry conditions
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Multiple areas in Middle Tennessee have put in place a burn ban due to a lack of rainfall causing dry conditions. The City of Murfreesboro, Centerville and Brentwood have issued burn bans until further notice, likely remaining until the areas see rainfall. Putnam County has also issued a burn warning, asking residents to take "all precautions possible to prevent out of control fires." The Putnam County Fire Department added some municipalities have halted issuing permits but permits are not required for those living outside municipalities, hence the warning.
Honoring the “King of Center Hill”
Family and friends of the late Darwin Gard gathered at Sligo bridge for a brief but special ceremony Tuesday evening to pay tribute to the man affectionately known as the “King of Center Hill” for his decades of service operating Sligo Marina. The event, hosted by State Representative...
Tigers pass road test at Smith County
The DeKalb County Tigers passed their first road test of the season with flying colors Friday night as they took down the Smith County Owls at Carthage 35 to 6. The Tigers (2-0) will travel to Livingston Academy (2-0) for their first region matchup of the year Friday night, September 6 at 7 p.m.
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