TWRA: Black Bear Sightings Common In The UC This Time Of Year
Late spring and early summer you are more likely to see black bears in the Upper Cumberland. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Association, that has more to do with human behavior than bear behavior. Communications and Outreach Coordinator Mime Barnes said we are outside and see more wildlife. Barnes said another factor is bears […]
White Co. HS Presents Potential Social Probation Schedule To Combat Chronic Absenteeism
White County High School could begin implementing a new social probation schedule to help combat chronic absenteeism. The school board discussed the proposed schedule at its school board meeting Thursday night. It has not been officially implemented. Assistant Principal Nathan Aaron said chronic absenteeism rates have gone up lately at the high school. He said […]
Baxter Water Department To Close For Half Day On Wednesdays
Baxter’s Water Department hours are changing. The board of aldermen voted to close the department to the public a half day on Wednesdays. Water Superintendent John Ramsey said the schedule change will allow staff to catch up on administrative duties. Ramsey said the drop box will remain available for payments. He said if the 10th […]
Baxter Officials Consider Maintenance Duties For Speedway Right Of Way
Baxter officials will look for a state or local entity to take over maintenance of the local right of way Public Works Director John Ramsey requested the right of way be given back to the state in Thursday’s city board meeting. In the midst of a vote, Building Inspector Bob Lane said it might be […]
Overton Commission Working To Implement New Cell Phone Policy
Overton County Commission will work to implement a new cell phone policy for county employees. County Executive Steven Barlow said the previous policy was outdated and not being followed. He said every employee was supposed to get $30 toward their bills, and it could only be used for work purposes. “Just to keep ourselves from […]
Broadband Expansion Work Progressing In Putnam County
Broadband expansion in Putnam County is underway, with work in Monterey just about completed. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter Twin Lakes was awarded a state grant last year to expand almost $33 million worth of telephone and high-speed internet to everyone in the county. He said they started in the Pfeiffer Mountain and Dry Valley […]
CRMC Celebrating National Hospital Week With Employee Appreciation
Cookeville Regional Medical Center is closing out its week-long celebration for National Hospital Week. Interim CEO Buffy Key said they have spent the week celebrating employees and eating meals together. She said they had special luncheons celebrating long-term employees. “We’re just trying to reinvest and celebrate our employees and all of the hard work they […]
Dronebarger Receives 3.12 On School Board Evaluations
White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger received a 3.12 out of four on the school board’s yearly evaluation. School Board members answered over 50 questions on a wide range of topics such as test scores and graduation rates. Before the board approved the evaluation Thursday, Board Chair Bob Young said he would like the […]
Cookeville HS Girl’s Lacrosse To Head To State Semifinals
Cookeville High School Girls Lacrosse team heads to state semifinals Friday. Lady Cavs Lacrosse head coach Resa Roberts said it has been a really strong season for her girls ending with an overall record of 14 and 1, and 4 and 0 in the district. She said her team built strength and momentum throughout the […]
Foster Awareness Month Opens Conversations About Who Can Be Foster Parents
May is Foster Awareness Month and Youth Villages is shedding light on foster parenting. Foster Parent Trainer and Recruiter Calista Barberi said this month is a good time to have open conversations about what kids need and what kinds of people can be foster parents. “We’re not looking for the Orphan Annie story at all. […]
