White Co School Director Says Next 2 Months Critical
White County Director Of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said it’s important that the remainder of the school year not be considered a waste. “We all know we can’t just let kids take off months and months and months of time for their own growth,” Dronebarger said. “It’s going to be difficult starting next year if if […]
Smith County Eligible For Federal Tornado Aid
Smith County will be eligible for federal assistance to repair infrastructure damage after the March 3rd tornado. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Wednesday that Smith County had been added to the list of six counties eligible for the aid through the state’s Major Disaster Declaration. Costs associated with damage to county roads, bridges, water control […]
Beware FEMA Identity Theft
A new kind of scam affecting tornado victims across the region: identify theft to claim your FEMA benefits. “There have been some fraud where others have applied on behalf of another applicant,” FEMA Public Affairs Specialist Cheria Brown said. “We take that very seriously.” Brown said it’s important when you file for assistance through FEMA […]
Algood Library Looks To Increase Hours
The Putnam County Library System wants to add a full-time librarian at its Algood branch. System Director Phil Schaller said a full-time staffer would allow the system to expand hours for citizens. “The Algood branch is the one with the most limited hours,” Schaller said. “We have been trying to get this branch full-time for […]
Final Stages Of Finding Chamber Leader
The Cookeville Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce appears closer to naming a new CEO. Search Committee Chairman Phillip Baker said the committee has been hard at work to find the best nominee. “The committee is in the process of meeting with our finalists,” Baker said. “Through that process, we will identify final candidates who will […]
