UC Veterans Health Fair Wednesday To Explore New Benefits
A Veterans Health Fair Wednesday will help vets understand new benefits made available by the PACT Act. Congress enacted the new law, expanding veteran health care to cover exposure to burn pits, agent orange and other toxic substances. American Legion Post 46 Commander Richard Buford said it is the largest veterans health care act passed […]
OEA President Agrees With Survey Findings, Says Disconnect Still There
The President of the Overton County Education Association said she agrees with most of the findings in a recent state Teacher’s Survey, but there is still a disconnect between the state and teachers. President Jennifer Eilender said the findings were not surprising. Most of the survey questions regarded how adequately trained teachers felt in new […]
Putnam Awarded FEMA Grant For Emergency Weather Radios
FEMA has awarded Putnam County a grant to allow for the purchase of some 2,500 weather radios. County Mayor Randy Porter said he will likely organize an event similar to the Emergency Preparedness event held back in September to give the radios away on a first come, first serve basis. “Getting the message out to […]
Cumberland Captain Said Team Has Fought Some 18 Fires Over The Last Day
A Cumberland County Fire Department Captain said his team has put out an estimated 18 fires in a 24-hour period. Captain Braeden Adams said most of the fires were caused by people burning leaves and brush. Currently, the entire Upper Cumberland region is under a burn restriction, meaning no burn permits are currently being issued. […]
Mental Health Services Expanding To Fentress, Pickett Through Center
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services will open a community mental health outpatient clinic in Jamestown. The new location aims to provide easier access to behavioral health services to citizens located in Fentress and Pickett counties. Development Director Michael Yates said such services are important in rural communities where such services are absent. Yates said services include […]
Lanterns And Train Memorabilia Donated To Baxter Depot Museum
Baxter Depot Museum has received additional 20th-century artifacts from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Putnam County Archivist Glenn Jones said Joe McGovern presented the museum with memorabilia owned by his grandfather Philip Aloysius McGovern. Jones said the artifacts include two lanterns that Phillip McGovern used as a conductor on the L&N Railroad. “A lot of […]
Upper Cumberland Counselors Say Tennessee Promise Popularity Growing
Upper Cumberland counselors agree that the Tennessee Promise scholarship is growing in popularity. More than 66,000 high school seniors applied for Tennessee Promise by the November 1 deadline. The state reports that marks a nearly four percent increase over last year. White County High School Senior Advisor Suzanne Rushing said the focus on funding career […]
Tech Honors Veterans With Campus Ceremony Tuesday
Retired Major General Edward Dorman told Tennessee Tech students and faculty Tuesday that freedom is not free. Dorman spoke as part of the Office of Military & Veteran Affairs’ Veterans Week celebration. Student Veterans Event Coordinator Evan Kvalvik said events like the one Tuesday mean a lot to veterans on campus. “They don’t expect to […]
Livingston Aldermen Vote To Purchase A New Trash Truck
Livingston will soon be getting a new garbage truck. The city had set aside $245,000 in its budget to purchase a new truck last year. The purchase was delayed while the Board of Aldermen explored hiring a private contractor to handle the city trash. Mayor Curtis Hayes said that deal fell through due to high […]
Clay Commissioners Vote To Apply For Two Grants To Library Upgrades
Clay County will apply for two grants worth over $1 million to help with renovations to the Clay County Library. “Hopefully we can get to do some upgrades and stuff and maybe even make an addition to the library if we’re blessed enough to obtain this grant and the other ones coming up,” Clay County […]
