Putnam School Board Approves New Phone Policy; Phones Up During Class
Putnam County School Board approved a new cell phone policy Thursday night that will limit middle and high school student access during class time. Students will be required to place their phones in pockets located near the door of each classroom at the start of the class period. Students can pick up the phone at […]
Cookeville Regional Medical Center On Safely Handling Fireworks
Cookeville Regional Medical Center is urging people to be safe when handling fireworks on the 4th of July. Emergency Department Physician Samantha McLerran said across the country more than 15,000 fireworks-related injuries occur each July 4th. She said hand burns are seen most often. “Always douse your fireworks, even if you think they’re out please […]
New Pall Mall Tower Brings Emergency Comms Coverage Up To 85 Percent
Fentress County’s 911 communications will see an improvement following the completion of a new tower in Pall Mall. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county contributed 60 percent, the E-911 Department 35 percent, and the school board covered the remaining. He said that now the equipment is upgraded and new pieces purchased, they have five […]
US Army Displaying Tank At Red, White, And Boom
The United States Army will have a 70-ton tank on display at the fairgrounds Tuesday. Sargeant First Class Manuel Rodriguez said he and another Master Gunner will be at the Red White and Boom event to educate people about the tank and its importance and represent the Army. “It’s been used overseas, it’s been used […]
Overton Schools Special Ed Program Earns Highest Designation In Annual Performance Review
Overton County Schools District’s Special Education program celebrating new achievement with its annual performance review. Supervisor Mechelle Nivens said that for the first time in six years, they have achieved “meeting requirements” for the federal government. She said the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grades individual school districts across the country on 17 indicators, […]
Tennessee Tech Proposing New Doctorate Degree
Tennessee Tech is proposing a new Ph.D. in Higher Education. Professor Jeremy Wendt said this program will be unique because it is entirely online, which is rare for Ph.D. programs. He said the higher education degree will train students for professional administrative positions. “At Tennessee Tech there are over 100 different positions that have director […]
Presley: Cumberland River Hospital And Vol State Partnership Could Revitalize Healthcare In Clay
While there are no concrete plans to officially open the Cumberland River Hospital, a new medical personnel training program is set to launch at the facility through a partnership with Vol State. Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said in light of healthcare worker shortages, the two entities want to deliver healthcare and emergency medical service training. […]
Proposed Putnam County Budget To Go Before Full Commission For Consideration
The Putnam County Budget Committee will not meet Thursday night after county officials confirmed the 18.6 cent property tax increase would meet the budgetary needs. The proposed budget including marketplace pay adjustments and 91 new employees, now goes to the County Commission on July 31 for approval. County Commission Chair Ben Rodgers said he believes […]
City Of Spencer Updates Utility Customer Service Policy
The City of Spencer considering new policies for situations when the city cannot safely access water meters. Mayor Alisa Farmer said the water utility continues to find policies, rates and procedures that create financial losses. “We’re trying to make it safe for our utility workers because they are some meters out there that they have […]
Cumberland School Board Votes To Join Middle School Athletic Association
Cumberland County Board of Education voted 6-3 Wednesday night to enter the Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association. TMSAA is an organization that administers middle school sporting events in Tennessee in conjunction with the TSSAA. 6th District Board Member Chris King said there certainly were pros to joining the organization. “There are many reasons I’ve heard […]
