Putnam Commission And School Board Chairs Pleased With Joint Session
The chairmen of both the Putnam County School Board and County Commission thought Tuesday’s joint work session was helpful. Members of each body gathered to discuss future needs and wants of the school system for the upcoming budget season. Commission Chairman Mike Atwood said the communication between the two entities is at a great place, […]
Cumberland County Roane State Receives $1.7 Million For Lab
Roane State’s Cumberland County campus could get $1.7 million for a multi-purpose lab. This funding is included in Governor Bill Lee’s latest budget amendment that was introduced Tuesday. Roane State President Chris Whaley said if it is passed in the General Assembly, work can begin this summer. “We can really start ramping up the plans […]
Overton Co. Schools Make Up Days Waived By State
School will end on time in Overton County this year. The school system went over its allotted 13 weather days by two and anticipated an extended school year. But, Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the state department of education accepted a waiver to forgive the missed instruction. “The commissioner of education granted Overton […]
Putnam Schools Considering Options To Increase School Lunch Participation
Putnam County Schools are considering options to increase student participation during school lunch. Director of Schools Corby King said that he asked to meet with a vendor to gather ideas about creating menus more aligned with what kids want to eat. King said he is not looking to take cafeteria employees off the payroll, but […]
Monterey’s New K-9 Locates Meth, Cannabis During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in Monterey results in the arrest of a suspected drug dealer carrying 17 grams of meth, 20 grams of cannabis, scales and bags for resale. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Jackie Norrod of Monterey was booked at the Putnam County Jail. Norrod faces charges under the Meth Free Tennessee Drug Act […]
PCSO Investigating Human Remains Near Arnold Vaughn’s Home
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, TBI and the District Attorney’s Office are investigating human remains that were found at Anderson Road near Monterey on Tuesday. At 11:00 a.m., deputies responded to a call from an Anderson Road resident that found human remains in the area. Sheriff Eddie Farris said it is a possibility that the […]
18-Year-Old Found Dead At Fairfield Glade Residence
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department and the Appalachia Drug Trafficking Task Force are investigating the death of an 18-year-old Crossville woman. Andrea Judkins was found dead at 247 Rugby Road by law enforcement on Tuesday after a report someone was dying at the residence. The cause of death is currently unknown, and the body will be […]
King: Time Is Now To Go Back To Work On New School
Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the system could be back to using portable classrooms if the community does not resume work on a new K-8 school. At a joint work session of county commissioners and school board members Tuesday night, King said enrollment numbers had increased some six percent in the four […]
Algood Fire Equipment Approved To Replace Expiring Gear
Roughly $52,000 worth of equipment for the Algood Fire Department was approved by the city council Tuesday night. This purchase includes 10 complete turnout gear sets and three complete self-contained breathing apparatus kits. City Administrator Keith Morrison said this was necessary for the department to catch up on equipment that was nearing expiration. “The intent […]
Overton Schools Approve One-Time Money For Teachers
The Overton County Board of Education approved a $700 stipend for all full-time employees Tuesday. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said a portion of the second round of COVID money is being used to make this happen. “One of the criteria that we were allowed to go to in that was hazard pay. That […]
