PCSS And TTU Working On Tutoring Program For Learning Loss
A new tutoring program could be on the way for Putnam Schools through a partnership with Tennessee Tech. Federal Programs Supervisor Bridgett Carwile said the district looks to work with education students to do tutoring within the school day. “We have sat down with Tennessee Tech a couple of times,” Carwile said. “We’re still in […]
Upper Cumberland Senior Citizens Centers Wary Of COVID Rise
COVID cases on the rise lead to concerns amongst senior citizens groups in the Upper Cumberland. Putnam County Senior Center Director Maxine Frasier said that such concerns have led to the temporary cancellation of their volleyball class. Because it’s an activity with closer contact and less ability to wear masks, Frasier said that the decision […]
DeKalb Animal Shelter Reaches Agreement With County, City; Hires New Employee
The DeKalb County Animal Shelter has reached a compromise with the county and the city of Smithville. Director Emmaly Bennett said that the shelter will now function as its own entity, operating on the contributions of both the county and the city. After meeting with the county last week, Bennett said that the county will […]
Power Of Putnam Sides With Movement To Prevent Youth Nicotine Use
Power of Putnam is happy with the state Attorney General co-leading a 31 state movement against youth nicotine use. State leaders have called on the FDA to eliminate youth-appealing flavors, limit nicotine levels and restrict marketing for these products. Executive Director Bill Gibson said it is a good thing to reduce. “The use of nicotine […]
White Co Schools Working With TCAT To Expand Mechatronics Program
White County Schools in the process with TCAT to establish an injection molding lab at the county’s high school. The machine heats and injects liquid plastic into molds to form a product. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the lab would either be an extension of the school’s mechatronics program or a new class. “We’re […]
UCEMC Customers To Vote On Board Members This Weekend
Customers of the Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation will elect their district’s board members this weekend. CEO Jennifer Brogdon said the power company serves as a cooperative, meaning it is a democratic organization controlled by members. “We have an election every year,” Brogdon said. “We have at least three seats that get up for election […]
Sparta Rotary Club Gave Over 100 Students Shoes Through Donation Drive
The Sparta Rotary Club bringing smiles to White County students through its Shoe Donation Drive. Club Member Cathy Farley said they raise funds with the First Methodist Church to buy and gift new shoes and socks. “We have volunteers that go out to that school and spend some time one on one with some kids […]
Sparta Using General Fund For Carter St. Bridge Lighting
Sparta has started the process to install new lighting on the Carter Street Park Walking Bridge. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the city is soliciting for bids with the goal to start the project this spring. “There are some lights on South Carter Park now, and this would be in addition to those,” Hennessee said. […]
Overton, White School Directors Say Registration Numbers Look Good
Initial registration numbers for White and Overton School Systems suggest student enrollment inches back to pre-COVID numbers. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the district has rebounded with registration numbers looking solid. “We’re over 3,900 here in White County,” Dronebarger said. “We’re about 3,918 last year, so we’re right back there where we […]
Van Buren Ambulance Services Adding Needed Equipment
The Van Buren County Ambulance Services Department is looking to add equipment through a USDA grant. Director Tiwanna Bricker said cardiac monitors, ultrasounds and nitrous oxide systems are needed. She said cardiac monitors have been a need for over two years, helping to identify heart attacks and controlling slow heart rates. “The ultrasounds are just […]
