Putnam Revenue Numbers Solid For Fiscal Year
Putnam County in a solid place financially based on current revenue numbers. Mayor Randy Porter said that compared to previous years, the county is right where it needs to be at this point in the fiscal year. “So far everything’s looking good, we haven’t seen a dip in sales tax or any of revenue so […]
Warren Co. Missing Woman Found In Michigan After Creating Impression Of Potential Kidnapping
A Warren County woman reported missing last week was found Friday afternoon in Flint, Michigan. 36-year-old Jennifer Mayfield was originally reported missing under potentially suspicious circumstances. McMinnville Police Detective Katelyn Cannon said Mayfield’s roommate arrived home and had found the backdoor open with blood on the countertop. Cannon said after investigating several leads, they received […]
PCSS Looking To Add Social Worker For Pre-K Student Needs
Putnam County School System will add an additional social worker to meet the needs of Pre-K students. Director of Schools Corby King said the position was originally funded by a grant. He said after seeing a growing need for someone in the position, the school board is looking to include it in the budget. “Due […]
Jackson Co. Schools Encouraging Expanded Tutoring In Face Of Potential Retention Changes
Jackson County Schools Director Kristy Brown encouraged principals to continue expanded tutoring to improve reading skills and offset upcoming retention changes. A new Senate Bill proposes to retain students in the third grade unless they score in the fiftieth percentile or better in state-mandated reading benchmark testing. Brown said Jackson County had already increased reading […]
DeKalb Soon To Officially Incorporate Into Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity taking the final steps to officially incorporate the DeKalb County chapter into the regional organization. Board President said DeKalb County had a strong presence and was doing good work in the area, but struggled with some administrative components. “They found themselves in a position that they weren’t able to take […]
Pickett Commission To Consider Agreement For Equipment Storage Building
Pickett County Commissioners will consider an agreement between the county and its Soil and Water Conservation District. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the district has equipment that farmers can rent to use on their farms. He said that equipment is currently being stored at the Highway Department. “The Soil and Conservation has received a […]
