Fire In Algood Sends One Man To Vanderbilt Medical Center
A Monday night fire at an Algood residence sent one person to the hospital and caused about $25,000 in damages to the home. Algood Fire Chief Victor Jones said the fire broke out around 7:00 p.m. at a home on Warren Avenue “When we arrive there the paramedics were already on scene,” Jones said. “They […]
TTU’s Grads Have Lowest Debt In State
Tennessee Tech grads have the lowest debt of any school in the state. That comes from U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 college rankings. TTU Financial Aid Director Lester McKenzie said he was very pleased with the ranking. “The office of financial aid’s goal is to make sure that students have all the information, make […]
Abston Memorial Ride Allows All Vehicles This Year
Organizers with the Jerry Dale Abston Memorial Ride have opened registration up to any vehicle. Casey Flatt said it made sense to include everyone who wanted to participate. “We usually say it’s kickstands up, but we’re opening it up this year to vehicles also, we’ve had so many people wanting to get involved with it […]
Paid Internship Pilot Program Funded Anonymously
An anonymous investor created a program to change the lives of students in Jackson and Putnam counties. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President of Workforce Development and Educational Programs Lillian Hartgrove said the investor will pay 75 percent of student’s salaries in a paid internship pilot program. “And so through several meetings, scrambling between the end […]
No Dating Rule Could Be Relaxed For Putnam EMS Department
To address a shortage of EMS workers, Putnam County’s Commission will consider relaxing a rule against dating among EMS employees. EMS Director Tommy Copeland said the current no dating rule prevents married couples or people dating from accepting employment as paramedics within the county. “This is not something that I’m considering doing light or asking […]
September Is Suicide Prevention Month
Officials hope September’s designation as Suicide Prevention Month helps preserve lives. Volunteer Behavioral Health Senior Vice President is Kandy Templeton. “Suicide prevention has really come to the forefront of saving lives, we want to educate people that suicide deaths are not necessary and there’s help out there,” Templeton said. Help and resources are there for […]
Smith County Man Charged With Animal Cruelty
Smith County authorities have charged a Wilburn Hollow resident wilh animal cruelty charges. The charges issued after authorities found a dead pit bull and two malnourished pit bulls at the home of 38-year-old Jose Guerrero. Authorities said they responded to the scene and found the dead pit bull and at least one dog chained to […]
Ponder Trial On DeKalb Courthouse Arson Charge Set
A man who reportedly tried to set the DeKalb County courthouse on fire will face trial next year. Gary Wayne Ponder, 53, will go to trial April 4, 2018 on a charge of arson. He remains on house arrest. The District Public Defenders Office will serve as his attorney. In June 2016, Ponder was caught […]
Fiddler Lea To Perform Monday At Tech
Tennessee Tech will host Gaelynn Lea, musician and social activist next week. Lea’s fame grew when she won NPR’s 2016 Tiny Desk Contest. She performs original and traditional fiddle music. Lea also does speaking engagements about disability, finding inner freedom and the power of music. She has a congenital disability called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or brittle […]
Officer’s Law License Reinstated
Albert Fitzpatrick Officer III can go back to practicing law. His law license was suspended in July. August 8, he petitioned the state Board of Professional Responsibility for his license back. Officer must pay the board’s costs related to his suspension. He must also continue to be monitored under the state’s Lawyer Assistance Program.
