Monterey To Replace Water Line On West Stewart Avenue
Monterey will replace some 725 feet of water line on West Stewart Avenue near South Walnut Street. Engineer Nathaniel Green said that the bid with W&O Construction would cost the city approximately $15,116. “If we were to bid that right now say by itself, you’d be looking somewhere around $50,000 to do that particular line,” […]
Jackson Schools One Of Five Districts Leading State In Early Literacy
The Jackson County School District has been recognized as one of only five Reading 360 Model Districts in Tennessee. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the recognition is for a clear and strong focus on early literacy skills. Brown said this now means that teachers across the state will learn from her teachers. “Some of […]
Cookeville Rally Supporting Voting Rights, For The People Act
A rally in support of voter rights and restoring the 1965 Voting Rights Act on the Putnam County Courthouse lawn Friday. Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP President Thomas Savage said the Finish The Job Rally is a chance to educate the community. Savage said some states are working to make voting more difficult for the working class. […]
Overton BOE Discusses Pay Increase For Teachers And Other Staff
The Overton County School Board discussed the possibility of increasing teacher pay rates during its Thursday work session. Vice Chairman Mike Gilpatrick said the school system is falling behind and needs to stay competitive with surrounding counties. “We are in the five lowest in Tennessee,” Gilpatrick said. ‘We can’t retain good teachers if we are […]
Sparta Making Gains On Long-Term Paving Project
Sparta has made headway on its long-term paving plan, so much so that the city has shaved a year off its goal to repave every city street. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the paving plan could be finished as soon as 2026. “With what we’ve got done if the prices continue to come in […]
