Putnam School Board Members Say Commission Missed An Opportunity
A missed opportunity. That is how two Putnam County School Board members described the county commission’s decision Tuesday night. A new school bond to build the upper grade wing of the new Park View School failed in a 12 to 12 vote. School Board Chair Kim Cravens said doubling the schools capacity for $16.5 million […]
White Co Schools Could Use State Grant To Create Cybersecurity Program
White County Schools want to open a new cybersecurity and coding program of study. CTE Director Lane Ward said it is one of the ideas the district has considered for a possible $1.5 million state CTE grant. Ward said student interest has grown large enough to create the courses. “One of the reasons that’s a […]
Upperman Addition Comes In Under Budget, Frees Money For Park View Roof Replacement
Putnam County Schools will have additional funding to repair the Park View Elementary School roof. The Upperman High School addition came in some $2 million under budget. Director of Schools Corby King said the leftover federal COVID money can be used to help the county fund the $1.7 million project. “From the school system’s side […]
Celina City Council Considering Pay Raise To Recruit More Police Officers
Celina Mayor Luke Collins said a pay raise for police officers might be in order after recent struggles in the city’s police department. Collins said they could potentially look at an increase of $16 to $17 an hour for officers. He said the city’s struggles are part of a larger picture with nationwide issues to […]
Jackson Co. Back To Drawing Board After Remodel Bids Come In High
Jackson County’s bids for remodeling work at the new county building have come in almost two times over budget. Mayor Randy Heady said the county received two bids. He said they both were some $120 per square foot. “We’re just going to have to go back,” Heady said. “The building committee will be meeting after […]
McMinnville Police Focusing Patrols On Speeding Over Holiday Season
McMinnville Police increasing patrols in areas that experience a high number of vehicle accidents over the holiday season. Patrol Officer Mark Mara said a recent double casualty wreck just outside the city limits caused the department’s emphasis on safe driving. “Most of the crashes that we are having directly involves speed, and because of that […]
Crossville Applying For State Funds For License Plate Readers
Crossville Police Department wants to install license plate readers. Police Chief Jessie Brooks said the state sending funds to the local level for violent crime prevention. Brooks said the city can receive up to $127,000. “If you got a stolen car or some kind of information on a car that was involved in a crime, […]
Proper Extension Cord Use Reduces Fire Dangers Around Christmas
Overloading your power strips and wall outlets while decorating for Christmas can be a fire hazard without the right precautions. Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said using extension cords with the correct wattage ratings is a good first step when decorating. “They make tree Christmas extension cords that have like two or three sockets,” Young […]
Algood Approves First Reading Of Wine Ordinance
Algood City Council approved on first reading an ordinance that would allow wine in retail stores. The item was approved by referendum on the city ballot in the November election. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said this would be the first step in the process. “Since that has now come to pass,” Chapman-Fowler said. “We need our […]
Cookeville To Explore Other Ways To Haul Heavy Equipment
Cookeville will have to decide on a third party to help haul its heavy equipment. Public Works Director Blake Mayo said public works employees trying to get their Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) were told they needed a truck approved by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. He said the city’s current surplus military truck was deemed not […]
