Foreign Language Dual Enrollment Coming To Tech
Tennessee Tech is adding foreign language courses to its online dual enrollment program this fall, available to any high school student in the state. Foreign Language Department Chair Martin Sheehan said the department is looking for new ways to engage high school students and create opportunities to pursue foreign language studies. He said there is […]
Contractors Getting Sparta Generator Online
The new generator for the Sparta Water Department is in place and could be operational within days. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said a purchase order was signed Thursday for contractors to connect the wiring and conduit for the machine. He said all of the materials needed to make the generator compatible with facility […]
Putnam Animal Shelter Looking At Spay And Neuter Clinic
The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter is looking to open a spay and neuter clinic on-site to help with surging pet overpopulation. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the idea has floated around since the building was designed and built. She said after doing research, she feels it has become feasible, and more necessary as demand continues […]
Algood Set To Begin Bid Large Sewer Rehab Project
TDEC has given Algood the nod to bid out a large-scale sewer rehabilitation project. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city has been using cameras to inspect failing systems for several years in preparation for the project. The inspections have revealed cracks and busted sections of lines that have been in place since the […]
Putnam Local Emergency Exercises Set For Tuesday
The Putnam County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a training event Tuesday to create better cohesion among agencies from across jurisdictions. Putnam County 9-1-1 Assistant Director Josh Womack said law enforcement, rescue squads, and fire departments from across the county will have separate drills and scenarios to work through. He said the training will […]
Park View Alums Can Take One Last Look Friday
Park View School’s spring carnival will be even more special Friday night, as the school celebrates its history, inviting alumni back for one last look at the facility. “It’s a very cherished memory for many people in this community. And so we wanted to make it a special night and offer it up one last […]
Effler Said Victims Rights Begin With Communication
Fentress County District Attorney Jared Effler will bring together community members, victims rights advocates and those inside the legal system to commemorate National Crime Victims Right Week. Effler said this week’s annual event began under President Ronald Reagan as a way to ensure that the voices of the victim are not lost in the legal […]
Livingston Academy Alums Honor Past, New Hall Of Famers
Livingston Academy celebrates its past and raises money for its future with the LA Alumni Banquet Saturday. Planning Committee Member Lesley Riddle said more than 200 people are expected at the event, which will feature two speakers reminiscing about their experiences at Livingston Academy. “We’ve raised almost $200,000 for Livingston Academy for which they’ve been […]
