Overton Summer Meals Program Is Open For Signups
Signups are open for the Overton County Schools Summer Meals program, providing free lunches to children in the community. School Nutrition Program Supervisor Debie Taylor said she plans to start having meals distributed immediately following Memorial Day. She said Overton County is home to many “latch-key” children who are home alone most days in the […]
Rabies Clinic Coming To Jackson Health Department Saturday
The Jackson County Health Department will hold a rabies vaccine clinic on Saturday to help owners protect their pets. Jackson County Environmental Health Specialist Megan Martin said the state requires annual rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats. She said an increase in vaccinations cut rabies cases to less than 30 in 2023. She said Jackson […]
White County Schools Want Community Input On New Law
The White County School System polling administration, educators, and the White County community on the potential implementation of a new law that allows teachers to carry handguns on campus. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said this issue is not as simple as a “yes” or “no” and will require feedback from everyone it would affect. […]
Jury Selection Process Moving To Cookeville Police Department
Putnam County jury selection will move to the Cookeville Police Department effective Monday, as parking issues at the Putnam County Justice Center have caused complications. Chief Deputy Clerk Celena Bradley said due to limited parking, potential jurors have been forced to park in front of local businesses during jury selection. Bradley said on jury selection […]
Monterey High Schools Greenhouse Grand Opening Draws Big Turnout
Monterey High School welcomed residents and elected officials to join the school in celebrating its greenhouse grand opening Wednesday morning. Agriculture Teacher Tyler Vester said the great turnout displayed the community’s resounding support for the new program. He said the greenhouse is already home to thriving ferns, flowers, and vegetables. Agriculture Teacher Aaron Walls said […]
Cookeville-Putnam NAACP Honors Unrecognized Black Veterans From WWI, WWII
The Cookeville-Putnam NAACP recently led an effort to give proper recognition to black veterans who served in World War I and II. President Tom Savage said the organization canvased Buck Cemetery in Cookeville, Hermitage Cemetery in Algood, and another cemetery in Silver Point. Savage said between all three black cemeteries they found the headstones of […]
