Gainesboro Approve Repairs For Baugh Hollow
Gainesboro Aldermen approved the expenditure of some $11,000 Thursday night to repair damage to Baugh Hollow Road. The Jackson County Highway Department quoted the cost of the project and will also be doing the repairs for the road. Aldermen Tom Goetz said the price tag is about as cheap as it is going to get. […]
Putnam Elementary Proficiency Trending Up
Putnam County Schools made strides in both third grade ELA and math proficiency last year, with improving numbers in most areas of elementary education. The School Board received a first update Thursday as part of the state’s TISA Accountability Process. Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said third grade proficiency in reading/language arts improved by […]
Warriors Using Defeat As Fuel In Week 7
White County head coach Curtis Beaty said he has seen a change in mindset from the Warriors ahead of their Friday match-up with Cumberland County. The Warriors are coming off a 34-18 victory over Macon County that Beaty called a “palate cleanser”. Beaty described week five’s loss to Upperman as “embarrassing” and said that loss […]
Sparta Approve New Computer Software
Sparta Aldermen approved the purchase of a new computer operating software for city officials and employees Thursday night. The total proposal cost annually, $31,850. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city will be reimbursed for a percentage of the cost as the city will not use all of the functions the software offers. Tindle said […]
Temporary Portable Potty In CPAC Bid
Much needed improvements to restrooms at Cookeville’s Performing Arts Center are coming, but the transition period will likely be somewhat inconvenient. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods told City Council Thursday night the current restrooms in the lobby will need to close when renovations begin. But the building will not close. “We will still be having […]
Livingston Fly-In/Cruise-In Returns Saturday
Livingston’s Fly-In/Cruise-In event returns to the airport Saturday. Airport Board Chair Jason Duke said the free event will have live music, a car and truck show, food, and airplane rides for a fee. Duke said the focus is to show everyone what the airport is used for and get them excited about general aviation. “I […]
Voter Registration Deadline Monday
Monday is the last day to get registered for the November Presidential Election. White County Administrator of Elections Sherry Anderson said there are multiple ways for people to vote such as registering online through the Secretary of State’s website, mail a registration form, or register in person at the elections office. Anderson said the process […]
Tech’s ACME Building Dealing With Inflation
Tennessee Tech’s new ACME engineering building is on schedule despite recent estimates showing costs going up. College of Engineering Dean Joseph Slater said they have come to expect building costs to go up during a project and now see inflation as part of the process. Slater said the newly-completed Ashraf Islam Engineering Building has provided […]
Outlook For Leaves This Fall: Subpar
The Upper Cumberland’s regional forester said the leaves across the region will likely be less colorful this fall. Tennessee Division of Forestry Cumberland District Area Forester Jeff Thompson said said the Upper Cumberland should expect the leaves to change colors before the end of October. But Thompson said the ups and downs of the region’s […]
White County Launches Text To 911 Service
White County residents can now text 911 to receive emergency assistance. White County Emergency Services launched the new text to 911 system Thursday. White County 911 Director Suzi Cash Haston said the new system is simple and easy to use as you simply just text 911 with any cellular device. The responder will then ask […]
