Dangers Of Retractable Leashes
When walking your dog, you might want to reconsider using retractable leashes. Copeland Veterinary Practice Manager Kristin Gunnels said retractable leashes can be dangerous to both pets and people. She recommends using a six foot short leash. “Retractable leashes with their length and allowing the pet to maneuver really wherever they want to go, pets […]
Putnam Humane Society Needs Second Veterinary Partner
The Putnam County Humane Society is in need of a second full-time veterinarian to partner on animal care. Director Jennifer Farley said the Humane Society is still playing catch up after the tornado and COVID Shutdown. Farley said they do not have any appointments available through March. She said a second vet is essential to […]
Future Livingston Airport Plans Could Benefit Town’s Economy
The Livingston Municipal Airport is planning for a new parallel taxi way to unlock land for commercial development. The airport has long term plans for commercial developments along Airport Road, but it can not be accessed. Airport Committee Chairman Jason Duke said while it may be a long process, searching for the roadway’s funding next […]
Jackson Schools Start Spring Semester In-Person
All Jackson County Schools will start the second half of the school year in person starting Monday. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the school system will make adjustments as needed while monitoring quarantine numbers as students return. “The plan for Jackson County Schools to return after the break will be in-person classes five days […]
Meeting Special Education Needs During Pandemic
Putnam County School’s Special Education Director Sheri Roberson said she feels the first semester went as well as it could given the circumstances. Roberson said at this point in the school year a majority of her students have gone back to in-person learning. Roberson said her department was equipped for virtual learning, but the challenge […]
