Sparta Installing Warning Signals At Turntable Road Intersection
Sparta’s Turntable Road will get some safety upgrades through an advanced warning light. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the signal flashes, green yellow or red to tell drivers what color the upcoming stop light is. “There’s a fairly sharp turn around that last set of buildings there on Turntable Road,” Hennessee said. “As you come […]
Proper Hay Storage Key In Making Most Of Crop
Proper hay storage is one of the most important things farmers can do to save their crops and make the most of their investments. That’s according to Warren County Agricultural Extension Agent Heath Nokes. Nokes said that many times he sees hay stored outside or improperly in barns, which can lead to a crop loss […]
Clay Schools Nutrition Program Adapting To Issues In Supplies
The Clay County Schools Nutrition Program is seeing the effects of a national supply chain issue. Clay Schools Nutrition Program Supervisor Laura McLerran said that the shortage of products changes weekly. She said she thinks that the shortage has several factors at play. “It’s everything from a labor shortage,” McLerran said. “Like I said this […]
The Angry Ironsmith Creating Sparta Makerspace For Regions Artists
One local artist is working to open an art gallery and makerspace in Sparta by the end of the year. The Angry Ironsmith’s Jim Reilly is cleaning up a property on West Bockman Way for all types of artists. Reilly said the idea came from artists with no where to work if they cannot afford […]
Coupon Skills Keep Family Prepared And Helps Others In Need
Creating a budget with coupons built in can be a key tool to having everything the family needs when money gets tight. That is according to Macon County UCHRA Office Specialist Donna Griffith. Griffith said when she teaches her coupon class, it is about setting priorities and creating a stockpile. Griffith said when coupon skills […]
Putnam Schools Still Feeling Staffing Woes During Pandemic
While the number of students contracting COVID is higher than last school year, Director of Schools Corby King said staffing remains the main issue. King said certified teachers are in place, but getting substitute teachers to come in is causing problems. “When you look at the districts who have closed so far, it’s due to […]
Fentress Town Hall Series Focused On Engaging County Residents
Fentress County is offering extra opportunities for residents to have the county commission’s ear on important topics. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said it has been several years since town halls have happened. Johnson said it was a county commission idea and imagines county spending and raises will be on the public’s mind. “That’s the time […]
