Putnam School Board Approves Bus Purchases
The Putnam County School System will spend $695,030 to purchase seven new buses. Putnam County Superintendent Jerry Boyd said the new buses do not come equipped with seat belts. “There’s still a lot of discussion around seat belts. Some district have made a decision to phase in seat belts, so they have some buses without […]
Tech Welcomes 2,500 New Students
Tennessee Tech University welcomed more than 2,500 new students this fall. The university released information about incoming students and preliminary enrollment figures this week. The numbers indicate that more than 1,700 freshman enrolled this fall and nearly 800 transfer students. “Tech is a great place for someone who has taken advantage of Tennessee Promise or […]
Overton County Hosting Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Overton County will host a household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday. Residents and non-residents can participate by bringing hazardous items to the fairgrounds until Noon. Disposable items include cleaning fluids, pesticides, batteries and more. “We encourage all Tennesseans with eligible materials to participate in this no-cost program,” TDEC Commissioner David Salyers said. “This is […]
Seven Employers Participating In Job Fair Tuesday
More than 100 positions will be available during a Cookeville job fair next week. Goodwill Career Solutions Center will host the event Tuesday at its South Jefferson Avenue location. Employers include Taco Bell, Randstad at Ficosa, Candlewood Suites, and seven other employers. Openings include warehouse associate, maintenance, guest service representative, and others. On-site interviews will […]
