Putnam Resident Brought Parental View To State School Funding Committee
One Putnam County resident has been giving a parent’s perspective as the state finalizes a new funding formula for public schools. Baxter Primary PTO Vice-President Wendy Jarvis has served on the Parents Choice and Voice Subcommittee since October. Jarvis said she worked with a wide variety of political leaders, school officials and other parents. “I’m […]
Granville Volunteer FD Seeking More Community Involvement Through Reorganization
The Granville Volunteer Fire Department is in the process of reorganizing. Chief Scott Nicholas said that they wanted to have more community involvement and input with the organization. He said that’s why they’re moving to a community-based board of directors. “They’re a diverse base,” Nicholas said. “We have some business owners, we have community members, […]
Search For Fentress Fugitive Ends, Found Dead In Mexico
A Fentress County fugitive was found dead in Mexico months after escaping custody from the Fentress Jail. 35-year-old Charles Kennedy was on the TBI’s most wanted list and has remained at large since July. Kennedy as well as 22-year-old Casey Ridenour reportedly escaped the Fentress County Jail and stole a correctional officer’s vehicle. A pursuit […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Repairing Homes Of Seniors This Spring
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications from senior homeowners for its spring home repair projects. The goal is to bring Putnam and Overton County homes to standards so seniors can age in place. Neighbor 2 Neighbor Project Manager Hope Craig said homeowners must be 60 years or older. “It really benefits everybody who […]
Cookeville Planning Approves New Dollar General On West Broad
After several months of planning, developers are ready to move forward with a new Dollar General on West Broad Street in Cookeville. The Cookeville Planning Commission approved both preliminary and final plats at its Monday night meeting. Planning Director Jon Ward said that the location would be near West Jackson Street. “It was on larger […]
White County Considering Legal Action Against TWRA Habitat Project
White County is exploring legal avenues against TWRA’s clear cutting project at the Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Area. The County Commission held an attorney-client privilege meeting Monday night. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county discussed options with County Attorney John Meadows. “We are looking if there is any legal avenues that we can […]
Putnam Schools Using Different Selection Process For Contractor Over New School
Putnam County Schools will use a best value selection process to select the contractor for the new K-8 Southwest School. School Board Chair Lynn McHenry said the board plans to put out a request for quotes in February. McHenry said contractors will be graded based on their responses. The top two or three will be […]
