Warren Animal Control Attributes Record Numbers To Lack Of Spaying And Neutering
Warren County Animal Control reporting a record number of animals at its facility with 23 in one day last week. The shelter was built to hold 15 dogs and 20 cats, a total of 35 animals. As of Friday, the shelter population includes 36 cats and kittens. Director Sherri Bradley said the reason comes from […]
White County High School Marching Band To Play At Outback Bowl
The White County High School Marching Band received an invitation to perform at the Outback Bowl in Tampa Bay this winter. Director Roger Mills said that he hopes the performance is an opportunity for his students to make lasting memories. “Just remembering being in school I just remember so many moments,” Mills said. “And I […]
HRS Awarded $899 K National Housing Grant For Hickory Valley
Highlands Residential Services has been awarded a $899,000 grant to assist in the construction of Cookeville’s Hickory Valley. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said the funding saves local money and helps the housing authority prepare financially for future developments. “Our grant actually scored 65,” Cassetty said. “65 was the lowest score that got funded, so […]
Jackson Schools Taking Applications For Pre-K Program
Jackson County Schools are now taking applications for its Pre-K programs. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said it’s an opportunity for students to get ahead in their education before they begin kindergarten. “I know that our teachers work a lot on students making friends and getting used to coming to school,” Brown said. “Especially if […]
Putnam Schools Will Not Require Masks This School Year
Putnam County Schools will not require masks when classes return in-person early next week. According to Director of Schools Corby King, schools will also no longer conduct COVID screenings or temperature checks. However, the districts COVID dashboard that reports the number of cases will stay operational. King said in an email that the system will […]
Crossville Man Injured When Truck Blows A Tire
A Crossville man injured Monday morning when his tractor tractor blew a tire on Interstate 40 in Cumberland County. Josh Marshall traveling eastbound when the left tire blew off. Marshall lost control of the truck, which crossed the median and the westbound lanes. The truck came to rest after striking a tree, according to a […]
White County Transportation Software Saving Time And Money
A new transportation software update allows White County School System buses to run routes more efficiently. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the software update allows for faster route scheduling and street level mapping. Dronebarger said the software has even allowed for the elimination of one bus route so far. “We did come across one […]
TWRA Taking Caution With Spread Of Unknown Bird Disease
TWRA is recommending residents to take precaution as a unknown bird disease spreads in the eastern and midwestern parts of the country. Biodiversity Coordinator Chris Simpson said the sickness causes eye swelling, eye discharge and possibly neurological symptoms. “Stop feeding birds,” Simpson said. “Take down your bird feeders for right now, and wash them. Cover […]
Cookeville Designing Additional Turn Lane For S Willow At W. Jackson
Cookeville is in the process of designing a new turn lane for the intersection of South Willow Avenue and West Jackson Street. Public Works Director Greg Brown said the addition would lessen traffic by giving motorists two lanes going left onto Jackson. “That’s funded with some grant money, so there is a process that you […]
Park View Building Could See New Purpose If New Putnam K-8 School Built
If Putnam County builds a new K-8 school, it will likely mean the closure of Park View Elementary school. However, Director of Schools Corby King said the school system would evaluate Park View and its potential for other uses to extend the life of the building. “I personally would like to see us think about […]
