OCSD Still Taking Pre-Registration For Incoming Kindergarteners
Overton County School District saw success with its official Kindergarten Pre-Registration Day Monday. The day helped parents with children entering kindergarten pre-register, finish online registration when log-in information is received, and complete screening activities. Kindergarten through 6th Grade Supervisor Melissa Savage said if you missed the event, there are other ways to register. “Contact the […]
Cookeville Water Department Deciding On Next Steps After Tank Ruptures At Water Plant
Cookeville Water Quality Control Department having to decide the next steps after a chemical storage tank recently ruptured. Director Barry Turner said the 6,000-gallon tank held ferric chloride used at the water plant. He said the cause of the rupture is still being investigated, but have one possibility in mind. “It used to have fluoride […]
Livingston To Move Forward With Engineering Contracts For Several Water Projects
Livingston will move forward with the engineering contract for several projects involving the city’s water and wastewater utilities. Engineer Greg Davenport said the city will move forward with improvements to the raw water intake, and improvements at the wastewater treatment facility. “So we’re going to get a third pump, change out of one of the […]
Second Ambulance Wreck Of The Year Puts Putnam EMS In Tight Spot With Fleet
For the second time this year, a Putnam County ambulance has been involved in a wreck. Major Rob Clarke said this has put EMS in a tight spot when it comes to their fleet. He said they typically have 18 ambulances running at all times, with a few spares. “We have actually kept some of […]
Livingston Applying For TVA Grant For Industrial Site Development
Livingston applying for a grant through the TVA that will help with upgrades at the industrial park. Consultant Ray Evans said the improvements will be on the last remaining lot of the city’s industrial park. He said the tract is about 14.4 acres with about 11 acres actually developable. “To do what’s called due diligence […]
Monterey Approves Deal For Calfkiller Water
The Town of Monterey has accepted an agreement with Putnam County to provide water services to Calfkiller Highway. Alderman Alex Garcia requested a verbal summary of the agreement from engineering consultant Nathaniel Green during Monday night’s meeting. Green spoke about changes approved by the Water and Sewer Committee from the previous agreement. Then Green said […]
Cookeville Council To Vote On Annexation Of Tennessee Avenue Parcel
The Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday to begin the annexation process on some 74 acres at the Tennessee Avenue exit. “We haven’t had an annexation in quite awhile,” Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said. “This is a lot of opportunity for the city here for commercial development.” The land would likely be zoned […]
PCSS Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment To Start Tuesday
Putnam County Schools opening kindergarten pre-enrollment for the next school year on Tuesday. Putnam Schools Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said the enrollment process starts with a link on the school system’s website. He said the submission form goes live at 8 a.m. “It’s a very brief form we’re getting basic information to make contact with […]
Sen. Bailey Working On Bill To Protect Consumer Information From Genetic Testing Companies
Senator Paul Bailey working on a bill that will protect consumers from having their information sold by genetic testing companies. Bailey said Senate Bill 1295 is co-sponsored by Representative Sabi Kumar. Bailey said as presented, the bill requires a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company to follow certain protocols. “Information cannot be sold or transferred or given […]
TTU Seeing Indicators Of Another High Enrollment For Freshmen
Tennessee Tech seeing good early indicators of another high enrollment for incoming freshmen. Vice President of Enrollment and Communications Karen Lykins said it is still too early to predict what enrollment numbers will be. However, she said the university is looking at an all-time high for the number of applications and admissions. “We’re about 17 […]
