UC Schools Seeing Positive Absentee Numbers Despite Concerns About Illness Post-Holiday
Despite concerns from health officials expecting an increase in sickness following the winter break, Upper Cumberland school systems are seeing positive return rates. Putnam County Schools Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said they are seeing about a five percent absent rate. He said this rate is better than the actual start of the school year. Clay […]
This Week White Co Committee Discusses Solid Waste, Algood Votes On Wine Ordinance
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission meets on Monday night. Business begins at 5:00 p.m. at the county courthouse. The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen meets Monday at 5:00 p.m. The White County Solid Waste Committee will discuss the future of garbage operations in a meeting Monday. Members will once again discuss […]
License Plates For Tennesseans With Disabilities To Have New Design In 2023
The license plate for Tennesseans with disabilities will have a new look that matches the new blue design. Putnam County Clerk Wayne Nabors said the previous license plates for those with disabilities were white with black lettering. The new design is consistent with legislation that calls for the design of license plates issued to people […]
Baxter Looking To Purchase Weather Station For City
City of Baxter trying to purchase its own weather station for the city. Fire Chief Matthew White said the station will allow the city to track more direct and up-to-date information when it comes to severe weather. “Plans are that the Putnam County EMA will purchase several of these and put them in different locations […]
Cookeville Recipient Of TDEC Funding For Water Treatment Plant Project
City of Cookeville awarded some $5.3 million from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for the water treatment plant project. Cookeville was one of three Upper Cumberland cities to receive the funding, including Byrdstown and McMinnville. Cookeville Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the funding will help cover the increase in the project’s […]
