Putnam Labor Survey Participation Low For Local Industries
Responses to the every two-year survey of Putnam County industries have been slow in 2021. Only three of 71 industries participating in the wage and benefits survey have completed it. Stephen Crook is Vice President of Economic Development for The Highlands Economic Partnership. Crook said industries giving their answers might help them answer their own […]
White Co. Hires HR Director
White County has a new HR Director in Jennifer Rigsby. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said elected county officials are not trained for human resources, so creating the position was a need. “Number one, it takes liability off the county,” Robinson said. “And number two, there are things that county employees are by law entitles […]
Monterey FD Searching For Medical Monitor Funding
The Monterey Fire Department is working to find grant funding for a new medical monitor. Chief Kevin Peters said the department has quotes and financing options available to purchase the equipment that expired this week. “The monitor that we have to do EKG and blood pressures and pulse oxygen testing is going to be out […]
Cookeville In Running To Host Blue Cross Bowl
Cookeville is competing against Chattanooga to host the next two years of the TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl. Assistant Executive Director Matthew Gillespie said TSSAA usually conducts exploratory visits with potential hosts. But, Gillespie said the organization is comfortable with what Tennessee Tech has to offer. “Obviously, we were there as recent as December for the […]
CPD Sponsoring Ordinance To Hear Some Citations Locally
The Cookeville City Council will consider changing the city code Thursday to allow some traffic citations be heard in city court. The Cookeville Police Department is sponsoring the ordinance. Police Chief Randy Evans said state statute allows for vehicle equipment citations to be handled locally, but the city code has not been adopted to do […]
Severe Weather Awareness Week Calls For Planning Ahead
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week and serves as a reminder to be prepared for the beginning of storm season. Jackson County EMS PIO Derek Woolbright said the anniversary of Cookeville’s March tornado falling on this week makes it even more relevant. “Not only because it is at the forefront of our minds right […]
Clay Schools Gauging Interest In Fall Virtual Options
Clay County Schools held five meetings with less than 100 families to gauge their interest in Fall virtual learning. Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Misty Strong said the system wanted to show parents how virtual learning through a third-party would work. Strong said virtual instructors answered questions and meetings were recorded so students could watch. […]
Crossville Man Arrested For Alleged Capitol Riots Connection
A Crossville man was arrested in Cookeville Thursday for connections to the U.S. Capitol riots about two months ago. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Middle District of Tennessee Office, FBI agents apprehended 28-year-old Bryan Wayne Ivey. Ivey is set to make an appearance before a U.S. Magistrate judge in Nashville later today. According to an […]
Connecting During Pandemic Highlighted In Backstage Series Show
A collection of six plays focusing on human connection during the pandemic is coming to CPAC’s Backstage Series. The show is titled Alone, Together and directed by Matthew Wilson. Wilson said connecting during the digital age and COVID creates topics everyone can relate to. “I think that’s been a very universal thing is we need […]
Community Joins Together At Double Springs Church Of Christ
The Putnam County community joined together at Double Springs Church of Christ Wednesday night to remember lives lost one year ago. Mayor Randy Porter said the community joins in praying for the families to continue their healing. “We remember the pain and suffering that so many of you experienced,” Porter said. “We remember the loss […]
