Jackson County Chamber’s New Executive Director Targeting Tourism
The Jackson County Chamber’s new Executive Director said her work has already started. Hope Vargas said she’s meeting with other Tennessee counties to see what can be replicated to boost tourism. Vargas said she is talking with a kayak group in Rhea County to see what can be done to improve outdoor recreation. “Hopefully see […]
Eight Cookeville Businesses Caught Selling Tobacco, Alcohol To Minors
Eight of 44 Cookeville businesses failed tobacco and alcohol compliance checks, a decrease from the most recent operation. Power of Putnam Executive Director Bill Gibson said the Cookeville Police Department assisted by sending a minor to each store for an unlawful purchase. “We felt like the compliance checks were very successful, because the vast majority […]
Work Begins On Monterey’s New Wastewater Treatment Plant
Site preparations began Tuesday for a new wastewater treatment plant in the town of Monterey. Mayor JJ Reels said the state of the art facility will expand the number of sewer connections the system can handle. “It’s going to be a great accomplishment for the town,” Reels said. “It allows us to start developing exit […]
White County Young Man Succeeds At Boys State, Looks Forward To Boys Nation
It’s been a summer of leadership for one White County High School rising senior. Jake Officer was elected governor for Tennessee Boys State, went to Tennessee Governors School, and is planning on attending Boys Nation. Officer said his biggest takeaway from the American Legion program was gaining the ability to learn how to communicate with […]
Tennessee Tech Selects Its First Female Student Trustee
Tennessee Tech’s first-ever female student trustee said she wants to promote accessibility and diversity on campus. Hannah Willis is a doctoral student in exception learning, and has previously served as a Senator for Tech’s Student Government Association. Willis said the opportunity means a lot to her as she wants to give a voice to all […]
Putnam Co. Schools Welcome Two Faculty Members To New Positions
Putnam County Schools welcomed two new faculty members to their staff. Dr. Leslie Eldridge will serve as the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Supervisor, and Dr. Diane Wood will serve as the new Pre-K to 4th Grade Curriculum Supervisor. As the new CTE Supervisor, Eldridge will take her experience, including serving as interim CTE […]
Allons Elementary Welcomes Ryan Ledbetter As New Principal
Allons Elementary School has found its new principal in Ryan Ledbetter. Ledbetter was formerly the Assistant Principal at Wilson Elementary for six years. He said that while the move is challenging he’s looking forward to meeting it head on and getting to know the community. “I think all communities are a little bit different,” Ledbetter […]
Cookeville HS Entrance, Canopy Construction Delayed To Fall
The Cookeville High School canopy and entrance project has been delayed. Deputy Schools Director Tim Martin said work will not start until this fall. However, Martin said in the current construction climate the system views having a start date that early as a win. “It’s not just every district in the state of Tennessee, it’s […]
Closing Doors At Night Add Protection Barrier During Home Fires
A fire inside the home can be slowed down by taking the time to secure your doors before going to sleep. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said this provides a necessary barrier to smoke and fire. Dial said a closed door can add 2-3 to even 10-15 minutes of escape time depending on the type […]
Drug Coalition Says New Legislation Better Protects Kids From Drug Exposure
A local drug coalition member says that new state legislation, Senate Bill 1530, is one step forward in protecting child from drug exposure. The bill expands the definition of “severe child abuse” to include exposure to hard drugs. The law would add the act of knowingly allowing a child to be in the presence of, […]
