PCSS Working On New Fencing For Jere Whitson And Cornerstone
Putnam County School System set to purchase new fencing for Jere Whitson Elementary and Cornerstone Elementary. Attendance and Enrollment Supervisor Chris Pierce said it will purchase chain link fences at both schools. He said the need was identified by SROs and Principals at the schools. “At Cornerstone, it will completely fence in and separate the […]
White Co Commission Meeting Turns Into Debate On School Reading Material
The White County Commission meeting turned into a school board discussion Monday night following public concern over study materials. Tennessee Pastors Network President Dale Walker spoke to the commission on the behalf of a White County family. Walker said the family took offense when their student was assigned to read the book, “The Hatchet,” which […]
TTU Counseling Center Still Seeing Large Need From Students
Tennessee Tech’s Counseling Center still seeing a large need for services from its students. Director Christina Mick said there was an influx during COVID, and the need is ongoing. “There is a mental health crisis on college campuses nationwide and it’s linked to COVID among other things,” Mick said. “But the number one things colleges […]
Fentress Senior Advisory Board To Create Fundraising Committee
Fentress County Senior Advisory Board set to host a special called meeting to create a fundraising committee this Wednesday. Senior Center Director Alice Kirby said the board has played a vital role in the Senior Center’s operations and helped to guide the direction of the center. She said the fundraising committee will help streamline the […]
Obed River Park Opens New Outdoor Classroom Area
A new outdoor classroom facility has opened at Obed River Park in Cumberland County. Parks and Recreation Director Donnie Moody said the roofed area can accommodate 50 people. It includes eight stone benches and 12 large seating boulders. “This is a project that we have talked about for several years,” Moody said. “We’ve had interest […]
Monterey High Bringing Back Vintage Design With Help From Student
A Monterey High School student is helping the school revamp a vintage t-shirt design from the 70s. Junior Bryleigh Walker said school administration asker her to breathe new life into the design for a new generation. She the gear was originally just in hoodie form and only available in one location. “I thought this would […]
HRS Applying For $2.5 Million To Continue Master Plan
Highlands Residential Services applying for $2.5 million in state funding to construct more housing units. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said if approved, the grant would help continue the housing authority’s master plan for 20 units at Buffalo Valley Road. “It looks to target people that are about to be homeless. People that maybe can’t […]
