Cookeville Animal Shelter Approves Raising Fees To Meet Budget Needs
The Putnam County Animal Shelter approved raising puppy and kitten adoption fees as well as spay and neuter fees in the new fiscal year. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy spoke with the Animal Control Board Thursday regarding escalating operational costs. The shelter’s proposed budget shows a $5,800 deficit. Tracy said the shelter faces increasing costs for […]
Jackson Co. Chamber To Implement New Branded Signage To Boost Tourism
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has unveiled new branded signage to be placed around the community that will increase tourism traffic. Director Hope Vargas said the signs will all have brands and logos for key points in the county. She said the idea is to have all the signs under the same umbrella so you […]
White Co. School Board Approves New Positions
White County School Board approved the hiring of an additional 11 positions to add to staff next school year. Those positions include a computer science teacher, special education aides, a counselor, and a new assistant principal for Findlay Elementary. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said these positions were made possible by the funds from the […]
Overton Sheriff’s Department To Replace Another HVAC Unit At Jail
Overton County Sheriff’s Department to replace a jail HVAC unit using new grant funding dollars. Chief Deputy Tim Poore said the jail has about 15 HVAC units that cover individual areas of the facility. He said that includes booking, records, the administrative side, and the jail. “This jail’s 21 or 22 years old now,” Poore […]
Dogwood Park Fountain On And Ready To Enjoy
Cookeville Leisures Services ushering in the warmer months with the start up of the Dogwood Park Fountain. Director Rick Woods said the fountain turns on each year around the beginning of April. He said despite the fact that the water is still cold and the temperatures not that warm, the fountain has seen many visitors […]
PCSS Looking To Add More Audio Enhancement Equipment Into Classrooms
Putnam County Schools looking to implement new audio enhancement equipment in classrooms across the district. Deputy Director Tim Martin said a teacher would wear a mic on a lanyard and have speakers throughout the classroom. “We’ve been looking at some research for classrooms that show us the more clearly you can be heard, the better […]
