Roane State Community College Students Can Dual Enroll At Tennessee Tech
The first graduates of the Roane to Tech Program walked this year. The program allows students to dual enroll at both Tennessee Tech and Roane State Community College. Roane State President Chris Whaley said the program began because more students transfer to Tennessee Tech from Roane State from any community college in the state. He […]
Putnam County Looking To Update Collection Efforts For Criminal Fines
Putnam County wants to ramp up its collection process of fines in the Criminal Court System. Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said State mandated fines placed by Judges in criminal cases can help offset the costs to operate the court system. She said the county wants to gain revenue from these fines because […]
Putnam Industrial Development Board Continuing To Monitor SAIC’s Employment Progress
The Cookeville Industrial Board continues to monitor SAIC’s progress after extending its job compliance agreement with the city. Chairman Bob Bell said the arrangement to have 300 technical employees by last year was made difficult by the pandemic. The extension was set to end this month, but Bell said the company had been working diligently […]
Livingston Summerfest Will Be Livingston’s Largest Concert
Livingston Summerfest Concert will feature local wineries and craft beer samples in addition to live music. The 21 and up event is Livingston’s first ticketed concert and will feature Stacy Mitchart [Mitch-heart], Janelle Arthur, and Legacy. Main Street Livingston Chair Gene Gantt said the August 12 event is the largest concert they have promoted. “The […]
Tennessee Laws Going Into Effect For Proper Care Of Outdoor Dogs
Tennessee laws go into effect July 1st setting specific standards regarding what is adequate shelter for outside dogs. Putnam County Animal Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the new laws are a good thing because it establishes a definition of adequate shelter and leaves less room open for interpretation. “Some people’s Idea of adequate shelter and […]
21st Annual Juneteenth Celebration in McMinnville
Young Men United hosting 21st Juneteenth Celebration in McMinnville Monday Young Men United Warren County will host their Annual Juneteenth Celebration commemorating the 1865 celebrations after federal troops arrived in Texas to proclaim that slaves had been freed two years prior. President Donald W. Crisp said the annual event is important both in remembering the […]
