Putnam Schools New Report Cards Give Context To Grades
When Putnam County students get their third report card of the year, it will include detailed standardized assessment data in addition to in-class grades. Putnam County Schools Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said this offers increased transparency to parents looking for context about a child’s grades. He said parents will be able to see […]
HOME Church Offering New Worship Place February 25
A new church coming to White County later this month to serve those without a spiritual home. Lead Pastor Chris Howard said White County’s new HOME Church will meet at White County High School every Sunday starting February 25. He said the non-denominational congregation will focus on escaping the past, embracing the future, and encouraging […]
Jackson County’s Library Hosting Open House Friday
Gainesboro’s Charles Ralph Holland Memorial Library will host an open house Friday to showoff the facility. Director Melissa Gregory said the entire library has been rearranged since she began working there. Gregory said she hopes the event will encourage locals who are unfamiliar with the library to visit. “This month is the anniversary of my […]
Overton Joins Price Fixing Lawsuit Against Pharmaceuticals
Overton County will join in a larger lawsuit against a series of pharmaceutical companies regarding allegations of price fixing. Attorney Crystal Jessee said the opioid lawsuit that the county is still involved in has revealed a processes that pharmaceutical companies are using to price fix different kinds of drugs, including insulin. “If you pay for […]
Cookeville Considering Privatizing Lawn Care Service
Cookeville wants to privatize its lawn care services in an effort to save money and get other projects done. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the city received six bids from landscaping companies. He said the city could save money on labor and equipment by selecting the low bids for services at each city location […]
Unloaded Hunting Rifle Found In White County Student’s Vehicle
An unloaded hunting rifle was found in the vehicle of a White County High School student Tuesday afternoon. White County Schools Communications Director Candice Allen said a student reported the gun using the STOpit reporting app. She said the app is used county-wide to report safety concerns and bullying. “Fortunately, students were never in any […]
Fentress Board Approves Outpatient Drug Treatment Launch
Fentress County Commissioners approved funding Monday night to begin intensive outpatient treatment for drug addiction. Opioid settlement money will be used to fund a one-year agreement with Jamestown’s Manna House Ministries. Director Billy Webb said the new program would be an alternative to inpatient drug treatment, something Fentress County does not have. Webb said patients […]
Overton Commission Applies For $750K Housing Grant
The Overton County Commission approved an application Monday night for a $750,000 housing development grant to assist homeowners in the county. Consultant Amanda Mainord said that the county applied for the grant last year but did not receive it. Mainord said the grant would require no matching payment from the county. “It goes to help […]
Cookeville Council To Vote On Adding Land To Cane Creek
Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday night on the purchase of some 5.6 acres to expand Cane Creek Park. City Manager James Mills said the property off of C. C. Camp Road includes a single-family residence that the sellers currently live in. He said there are also two garages and a barn on the land. […]
