Standardized Testing Tips To Set Students Up For Success
School testing time is here in the Upper Cumberland and parents should stay calm to best prepare their children. That’s according to Putnam County District Testing Coordinator Judy Schinbeckler. Schinbeckler said standardized tests are based on what has been taught over the whole school year. “We do not want our students stressing over it but […]
Putnam County Approves 9% Increase In Health Insurance
Putnam County will pay about nine percent more for employee health, dental and vision insurance. Mayor Randy Porter said that’s better than where the county started. Before bidding out the insurance, the current provider showed a 20-23 percent increase in premiums. The increase would not change an employee’s plan. “Compared to all the private businesses […]
Lee’s Proposed TCAT Funding Benefits Livingston Location
TCAT Livingston and other locations across the state are seeing a waiting list for programs. As a result, Governor Bill Lee has proposed $79 million dollars to reduce the some 11,000 people statewide waiting for classes. TCAT Livingston President Myra West said the extra funding is a significant investment that would help feed the demand. […]
Pickett Co. Votes Against Property Purchase For Extra Office Space
The Pickett County Commission voted against purchasing a downtown property for extra office space. Members of the commission voted 10-2 against the $90,000 purchase Monday. Commissioner Tony Beaty said he voted no, because the age of the office building was a concern. “With the courthouse built in ’35 that building there was built in ’28,” […]
Fentress Health Department Roof Project Has Bid Winner
A bid approved for the replacement of the Fentress County Health Department roof. A $29,600 bid from Turner Roofing was awarded the project. Finance Director Tyler Arms said there were awnings with soffit found to be rotting, which is going to increase the cost of the project. “This is through the money with the health […]
FEMA In Jackson County Assessing Flood Damage
FEMA has been in Jackson County since Monday doing damage assessment from the March flood. According to the state of Tennessee, Jackson County has over $3.9 million in reported damages. Highway Superintendent Preacher Anderson said the county cannot do any work right now that could impact a running stream. “FEMA advised me yesterday and again […]
PCSO Confirms Human Remains As Arnold “Chigger” Vaughn Jr.
The human remains found last week at Anderson Road in Monterey have been identified as Arnold “Chigger” Vaughn Jr. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the identity was confirmed by the state medical examiner office on Tuesday. “The human remains that we found on April the 13th up near the Anderson Road area in Monterey […]
Cookeville Man Indicted with Extortion and Harassment of Judge and Attorneys
An investigation conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of Cookeville man Tyler Dakota Matthews. Matthews was accused of writing letters threatening to harm a Sevier County judge, an assistant public defender, and an assistant district attorney. Last week, the Sevier County Grand Jury charged Matthews with three counts of […]
Inaugural CASA Motorcycle Ride To Support Child Advocacy
UCHRA CASA is holding an inaugural motorcycle poker run to help raise money for four counties on Saturday. That includes Putnam, Overton, Cumberland and Smith Counties. Director Damon Prince said they support children who have been abused or neglected and are in the court system. He said despite receiving state funding, fundraising makes a significant […]
Jackson County Adopts 10-Year Master Plan For Parks And Rec
Jackson County Commissioners approved a 10-year master plan for parks and recreation Monday night. Mayor Randy Heady said that nothing is set in stone and things can be changed, but now the county is armed with a plan. Landscape Architect Kevin Guenther led the planning process. He said his recommendations to the county include boosting […]
