Putnam School System Has Only One School Over 90 Percent Capacity
The Putnam County Board of Education’s efforts to better control school capacity has produced results. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said Prescott South Elementary is the only elementary school with capacity over 90 percent. Pierce said elementary schools are averaging 84 percent capacity. “I think we’ve been doing this a while and we’ve had at least […]
Sparta Amends Political Sign Code, Giving Property Owner Choice Of Size
The Sparta Board of Aldermen has approved a change to its municipal code removing a size limit for political campaign signs. The original ordinance says signage can not exceed four square feet in area. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said he recommended simplifying the code to give private property owners the choice on signage. “There are […]
White Co Schools COVID Numbers Low, Not Requesting Remote Learning
White County Schools will not apply for remote learning days at this time as COVID numbers remain manageable. That is according to School Director Kurt Dronebarger. Dronebarger said as of Wednesday, the district has a infection rate less than four percent. “We use a scale kind of like a traffic light red, yellow and green, […]
CRMC Sees A Drop In COVID Hospitalizations By 16 Patients
COVID hospitalizations at Cookeville Regional have dropped by 16 patients Friday. According to CRMC’s COVID Dashboard, 90 people were hospitalized with 28 patients in ICU. As of Friday, the hospital has 74 COVID patients with 25 in ICU. Hospital officials still remain concerned about COVID numbers. Local healthcare facilities continue to see high numbers of […]
Celina Car Show Entrants Competing For Moonshiner’s Choice Award
The 3rd annual Moonshine Runners Car Show is returning to Celina’s historic courthouse square on Saturday. Moonshine Daze Committee Vice President Nikki Blakely said after last year’s cancellation, the event is here to stay. Blakely said everything from rat rods to Chevy Bel Airs are welcome to register. “The year before, we had the Dukes […]
Gainesboro Approves Plan For Future Roadway And Mobility Improvements
The Gainesboro Board of Aldermen has adopted two comprehensive plans with the goal to improve roadways and community mobility. Mayor Lloyd Williams said by passing a strategy for future improvements, it increases the city’s chances of obtaining grant funding. “Points out where we need crosswalks at, parking, sidewalks, ADA sidewalks,” Williams said. “We can’t apply […]
Capshaw and Park View Recognized For Standout Academics
The Putnam County Board of Education recognized Capshaw Elementary and Park View Elementary for achieving Reward School status. Director of Schools Corby King said both schools have achieved a 3.1 or higher GPA across all data. “What a huge win for Park View Elementary,” King said. “This is the first time they’ve been named a […]
Cookeville Council Approves Next Step To Sewer For Tennessee Avenue Area
Cookeville City Council voted Thursday to move forward with extending sewer service to the Tennessee Avenue area. Water and Sewer Director Ronnie Kelly said the plan will aid in the development of the new fairgrounds property and the interchange. “For it to develop you need sewer,” Kelly said. “That’s the main thing they’re going to […]
Sparta Aldermen Agree To New 4 Year Contract With City Administrator
The Sparta Board of Aldermen has given City Administrator Brad Hennessee a four year extension. Mayor Jeff Young said Hennessee has earned the new employment agreement through his work over the past two years. “We felt like four years was a good arrangement to have with Brad doing the job that he’s done and the […]
Cane Creek Elementary To Resume School Friday Following Sewer Line Break
Cane Creek Elementary will resume school as usual on Friday. Students were sent home Thursday afternoon following a sewer line break.
