White County Schools Get Money For Security
A three-year grant headed to White County to help the school system with cybersecurity grant. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the $150,000 grant will help beef up computer security systems throughout the school system. Dronebarger said protecting the personal information of students and teachers is a high priority. “Technology is running the […]
Cookeville RAM Clinic Looking For Volunteers
Remote Area Medical looking for volunteers to help make a difference at the Cookeville Medical Clinic scheduled for March. Volunteer Coordinator Keela Paulsen said volunteers can participate in patient registration, parking, food services, and providing interpreter support. Paulsen said volunteers will have the opportunity to take a tour of the facilities. Paulsen said volunteering is […]
Algood Improving Interest By Moving Banks
Algood will move millions of dollars into new bank accounts as part of a shift aimed at maximizing interest rates. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said $1.5 million dollars will be moved from the city’s general fund and $1.7 million from the utility fund to First Freedom Bank. Morrison said the bank will offer n […]
Monterey Officials Preparing For Perdue Closure
Monterey officials making plans to help their citizens and prepare for the closure of the Perdue plant. Mayor Alex Garcia said the news was a saddening surprise as the town has had a good relationship with the plant for many years. Garcia said losing the plant will have a huge impact on the town. “There […]
Sparta Hires New Water Plant Operator
Keith Volkers will serve as Sparta’s new water plant operator in training. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city relieved as it has been trying to fill the position over the past few months. “We are doing good,” Lowery said. “We needed a water operator and in training, they’ve got certifications that they got to go […]
Cookeville Council Honors Chief As He Retires
Cookeville City Council honored Police Chief Randy Evans at his final city council meeting as he heads into retirement. Evans said he would love to take credit for all the department’s accomplishments but he owes so much of the success to the men and women who have worked under him over the years. Evans said […]
Local Chapter Celebrates MLK Legacy Monday
The Cookeville-Putnam NAACP will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday. Branch Secretary Geeta McMillan said the lunch aims to raise awareness of the ongoing civil rights movement. McMillan said the event reflects the values and efforts Dr. King dedicated his life to. “We hope that folks basically come to grips with […]
