Putnam Student Honoring 9/11 Victims Through Acts Of Kindness
One Putnam County 7th grader is encouraging his community to honor 9/11 victims through acts of kindness. Jacob Cookson attends Prescott South Middle School and learned about the, “Pay it Forward 9/11,” campaign. Cookson said the movement calls others to collect good deeds in remembrance of 9/11, and he wants help fulfilling 500 actions by […]
Sparta Saving Money And Time By Purchasing New Sewer Camera
Sparta wants to start doing sewer line inspections in-house as the city prepares to purchase a new camera. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said bid specs are currently being created for the $75,000 allocated for the expenditure. “We think it is cost effective for the city of Sparta to own their own camera,” Hennessee said. “It […]
Jackson Beekeeper Specializes In Education And Local Product
What started as a hobby has turned into a ever-growing career for one Jackson County beekeeper. Kamon Reynolds said that his business produces both physical products as well as information to help the beekeeping community. “We produce pure honey here in Jackson County and some of the neighboring counties,” Reynolds said. “We also have produced […]
Putnam School Calendar Could Be Impacted By COVID This Year
Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King fears the district could have to take days away from breaks due to COVID. State rules made effective in July for schools do not allow remote learning as a COVID solution during district closures. That means if COVID days are needed, they would come from breaks or extending […]
Warren High School Offers Machine Technology Dual Enrollment Classes For Sophomores
Warren County High School is now offering a dual enrollment class in machine technology for its sophomores, one of few in the state. Executive Principal Clark George said typically the courses are only for juniors and seniors, but that the opportunity came about from a partnership with Citizens for Progress and TCAT. George said the […]
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Honored For Facilities Management By TN State Parks Awards Of Excellence
Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park was named the top park in the state for facilities management. Park Manager Travis Stover said that the park received the award for its excellence in maintaining the park and its facilities by the use of its staff and volunteers. He said this past year a lot of […]
White Co Forming Specs For New Disc Golf Course
White County preparing to put its disc golf course project out for bid. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the commission has approved to move forward. Robinson said the course specifics are currently being created with the goal to put the project out for bid in the coming weeks. “It’s not like building a building […]
Putnam Fire Department Responds To Burgess Falls Road Hay Barn Fire
Putnam County Fire Department responded to an enflamed hay barn on Burgess Falls Road near Williams Lane on Sunday. Captain Coty Nash said that the owners of the property are out of town. He said that passersby noticed that the barn was on fire and called 911. Nash said that the cause of the fire […]
