Cookeville Regional Reporting Lowest COVID #’s Since Summer 2021
Cookeville Regional reporting the lowest COVID numbers since last summer. As of Friday, 13 patients are currently hospitalized, 11 of which are unvaccinated. All patients have been in the hospital for fewer than 28 days.
Dronebarger: Fearful Of Local Tax Base Impact From New School Funding Formula
White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said he foresees local budget issues if Governor Bill Lee’s new school funding formula passes. Dronebarger told the White County School Board Thursday night school districts will initially receive more money, but state payments will eventually decrease. “The amount they are projecting to give from the state is […]
Applications Open For Jackson Grant-Funded Home Rehab Projects
Jackson County handed out more than 20 applications for the Tennessee Housing Development Agency HOME Program Thursday afternoon. The program provides grant assistance to help those with low-income, owner-occupied households that need rehabilitation or reconstruction. Mayor Randy Heady said that he’s excited for his community to have the chance for a life-changing opportunity. “We’re somewhere […]
Overton Schools Increasing Household Connectivity Through Hotspot Program
Underserved Overton County Students can take home free hotspots through a new district program connecting households. Technology Coordinator Brent Thrasher said some 200 hotspots are available through a free T-Mobile program. “That’s something that we’ve seen grow over the years as there is more of our content and curriculum is online,” Thrasher said. “That need […]
Tech Anticipating Large Freshmen Class With Applications Above Average
Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said applications for the 2023 freshman class are 12-13 percent above the record high. Oldham told the Board of Trustees Thursday during his report. “Ultimately, it’s all about how many show up during the fall, and so, we don’t take anything for granted and we run through the tape as […]
14 Arrested For Illegal Narcotics In PCSO’s “Operation March Madness”
A year-long investigation into the illegal sale and use of narcotics led to the arrest and charging of 14 individuals in Putnam County Thursday afternoon. During what the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is called “Operation March Madness,” methamphetamine, schedule II prescription pain pills, and heroin that tested positive for fentanyl were discovered. Sheriff Eddie Farris […]
Clay Community Proud Of Lady Bulldogs’ Work This Season
The Clay County community rallied around its Lady Bulldogs before they made their way to their first round of the TSSAA tournament. “They were staged all throughout town as we were leaving the high school,” Sheriff Brandon Boone said. “They were on before you crossed the bridge, and they were all through town, and then […]
Twin Lakes Applying For Grant To Expand Broadband Access In Putnam
Twin Lakes is hoping to earn grant funding from Tennessee’s Emergency Broadband fund. CEO Jonathan West said that they’re applying for a portion of the $400 million pot to expand broadband to coverage to homes in Putnam County. “There are so many things that you can only do online,” West said. “And when you don’t […]
TDOT Highway 52 Project In Celina In Preliminary Engineer Phase
TDOT’s Highway 52 expansion in Celina is in its preliminary engineering phase. Region 2 Assistant Chief Joe Deering said that the project will extend from the south of the central business district towards West Lake Avenue where it will tie back into the existing Highway 52. He said that the hope is to create a […]
