PCSS Implementing New Software To Help Track Homelessness Data
Putnam County Schools will implement new software that helps track its student homeless population. Family Resource Coordinator Kristy Hunt said the program helps collect data required by the state and personal information. She said this will help the school system get its families the assistance they need. “Putnam County we have increased quite a bit,” […]
York Institute’s Jody Hancock Recognized By State
York Institute Educational Assistant Jody Hancock has been named a state finalist for the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE). Hancock has been employed with York Institute for 28 years. She said she works with special ed and regular ed students to help them keep on top of their work and learn life and job skills. […]
Poinsettias Not The Only Christmas Plant You Should Keep Away From Pets
Poinsettias are mildly toxic for your pets, but you should be more aware about two other decorative plants that present danger. White County Ag Extension Office Director Scott Swoape said holly and mistletoe create worse symptoms for pets if ingested. “The holly what’s toxic on those are the pretty, red berries,” Swoape said. “Definitely decorate […]
Monterey Aldermen Waiting To Appoint New Mayor Until 2023
Monterey aldemen do not want to name a new mayor until after the first of the year. Monterey Alderman Charles Looper said he does not want a special called election to decide who will serve as mayor. Looper said the town has historically appointed an alderman to fill mayor vacancies. However, the board has not […]
Jackson Co. Emergency Management Gauging Interest In Training
Jackson County Emergency Management gauging interest in EMT and EMR training. Spokesperson Derek Woolbright said EMT is a higher level of licensure that allows one to work in an ambulance. He said EMRs are typically what people consider first responders. “We like most everyone in the state, especially in the Upper Cumberland are kind of […]
Celina K-8 Able To Upgrade More Sewer Lines
Clay County School Board approved a change order for work on its Celina K-8 School’s plumbing project. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said in the original scope of the project, they were unsure if there would be the capability to upgrade or replace certain sewer lines. As work has progressed, it has been determined that […]
Clay Approves Proposal For Rescue Ambulance
Clay County set to get a new rescue ambulance for its emergency services. EMA Director Kyle Haney said the fleet will rotate once vehicles reach about 200,000 miles. “We try to cycle out ambulances as needed,” Haney said. “They get updated on mileage, especially with us not having a hospital right now we’re taking all […]
Pickett Award $100K To Do Bill Dance Signature Lake Feasibility Study
Pickett County has been approved an ARC grant to complete a feasibility study for Dale Hollow Lake’s participation in the Bill Dance Signature Lakes Program. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the $100,000 grant includes $6,500 from the county. He said the remaining balance will come from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Tennessee Department […]
