First Legislative Session Set For Tuesday

Tennessee legislators are preparing for the first legislative session of the new year set to begin Tuesday. House Speaker Cameron Sexton said in the first session members will be sworn in and will vote to elect the speaker. Sexton said the early work includes the distribution of work to legislators. “There will be people who […]
Snow Days Can Produce Stronger Bonds

Snow days can be more than just a break from school, they provide an opportunity for parents to build stronger bonds with their children. Ridgeview Behavioral Health Director of Development Michael Yates said the best thing a parent can do for their child on a snow day is spend time with them. Yates said snow […]
Associate VP Focused On Optimizing Enrollment

Tennessee Tech’s first-ever Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success wants to find ways to strengthen the university’s enrollment process. Mary McCaskey said she oversees all aspects including recruitment, admission, retention, student success, and financial aid. McCaskey said her main priorities involve finding new ways to study, manage, and refine the processes. “One of […]
Baxter Sewer Project Off To Rocky Start

Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes said the town’s sewer rehabilitation project has gotten off to a rocky start due to inclement weather. Holmes said the contractor is still working through the weather conditions and making incremental progress. Holmes said he does not blame the contractor for the slow start as they do not control the weather. […]
Schools Pleased With Winter Break Cleaning

Putnam County School Officials pleased with the work of the district’s cleaning service over winter break. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the company met with every principal in the system before the break to determine what needed to be done. Martin said the majority of the work focused on waxing floors, along with […]
White County To Apply For Solid Waste Grants

The White County Solid Waste Committee approved the application for grants to help with the county’s convenience centers and tire recycling facility. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the first grant would allow the county to expand and improve the equipment at its convenience centers. Robinson said the county’s population and the amount of trash […]
Gentry Station Delayed, Finish Date TBA

The new Gentry Fire Station has fallen behind schedule and the timeline to complete the new building is unclear. Putnam Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said he hoped the station would be operational by this point but the construction company has yet to get materials to the job site. Hicks said the delay will cost the […]
Sheriff: Whited Search To Continue

The search for White County resident Roy Whited will continue despite no new developments in the case. Sheriff Steve Page said there have been a couple of hopeful leads in recent months but nothing has been successful. Page said his office is waiting patiently for any more tips or information that it can follow up […]
CRMC Expert: Protect Your Heart Shoveling Snow

The Upper Cumberland’s Friday snow means some will try to do some shoveling Saturday. Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Mariano Battaglia (Batal-eeya), said when someone exerts their body in snow conditions, the heart has to work harder. Battaglia said the added stress is concerning for those with pre-existing heart conditions and elderly individuals. “I practiced in […]
Putnam School Committee Will Rename Pre-K Center

Putnam County Schools will appoint a committee to name the new Pre-K Center set to be housed in the old Park View School facility. Director of Schools Corby King said he would like the committee to include parents heavily involved in the Pre-K program. King said the committee will take a similar approach that was […]