Putnam Budget Passes With Cost Of Living Raise
The Putnam County Commission Budget Committee approved all proposed budgets with no changes Monday night. The final budget will include $1,000 cost of living increases for all full time county employees. That is in addition to the step raises included in the pay plan adopted last year. Mayor Randy Porter said the flat rate increase […]
Franklin Fixtures Celebrates 50 Years Of Business
Cookeville’s Franklin Fixtures celebrating 50 years of business this year. The company designs layouts and bookshelves for libraries, museums, and independent bookstores. Franklin Fixtures originated in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and was on the cusp of shutting down until Co-Owners David and Lisa Uhrik bought the business. “One statistic that really moved us is that when […]
Avery Trace Gym Getting Additional Upgrades
After repairs complete to the school’s gym floor after the Christmas freeze, full-scale upgrades are on the way at the Avery Trace Middle School gymnasium. Principal Alma Anderson said new retractable bleachers and a fresh coat of paint from ceiling to floor headline the renovations underway. She said the gym floor was replaced last year […]
Putnam Circuit Court Doubles Debt Collection Goal
After being granted a new position dedicated to collecting outstanding criminal court debt, the Putnam County Circuit Court doubled its $150,000 goal this fiscal year. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said in ten months since the Putnam County Commission budgeted for the new position, some $320,000 in outstanding fees have been collected. She said while […]
Overton’s Conatser Named Tennessee SRO Of Year
Overton County School Resource Officer Allen Conatser has been named the Tennessee SRO Of The Year for his work at Wilson Elementary School. Conatser said he has been a detective, a deputy, and worked on K-9 units since starting in law enforcement in 2007. He said being an SRO is the most rewarding title he […]
Locals Team Up To Clean Calfkiller River Saturday
The White County Litter Grant Program is teaming up with local businesses to clean up trash from the Calfkiller River. This weekend’s clean-up will focus on the northern portion of the river. White County Litter Grant Administrator and Executive Assistant Brooke Luna said the river provides a lot to the community. “Events like this its […]
DeKalb Getting Ready For Fiddlers Jamboree In Days
Preparations underway across Dekalb County for the 53rd Annual Fiddlers Jamboree and Crafts Festival, the weekend after the Fourth. The event filled with music, crafts, and food has been named the official Jamboree And Crafts Festival of the State of Tennessee. Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree President Kim Luton said the community expecting some 30-thousand plus to […]
Putnam Budget Committee Could Vote Monday
The Putnam County Budget Committee could approve its budget as soon as Monday, with the county’s finances in better shape than in recent years. Chairman Ben Rodgers said the county has been able to increase its fund balance, while also providing residents more services than ever. He said even while in healthier financial position, the […]
Algood Crews Need Help With Brush Pickup
As residents clean out the tree limbs and brush, Algood Public Works officials said a few extra minutes can make the cleanup easier for city workers. Public Works Director Walt Bradshaw said brush should be laid out on the curb, out of ditches, away from mailboxes, and clear of fire hydrants and meter boxes. Bradshaw […]
Therapist: Testing Stress Reduces In Kids By June
Children who deal with stress around end-of-year testing, find themselves more relaxed again at this point of the summer. Therapist Lori Chaney said her clinic sees an uptick in adolescent anxiety around April during TCAP season. Chaney said summer is a moment of reprieve for these students. “That April month we’re always seeing additional things […]
