This Week Putnam Works On Private Act, White Co Considers Legal Action
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Redistricting Committee will discuss a law that does not allow a seven district school board. The committee has stayed together even though its final redistricting plan has been approved. But, the law, or private-act, could be up for modification. Currently, commissioner districts can be altered so […]
Sparkle Baby Non-Profit Makes Wedding And Formal Wear Dreams Come True
A Cookeville non-profit is hoping to give visitors the chance to feel special for their big days. Sparkle Baby provides wedding gowns, formal dresses, accessories for an affordable price. Executive Director Kim Vondra said that she understands that beautiful gowns might be inaccessible for some because of price, but that every person should have the […]
Community Foundation Scholarship Portal Closing Tuesday
The deadline for Upper Cumberland students to apply for a Community Foundation Scholarship comes Tuesday. Community Relations Director Pat Embry said 150 scholarship funds exist established by donors to help students through college. “Last year, we gave out almost $750,000, and six students from Putnam County Schools were benefactors of that,” Embry said. Embrey said […]
Van Buren Schools Fill Vacant SRO Position
Van Buren Schools will have a new School Resource Officer starting Tuesday. Officer Jorge Rivera previously served in Warren County. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said the hire fills a vacancy that’s been open for a year and a half. “It’s taken a load off of our shoulders, because there are things that come up […]
Good Audit Reports Can Boost Financial Interest In County
A good audit requires the work of a good team. That’s according to Chelsea Qualls, Putnam County’s Manager of Accounts and Budgets. Putnam County finished with just one finding in its 2021 audit. She said that audits serve to better both the county and its community. “Make sure we’re following our policies and procedures and […]
American Legion Hosting High School Oratorical Contest
The American Legion Post 46 is hosting one of five constitutional oratorical contests in the state on Saturday morning. Post Member Richard Buford said that our region has the most high school students signed up for this year’s contest that he’s ever seen. “I think the word got out that this is a wonderful opportunity,” […]
