Crossville Police Add New SRO
Less than a week after the Crossville City Council agreed to fund a fourth school resource officer, the officer has been hired. Patrol Officer Scott VanRuden has been selected to fill the position. VanRuden will serve the Phoneix School, giving all four schools within the city limits an SRO. VanRuden joined the Crossville Police Department […]
Jackson County Mayor Position Posted
Jackson County posted an opening Tuesday for residents interested in serving as county mayor. Jackson County Mayor Bobby Kinnaird died last week of lung cancer. His term runs through the August election. The appointee’s term would end once citizens elect a new mayor. The position will be posted for two weeks. County commissioners will meet […]
Sexton, Williams Support TennCare Work Requirement
The State Senate will consider a bill Thursday to require able-bodied TennCare recipients to work. The House approved the bill Monday 72-23 which mandates adults without dependent children under the age of six seek employment. If passed, the state would need a federal waiver for the bill, as TennCare serves as the state’s Medicaid service. […]
Putnam Schools Change To LED Lights
The Putnam County Schools will make the switch to LED lights at all its school facilities before the new school term begins. County Commissioners approved a $2.5 million loan for the project Monday night. The project will replace lights inside and out with the exception of field lighting. “It’s usage, that’s where you save the […]
Local Judge Works To Update Courtroom Standards
New courtroom security standards across the Volunteer state will better protect citizens and court officials alike. That’s according to 13th District Circuit Court Judge Amy Hollars. The Livingston-based judge one of eight members statewide of the Tennessee Judicial Conference Security Committee. The group began its work after three security issues in Tennessee courthouses last year. […]
Putnam County Revenues On Target
Putnam County Executive Randy Porter told county commissioners Monday night the revenue picture looks healthy. “Everything looks positive,” Porter said. “I think we’re good on all the revenues.” Porter said the county has collected about 97 percent of property taxes as of February 28. He said that number looks similar to last year. Four months […]
State House Approves “In God We Trust” Bill
The Tennessee State House voted 81-8 Monday to approve a bill displaying “In God We Trust” at every school statewide. The bill, sponsored by Senator Paul Bailey, requires a prominent location of the national motto. The senate approved the bill 28-0 earlier this month. The house version brought to a floor vote Monday.
Tech Professor: Math And The 1-16 Loss
135 games played. It had never happened. Until Friday night, when your March bracket blew up. A 16-seed defeated a 1-seed for the first time since the NCAA tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985. Maryland Baltimore County beat Virginia in the NCAA First Round. It begs the question. Mathematically or statistically, should a #16 […]
GOAL! Commissioners Approve Soccer Grant Application
Putnam County Commissioners approved a grant application to add soccer fields and a new entrance at the County Soccer Complex. With several dozen youth soccer players in the audience, commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to seek the state grant. The grant includes a 50 percent county match, already reserved in the general fund for the […]
Cumberland Co Asks Budget Committee To Add SROs
The Cumberland County Commissioners voted Monday night to work toward funding four new school resource officers. Commissioners added the item to the agenda Monday in hopes of getting the process started toward hiring four SROs for the elementary schools in the county. Cumberland County currently funds four resource officers to work across eight schools. After […]
