Martin Named Farm Bureau UC Regional Director
Cookeville’s Katie Martin has been named as the Upper Cumberland Regional Director for the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Martin served on the organization’s Putnam County Board as the Young Farmer and Rancher Chairman. Martin said agriculture runs in her family as she grew up on a third-generation family farm in Cookeville. “We had horses and […]
Monterey Forming Sports And Events Committee
Monterey will move forward with forming a sports and events committee. Mayor Alex Garcia said the committee would be made up of five people including Alderman Cecilia Paulsen. Garcia said he wants to form the committee to help the new soccer field at Black Bottom Sports Fields have a smooth launch. “Now that we have […]
Electronics Can Sometimes Be Recycled
It is a disposable world of electronics we live in, but how do you get rid of those laptops, phone, televisions and other devices that do not work. Putnam County Solid Waste Director Doug Ashburn said electronics contain toxic materials that can seep into the land over time. Ashburn said E-Waste Management centers are setup […]
Commission Raises Jackson Mayors Bid Minimum
The Jackson County Commission has raised the bid minimum for the mayor’s office from $10,000 to $25,000. Interim County Mayor Joey Denson said the change expands what the mayor can bid out without needing approval from the county commission. Denson said the higher limit will allow for more efficiency in various county projects. “It saves […]
Overton Gets New Medical Death Investigator
Lee Swallows Jr. appointed as the newest medical death investigator for Overton County. Swallows said his job as an investigator is to determine whether or not those who pass away need an autopsy. Swallows said he hopes to help people in the community who are dealing with some of their worst times in his new […]
Cumberland Schools Will Help Students Catch-Up
The Cumberland County Schools have yet to return to school since Christmas because of weather, but school officials are working to help students respond. Director of Schools Billy Stepp said having so much time off breaks the continuity of learning for students. Stepp said the district’s principals have been helping teachers work backwards from key […]
Pickett Principal Retires Mid-Year
Pickett County High School Principal Mitch Buckman has decided to retire mid-school year. Director of Schools Diane Elder said Buckman had been dealing with some health issues which ultimately led to his decision to retire. Elder said she was not surprised when Buckman made his decision. “No it was not,” Elder said. “He had told […]
YMCA Launching Program To Help Teens At Risk
The White County YMCA is partnering with the county’s juvenile justice system to offer a new program for at-risk teenagers. Sparta-White County YMCA CEO Kyle Goff said the Youth Community Action Program provides support for 12 to 17-year olds. Goff said the program serves as a big brother mentoring initiative, offering guidance and personal development […]
