Overton Schools To Launch Customized School Security System
Overton County Schools working to launch its own security system. Technology Coordinator Brent Thrasher said he developed the technology utilizing a feature of the Microsoft 360 software. He said SROs would be able to use their phones or other devices to log the security of the buildings. “There will be a little tag at each […]
Algood Officers Save Man Overdosing On Heroin Using Narcan
Two Algood police officers saved the life of a man who had overdosed on heroin Friday evening. Police Chief Dale Armour said the department has partnered with the local drug coalition to receive training on administering Narcan. He said opioid treatment is the first line of defense when officers see an individual in need. “One […]
Sexton: SRO Funding To Be Rolled Into New Funding Formula
A state grant to fund school resource officers at schools across Tennessee is in its last year, a concern to some school districts. House Speaker Cameron Sexton said that according to the Department of Education, that grant money will be wrapped into the new TISA school funding formula. “When I’ve talked to schools, their issue […]
First UC Economic Summit Starts Tuesday At Tennessee Tech
The first Upper Cumberland Economic Summit will take place at Tennessee Tech Tuesday. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Director Michael Aikins said the two-day seminar will convene developers, political and community leaders to talk economic issues. “A lot of times we go to conferences, and we’ll just be on our phones or emails the whole time,” Aikens […]
Putnam Republican Party Hosting Caucus For Register Of Deeds
The Putnam County Republican Party will host a caucus this Saturday to select its nominee for Register of Deeds. Chairman Darren Wilson said John Sanders and Luke Thornton are the two names on the ballot. “With the passing of longtime Register of Deeds Harold Burris, the Republican Party is holding a caucus in order to […]
Monterey Aldermen Approve Purchase Of Used Patrol Vehicles
The Monterey Police Department will purchase two used patrol vehicles in the coming weeks. Chief Bill Randolph said a combination of a newly hired officer and aging vehicles caused the need. “We got four new Durangos last year and are expected to order some more new ones later on in the fall this year or […]
Interim Chief Smith: LPD Excited About Progress
Morale is up at the Livingston Police Department. That’s according to Interim Chief Ray Smith. He said after much turmoil, the department is excited about its progress and about the future. “When you talk about morale, just knowing there is a forward motion gives encouragement that there will be a positive end to any thoughts […]
Putnam 10-Year-Old Named Champion Of Ancient History In International Competition
A Putnam County Schools student has been named a champion in the International History Olympiad Competition. 10-year-old Taylor Chen won in Ancient History out of 27 states and 15 countries. He first what first got him interested in Ancient History was the Wikipedia page for Roman Emperors. Chen said his favorite part of the competition […]
Tax Free Holiday For Food Items Happening Now
Grocery stores across the Upper Cumberland already experiencing a busy start to August as some food items are tax free until the end of the month. The General Assembly passed the sales tax holiday as relief for citizens earlier this summer. Food City District Manager Steven Jones said meat and non-perishable items expected to be […]
Putnam BOE Appoves Contract For New Strategic Plan
The Putnam County School System has started the process of creating a new strategic plan. Director of Schools Corby King said the last plan the school system created was about 10 years ago. “A lot of things have changed in 10 years,” King said. “Our demographics have changed. Our enrollment has changed quite a bit. […]
