Putnam District Guiding Coalition Seeking Result-Based Improvement
Putnam County Schools training on a new District Guiding Coalition to achieve increased social and academic enrichment for students. Secondary Instructional Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the coalition has 33 members including Director of Schools Corby King and the principals of all district schools. Winningham said the coalition is result-oriented, pursuing measurable enhancement of student and […]
Cumberland Solid Waste Use Old Cans To Make Christmas Tree
Showcasing the many ways to recycle, Cumberland County Solid Waste has recycled old soda cans to create a Christmas tree. The tree was made as part of a Christmas tree contest held by a Crossville bank. Solid Waste Director Conrad Welch was the brains behind the festive tree made of mostly green and red cans. […]
Algood Police Partners With The State For Holiday Booze It And Lose It
The Algood Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Patrol beginning this week for Booze It or Lose It. Algood Police will have increased patrols during the holiday season focusing on speeding and DUIs. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said he hoped announcing their participation would help deter drunk drivers in the city. “We’re […]
Fentress County Food Drive Collects To Help Seniors During Winter Months
The Fentress County Chamber of Commerce is holding a food drive to help ease the burden of winter weather. Fentress County Chamber Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the elderly community is often most susceptible to the challenges of the changing seasons. Rosenbaum said the Chamber and the community are helping the Fentress County Food Bank […]
Putnam Sees Influx Of Formerly Retired Officers Back On The Job
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department seeing success filling many of its new Justice Center positions, many being filled by retired officers moving to the area. Putnam Sheriff Eddie Farris said many of the retired officers moved to Putnam County before finding out about the vacant positions. After enjoying settling here, Farris said many saw the need […]
Upperman High Adding New Scoreboard, Improving Baseball Drainage
Upperman High School is renovating its baseball field and adding a new scoreboard in preparation for the 2024 season. Upperman High School Athletic Director Ross Fanning said the school sits in a swampy area that has created drainage issues. Raising the field with new dirt will improve drainage and keep the school from having to […]
