State Releases Annual Education Report Card
The State Department of Education released its annual report card on education Monday, an effort to understand how school districts are serving students. Van Buren County Schools one of 15 systems in the state to receive the top ranking of “exemplary.” Fentress, Pickett and White Counties all received “advancing” rankings. The rest of the Upper […]
TTU Eyeing Weather For Tuesday’s Lighting The Quad Event
Tennessee Tech officials watching Tuesday’s forecast to make a final call on its Lighting the Quad event. The annual Christmas decoration lighting on campus is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said the university should know at midday if the event will take place. Updates will be posted on the university’s homepage […]
Jackson Co. Middle School Lockdown Monday After Weapon Found In School
Jackson County Middle School was in lockdown for several hours Monday after a report of a student bringing a loaded gun to school. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the suspicion was reported to a teacher, and the situation was swiftly handled by the school’s Student Resource Officer. “And the firearm was confiscated and the […]
Putnam Applying For Grant Funding For Fairgrounds Construction
Putnam County applying for $1 million in grant funding to construct the arena at the new fairgrounds. Mayor Randy Porter said if awarded, hosting a fair at the Tennessee Avenue location in 2024 will be likely. “If we can get this ARC grant to pay 50 percent of it, it would be a big deal,” […]
Clay County Community Celebrating Football Team’s Trip To Championship
The Clay County community abuzz this week as the Bulldogs prepare to travel to Chattanooga for the football state championship. Athletic Director Rob Edwards said the school plans to hold a pep rally Thursday before the team leaves Friday morning. “I think this one is kind of special because it’s the first time a football […]
Domestic Violence Most Prevalent In Boyfriend/Girlfriend Partnerships According To State Data
New state data reports boyfriend/girlfriend relationship made up more than 42 percent of domestic violence cases in 2021. Genesis House Sexual Assault Program Manager Danielle Girt said there are two reasons. One, Girt said in today’s culture, fewer couples are getting married and remain partners in a different capacity. “But also I would say the […]
HRS Will Take Next Steps With Hickory Valley
Highlands Residential Services taking the next step in its Hickory Valley development following the approval from the Putnam County School Board for a sewer easement. The 69-acre site is set to include approximately 224 units near Cane Creek Elementary. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said to handle the current and future capacity needs, Highlands Residential […]
Sparta Motlow Holding Triage Training For EMS Students Wednesday
Motlow State Community College will host a triage training for EMS students at its Sparta campus this Wednesday. Motlow Director of EMS Houston Austin said around 30 students will get to have hands-on experience as they learn the statewide triage system. Austin said the best time to learn and make mistakes is while students are […]
Putnam Traffic Stops Results In Drug Arrests
Putnam County traffic stops over Thanksgiving weekend led to two drug arrests. The first stop occurred Wednesday that resulted in the arrest of Jamie Powell. Powell’s vehicle was found to have a felony amount of Methamphetamine and Marijuana. Powell was charged with Manufacturing, Sell, and Delivery of Methamphetamine, Simple Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of […]
Cookeville Looking To Establish Temporary Street Closure Ordinance
City of Cookeville looking to establish better procedure for its temporary street closures through a new ordinance. City Manager James Mills said until now, street closure requests for parades or events had been given through permit. Mills said through this ordinance the current practice of a $100 refundable payment would change to a $100 non-refundable […]
