WCSO Investigating Alleged Abuse Incident at Woodland Park
The White County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) confirmed Friday they are investigating claims of an alleged abuse incident that took place at Woodland Park Elementary School. Public Information Officer Cami Howard said the investigation is ongoing and that details could not be disclosed due to a minor being involved. The White County Board of Education issued […]
Monterey Still Considering LED Street Lights
Monterey will likely pay more than $150,000 if it chooses to convert all 349 city street lights to LED bulbs. Mayor Bill Wiggins said lower energy bills would help pay for the project in the long run. “If you all recall, we had a private concern estimated that our power bill on street lights could […]
Study Indicates Life Expectancy Can Vary Between Counties, Communities
A recent study from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) indicates residents of neighboring Upper Cumberland communities can have differing life expectancy averages. Tennessee Commissioner of Health Dr. John Dreyzehner says life expectancy statistics aren’t concrete and can be affected over time. “That means that where we are in this moment of time is changeable,” […]
Fentress County To Address Budget Amendments
The Fentress County Commission will consider a series of budget amendments at the Monday meeting. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the amendments are common for this time of year. “This time of year, they start getting a little short in one line item and they will start putting some more stuff in other line items,” Johnson […]
Shutdown Creates New Deadline For SNAP Customers
The federal government shutdown has created a new deadline for those who depend on SNAP benefits. According to the Department of Human Services, individuals who are renewing their benefits or filing a 6 month Simplified Report form need to have any required paperwork in by the end of business Monday, January 14th. “We realize this […]
Algood Fire Hall Expects January Finalization Date
The Algood Fire Hall project should see finalization by the end of January. City Manager Keith Morrison said many elements of the building have been completed since December. “Heat and air units are in, electrical is in. Doors and controls are in. They are working on the drop ceiling grids and basic finalization of the […]
Composting Program Starting In Putnam County
A new TDEC grant is seeking to divert food waste from the Putnam County landfill. Lisa Luck is the education manager for the Putnam County Solid Waste Department and solid waste planner for the Upper Cumberland Development District. She said the grant allows the county to pick up food waste from businesses and institutions. “The […]
White Co. BOE Addresses Alleged Abuse at Woodland Park
The White County Board of Education fielded questions Thursday involving an incident of alleged abuse at Woodland Park Elementary School. Lisa Eller said the school system failed to notify her of a November 2018 incident, in which a Pre-K teacher allegedly shoved her fingers down the throat of her four-year-old child. “I was told by […]
