Cumberland County Veterans Services Office Changes Appointment Scheduling To Expedite Service
Cumberland County Veterans Services Office now requires appointments Monday through Friday. Veterans Service Officer James Dignan said the office allowed walk-ins throughout the week on a first come first-serve basis. Dignan said scheduling changes during COVID created a backlog and the PACT act and VA initiatives had greatly increased applications for entitlement. He said the […]
Pickett County New Exam Exemption Policy
Pickett County High School has a new exam exemption policy that rewards students for good attendance. The new policy allows students who fall below a certain number of absences to be exempt from midterms and finals, though they still have to take state-mandated exams. Principal Mitch Buckman said the policy was put in place to […]
Dogwood Exchange Pajama-Making Program
Cumberland Co. residents have the chance to put their craft skills to work Monday to help the Dogwood Exchange get ready for the winter. The event, which is open to anyone regardless of sewing experience, will be contributing to the House of Hope’s Angel Tree Project, a charity that gives children in need a pair […]
Rodgers: Wheel Tax An Option, But Freed Up Sales Tax Dollars Ideal In Future
A wheel tax could work give Putnam County another revenue source instead of property tax increases in the future. Budget Committee Chair Ben Rodgers said just over half the counties in the state have implemented a wheel tax to help fund a variety of projects. He said the average tax is about $25 per vehicle […]
UCHRA LIHEAP Program for Low-Income Families
UCHRA’s LIHEAP program working with low-income families to keep utility bills paid. LIHEAP stands for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. UCHRA assists families struggling to meet financial deadlines for their energy bills by contacting and working with utility vendors directly to get those bills paid. Community Services Director Lanelle Godsey said this program is […]
Fentress County Has A New Agricultural Pavilion Center
Fentress County’s new Ag Pavilion has proved to be a blessing so far for the county’s Agricultural Extension Service. Ag Fentress Extension Director John Gunter said he and his team have been very involved in the move, as well as the operations since. He said the move was much needed because the old hosting facilities […]
13th District Attorney General’s Office Has Two Prosecutors On Child Sex Abuse Cases Due To Volume
Assistant District Attorney Jessica Krebs finishing up her first few months as a designated child sex abuse prosecutor for the 13th District. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said Krebs is the second prosecutor assigned to handle these cases. He said that child sex abuse is a larger issue than many people realize both in the region […]
Van Buren County’s New Director Of Schools Makes Sure To Share The Good Stories
Van Buren County’s New Director of Schools said one of his big goals is to share positive stories about the school system. Jared Copeland took over the director’s role for the 2023-2024 school year. He said in the face of misinformation on social media, it’s the school system’s duty to share the story of all […]
