First Abbreviated Day Helps Putnam Students Get Familiar With New Environment
Putnam Schools kicks off the school year with an abbreviated day Thursday, with schools set to dismiss at 10 a.m. Communications Supervisor Hannah Davis said the system has this in place to help students get introduced to their schools and teachers. She said it’s particularly helpful for those students who are at a new school […]
Cookeville Planning Approves Old Kentucky Commons PCD Plan Relative To Screening
Cookeville Planning Commission has approved an amendment to the Planned Commerical Development screening requirements at Old Kentucky Commons. Planning Director Jon Ward said when the city council approved the PCD for Food City in 2019, they also set forth screening requirements that would protect the privacy of Bilbrey Park residents. “The area in question contains […]
Putnam Schools Calls Special Meeting To Discuss New Park View School
Putnam County School Board has called a special called meeting Wednesday evening. The board will discuss the next steps for the future Park View School project. Director of Schools Corby King said Monday night the project cannot move forward in the current financing plan. The meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. at the Board […]
Jackson Co Commission Tables Proposal To Sheriff’s K9 Deputies
A Jackson County Commission meeting got contentious Monday night after commissioners tabled the proposal to retire two Sheriff’s K9 Deputies. Sheriff Marty Hinson said that one K9 Deputy is almost seven-years-old and one is nine years old. Commissioner Chris Carter, who is also running for Sheriff, said that with the election just 10 days away, […]
Putnam Commissioners Include Wage Study In Newest Budget
Putnam County will conduct a comprehensive wage study this fiscal year after a last minute amendment to its budget made Monday night. A one-time up to $50,000 allotment was approved by the county commission. Commissioner Jonathan Williams proposed the amendment saying the county needs to stay ahead. “I think it would be wise for this […]
TTU Creating Contract With Design Firm For Stadium Project
The State Building Commission has approved a design firm to lead Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium project. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said it is the same designer of the Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation Center. “The next step is that we need to formally get into a contract with Wold|HFR, and then once a contract is […]
Upper Cumberland Experiencing Spike In COVID Cases
The rising number of COVID cases across the Upper Cumberland is a reason for some to bring back personal precautions. Dr. Brent Staton is the Upper Cumberland Medical Society President. He said for the last six weeks, the region has seen very few cases. Staton said a spike has recently occurred. “The significance of this […]
Hilham Man Sentenced 30 Years For Child Rape
A Hilham man has pled guilty to six counts of child rape and one count of continuous sexual abuse. 34-year-old Adam Jereco Haney appeared in the Putnam County Criminal Court Monday. Haney was arrested in 2019 after allegedly raping three of his stepchildren. Haney was sentenced for 30 years that will be 100 percent served, […]
Algood Middle Welcomes Former Cookeville HS Asst. Principal As New Principal
Algood Middle School welcomes Rusty Darley as its new principal. Darley served for five years as the Assistant Principal at Cookeville High School, and previously as a teacher and athletic trainer in other school districts. “I have a different perspective of Algood Middle in that my first perspective is as a parent,” Darley said. “Of […]
Putnam County Budget Passes Full Commission
The Putnam County Budget passed Monday night receiving little opposition from commissioners. Commissioner Ben Rodgers outlined each fund before voting. The spending plan maintains the current tax rate and includes over 10 new positions. A $5,000 raise for emergency workers and $3,000 for the others also moves forward. After commissioners voted for each individual budget, […]
