PCSS Surveying Community On How To Spend ESSER 3.0 Funding
The Putnam County School System is looking for community input on how to best use ESSER 3.0 funding. ESSER Coordinator Jason Stickler said the survey is on the system’s new ESSER website. Stickler said hearing from families is critical because how much the federal funding affects students and the community. “Our goal is to gather […]
PCSS Names Shannon Pirtle As New VITAL School Principal
The Putnam County School System has named Shannon Pirtle as its new VITAL School principal. Pirtle spent 10 years as principal and assistant principal at Upperman Middle School. Pirtle was set to become assistant principal at Cane Creek Elementary School this fall. However, the VITAL position became available after Robyn Nabors decided to make a […]
Putnam Co. Veterans Wall To Be Made Safer For Visitors
The Veterans Wall at the Putnam County Courthouse will receive some updates for safety and accessibility. Mayor Randy Porter said the county plans on making a pathway that’s ADA-compliant to provide better access for veterans visiting. “We’re going to fix a place in the courthouse lawn,” Porter said. “Make a walkway that will come in […]
UCMS Follows Urge For Young Adult Vaccinations As Delta Variant Spreads
The Upper Cumberland Medical Society sides with national leaders urging young adults to get vaccinated. Society President Dr. Dawn Barlow said she suspects that the Delta variant of COVID has reached the region. The more contagious mutation has raised concerns in the medical world. “We are seeing young people get sicker with the Delta variant, […]
Dekalb County Jail To Be Studied For Expansion Possibilities
A decision on whether to expand or build a new Dekalb County Jail is coming for the county commission. Sheriff Patrick Ray said the Tennessee Corrections Institute found the jail’s square footage was not up to standards during an inspection last year. Ray said the pandemic set back a CTAS feasibility study while beds are […]
TTU Wins Governor’s Award Environmental Stewardship For Building Green
Tennessee Tech has been named one of this year’s Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award winner for building green. University Sustainability Manager Delayne Miller said the new lab science building contributed to the award. Miller said the facility was certified by the U.S. Green Building Council for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. “This building is our […]
Brad Halfacre Hired As New Jackson, Clay Co. Veterans Service Officer
Jackson County native Brad Halfacre will serve as the new Veterans Service Officer for both Jackson and Clay Counties. Richard Accurso as well as four other local veterans on the hiring board made the decision Wednesday. Accurso said the Navy veteran showed an excitement to serve that the committee wanted. “He seemed to understand that […]
WCTE President Says Station Prepared To Enter A New Era
WCTE President and CEO Becky Magura was surprised and honored when she got word she was selected to lead Nashville Public Television. Magura said that WCTE’s accomplishments over the year showed she could succeed in a major market. However, Magura said her staff that got the station to this point made it all possible and […]
WCTE President Assuming Same Role At NPT
WCTE President and CEO Becky Magura is leaving her role, becoming the new President and CEO of Nashville Public Television. Magura started at WCTE more than 39 years ago. In that time, she has held numerous production, educational outreach and management positions at the station. In 1995 Magura became Station Manager, then in 2006 she […]
