Tennessee Legislature Starting With Busy Schedule
Tennessee’s legislators will begin their legislative session on Tuesday, and it will not be a typical opening week for them. Getting organized is the normal procedure for week one, but State Representative Ryan Williams said they will spend the end of this week deciding on Tennessee’s Medicaid Block Grant waiver. Williams said they will come […]
Plateau Hikers Offering Weekly Outings To Public
The Plateau Chapter of the Tennessee Trails Association is offering guided hike opportunities for anyone looking to stay active in the new year. Program Manager John Martin said they offer short hikes and long hikes to meet peoples physical capabilities. Martin said they work as a team to make sure no one gets left behind. […]
LA Planning In-Person Return Next Week
Livingston Academy will be fully virtual this week due to an abundance of staff being out with COVID or in quarantine. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said that at least 20 staff members are out at the school. Winningham said the plan is to return in-person next week. “We had a pretty significant number of […]
White Plains Academy Security Upgrade Following Safety Report
White Plains Academy is getting a new security camera system after its campus was identified as the school systems highest safety priority. Putnam County School’s Technology Supervisor Johnny Sloan said the $41,000 project will be funded through a Tennessee Safe Schools Grant. Sloan said with the campus hosting four different learning centers, it provides unique […]
Trial Suspensions Create Back Log of 30 UC Homicide Cases
The 13th Judicial District has a back log of about 30 homicide cases awaiting trial with jury trials not reopening until February 26th. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said trials being rescheduled can cause frustration for all parties involved. “The victims in the case are certainly frustrated and the victim’s families because of the delays,” Dunaway […]
Cookeville Roads Clear, No Major Issues From Monday Snow
Cookeville road crews saw no major problems caused by Monday morning’s snow. Public Works Director Greg Brown said all roadways were eventually cleared as the day continued. “Snow started somewhere between seven or eight, so a little shortly after that we had a couple of salt trucks out and started to hit the bad spots,” […]
Overton Health And Rehab Increasing Staff For More Residents
Overton County Health and Rehab is looking to add to its staff in anticipation for an increased amount of residents. Public Relations Director Scott Stevens said vacant spots at the current facility and upcoming short term rehab center need to be filled, but staffing must come first. “We’re kinda in a rebuilding with our census, […]
Putnam Ag Extn: Budgeting Strategies For New Year
It is resolution season, and many people try and start the new year with a smart spending plan. Putnam County Family Consumer Science Agent Michelle Parrott said getting a persons spending broken down on paper is an essential step for budgeting. Parrott said one of the biggest mistakes people make is overlooking the coffee, sodas […]
Gainesboro Wants State Help On Potholes Near Walnut St.
The Gainesboro Board of Alderman wants to meet with T-DOT to discuss repairing state right-of-way along Grundy Quarles Highway. The area of concern is a parking lot along the roadway near Walnut Street. Business owners voiced concerns about potholes near the parking lot’s border last week. Real Deal Thrift Store Co-Owner Steve Hamlet said drivers […]
White County Looking For Overdose Prevention Training Hosts
The White County Anti-Drug Coalition is looking for community partners to help host overdose prevention training. Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Suzanne Angel said many traditional partners for this training have been concerned about hosting during the pandemic. However, Angel said there are many ways they can set up training to keep people safe. “They are […]
