Rabies Prevention Crucial As Horse Cases Pop Across State
Rabies cases are popping up in horses across the state, making prevention and awareness as important as ever. Putnam County Agricultural Extention Agent Wayne Key said rabies in livestock is uncommon, but difficult to control. He said horses are curious animals, and most commonly contract rabies by coming into contact with infected wildlife. He said […]
Putnam Fourth Graders Look To Show Reading Growth
Local schools moving into the next phase of the state’s new third-grade reading level laws: growth targets for fourth graders. Putnam County Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said some 160 Putnam County fourth graders have been receiving extra tutoring as a result of their reading scores on last year’s third-grade standardized testing. He said […]
Dudney Elected To Serve Humanities Tennessee
UCDD Public Historian Mark Dudney named to the Humanities Tennessee board to advance appreciation for culture, literature, and history. Dudney said Humanities Tennessee is focused on helping the public delve into what the human experience looks like in their community, and what it means. He said the non-profit has developed programs like the Southern Festival […]
Early Voting Down, Turnout Questions Ahead Of Tuesday
Low numbers in early voting ahead of Super Tuesday across the Upper Cumberland could lead to higher turnout at the polls Tuesday. Putnam County Election Commission Chairman Phillip Adams said early voting down 36 percent from the election four years ago. He said this may be due to a general lack of interest in this […]
Tech To Consider Reopening Hooper Eblen To Walkers
Tennessee Tech leadership will discuss the possibility of reopening the Hooper Eblen Center to walkers after requests at a recent Putnam County Commissioners meeting. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said opening the arena for the public is a very difficult proposition. He said it closed in 2020 due to COVID-19 and did not open […]
Marina Rolling Out New Facilities After ’23 Fire
Sunset Marina will be home to several brand-new facilities by the time the spring boating season rolls around. Marina General Manager Tom Allen said the marina is still in the process of rebuilding after a fire destroyed half of the floating facility in August. He said they are pushing to have everything rebuilt and open […]
