PCSS Showing Enthusiastic Return To School For First Full Day
A successful first day as Putnam County students spent the first full day of the year in class Tuesday. Communications Supervisor Buddy Pearson said from a logistical standpoint, everything has gone smoothly including bus routes and in-school business. He said it bodes well to have a successful first day as it can set the tone […]
Fire Prevention For A Better Summer Boating Experience In The UC
Boat fires in the Upper Cumberland are a sign that we need to practice better prevention. That according to TWRA Wildlife Sargeant Dustin Buttram. Buttram said the source of most boat fires is a lack of precautions with electrical systems and fuel systems. He said old personal water craft models like jet skis are know […]
Cookeville Public Works To Get New Trucks By Early Fall
Cookeville Public Works set to receive two new trucks to better conduct projects such as drainage jobs and material handling. Director Blake Mayo said the department has been relying on the Water Department to borrow a mini-excavator when needed. He said the truck allows the department to get into smaller spaces while still having the […]
Putnam Commission Does Not Want To See Red Flag Laws Enacted At Special Legislative Session
The Putnam County Commission does not want to see Red Flag Laws enacted at the special legislative session this month. According to House Bill 1574, the law as introduced, allows a court to issue a risk protection order upon finding clear and convincing evidence that a person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury […]
Sparta Public Works Completes Drainage Ditch Project On Allen Dr. In Time For School
Sparta Public Works Department has completed drainage ditch upgrades on Allen Drive near White County High School. Director Dillard Quick said the old tile in the ditch needed to be replaced as it had rotted over the years. He said it was about 48 inches long. “We were afraid that with buses going across that […]
Van Buren County Considers Fuel Tank Installation For County Service Vehicles
Van Buren County officials want to install a new above ground fuel tank to help take care of county vehicles. Committee B Chair Dusty Madewell said increasing fuel costs had been brought up previously. He said and the commissioners feel like they need to move forward with looking into a county fuel tank to save […]
Feedback on Livingston Academy’s New Directional Signage Overwhelmingly Positive
Livingston Academy has completed installation of new directional signage in time for the new school year. Principal Richard Melton said the signage has been needed for years. Melton said the campus had some mis-matched signs in the past that did not look the same and did not provide uniform directions. “I mean we’re so excited […]
Jackson Co. Commission Passes Budget After Large Turnout At Public Hearing
Standing room only at Jackson County’s budget hearing over concerns of the proposed 30 cent tax rate Monday night. County leaders and residents spoke for almost an hour about how the tax rate would impact them. Most residents said while they support necessary raises for the county’s employees, it is not fair to put that […]
Putnam Commissioners Approve Budget With 18.8 Cent Property Tax Increase
After about an hour of discussion Monday night, Putnam County Commissioners approved a new fiscal year budget with an 18.8 cent property tax increase. The county will use some $6.5 million in fund balance to make up the budget deficit, reducing the reserves to about $18 million. That’s still above the Comptroller’s request that a […]
