Putnam Co. Schools Hire ESSER Funds Coordinator
Putnam County Schools has hired an ESSER coordinator to help coordinate all the funds to be used for school projects. Jason Stickler currently serves as the district Response to Intervention Coordinator. The RTI Coordinator helps administer and implement school-wide initiatives based on the needs of students. Stickler said the state recommended schools form positions of […]
Dekalb FD Replacing 42 Year Old Fire Engine In Liberty
The Dekalb County Fire Department is getting a new fire engine and equipment thanks to federal funding. Chief Donny Green said the new engine will be stationed in Liberty. Green said this will replace a 1979 fire engine, which is a help to avoid a vehicle going out of service before it is set to […]
TN Comptroller’s Office Seeing Positive Change In Van Buren Finances
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office said Van Buren County is in a stronger financial position than it was at this time last year. Director of Communications John Dunn said the county’s final budget has not been submitted or reviewed yet. However, Dunn said with more cash in the bank and a better understanding of budget composition […]
Local Fireworks Businesses Feel Affects Of National Shortage
Lumber, chicken, toilet paper are just a few of the shortages the nation has experienced over the past year. Now, just in time for the holiday weekend, fireworks. Fireworks City owner Hugh Billingsley said the shortage comes from the inability to transport the product. “The Chinese can make fireworks real quick,” Billingsley said. “But it […]
Fireworks For The Fourth Of July: Rules On Fireworks In Cookeville City Limits
The Fourth of July is this weekend, and many in Cookeville’s community are gearing up to celebrate the holiday by setting off fireworks. However when it comes to individuals using fireworks, it’s important to keep in mind there are rules that come with it. Cookeville Codes Department Director Jeff Littrell said there is a specific […]
Putnam Property Tax Rate Expected From State Friday Or Tuesday
The period for property value appeals has ended in Putnam County. Property Assessor Steve Pierce said it was amazing that the board of equalization only heard appeals for a few hours. Pierce said the county board of equalization mostly heard from commercial properties. He said now appraisal data will be compiled and sent to the […]
Putnam Sets Its All-Time Construction Record During Fiscal Year
Putnam County has set its all-time record for building construction during the last fiscal year. Mayor Randy Porter said there were 382 permits totaling $61 million issued. Porter said that all of the county is seeing construction as builders look to create or add onto subdivisions. “You would think with all the many things we’ve […]
Tech And Baxter Celebrate Their 105th Years And A Love Of Community
Tennessee Tech, and Baxter officials came together Thursday in celebration of the 105th birthday of Baxter and Tech. With the celebration cancelled last year due to COVID, attendees said it made that much sweeter to be able to come together. Tech President Phil Oldham said that he was proud of the relationship between the town […]
Increased Alzheimer’s Cases Stem From Better Awareness, Leading To More Diagnoses
An upward trend of Alzheimer’s cases comes from more adults reaching age 65 and older. Alzheimer’s Tennessee Cumberland Offices Regional Director Lynn Drew said the trend is also influenced by a greater public awareness of the disease. “I think that there’s less of a stigma these days,” Drew said. “So just more education, people are […]
Uplands Village Gets First ADA Compliant Trail For Wheelchair And Walker Users
Work has begun on the first-ever ADA compliant trail in the Pleasant Hill Community. The .3 mile trail at Uplands Village will allow for easier access for folks with walkers and wheelchairs. Uplands Village Trail Committee Chairperson Cheryl Heckler said they have had request for several years, and they’re excited to start work on the […]
