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Schools Celebrating Reading, Fun Of Books All Week

Local schools celebrating Reading Across America Week. Putnam County Schools Elementary Instructional Supervisor Diana Wood said the week promotes reading and encourages kids to become avid readers. Wood said they want to show children how fun reading can be. “It can take you on an adventure without even leaving where you are,” Wood said. “Sometimes […]

White County Wants To Use Grant For Parks/Rec Director

White County will apply for a Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program Grant to try and hire a county Parks and Recreation Director. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the grant is a three-year grant worth $25,000 and requires a $25,000 match for the first two years and then on the third year, the county would be […]

Cumberland Playhouse Celebrating 60 Years

The Cumberland County Playhouse will celebrate 60 years of being a part of the Upper Cumberland community this July. Director Bryce McDonald said former Broadway performers Paul and Mary Crabtree founded the Playhouse in 1965. McDonald said Crabtree was beloved by the Cumberland County Community after putting on a show called “The Perils of Pinocchio” […]

White County Commissioners To Bid Jail Toilet Replacements

White County Commissioners approved bidding out toilet replacements for the White County Jail during Monday night’s Budget Committee meeting. White County Finance Director Chad Marcum said he received an estimated project quote of $100,000. Half of the costs would be installation. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county could choose to do the installation […]