Residents Across Fentress Can Help Clean Up Trash
The Fentress Newcomers Group’s third annual trash pick-up event underway. Co-leader Susan Withstandley said the organization sponsors the clean-up this time of year to in recognition of Earth Day. Withstandley said they are asking folks to pick up the trash on roadsides, trails, church yards and playgrounds. “We live in such a beautiful area, and […]
New School For Special Needs Children Set To Serve UC
A non-profit organization will open a therapeutic micro-school specifically for children with autism, attention deficit disorder and giftedness. Founder Kathryn Dubray said she wants to open Anniston Academy because children on the autism spectrum require more help than what public schools are able to provide. Anniston Academy Principal Erin Mekkaoui (Muh-ow-EE) said she and the […]
TCAP Preparation From Parents Key For Better Results
TCAP testing is here and Putnam Testing Coordinator Jason Stickler said parents can help prepare for test day. Stickler said a lot of Putnam County schools held pep rallies and other activities as part of preparation to create a positive environment around TCAP testing. Stickler said schools have done the necessary preparation to prepare students […]
Fire Prevention Help On Ground At Big South Fork
A seven-member fire crew from the Southeast Conservation Corps is almost half way through their fire prevention work at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Big South Fork’s Christopher Derman said the crew is made up of veterans from the Army and Navy. Derman said the men are working with the park workers […]
Airport Needs More Staff To Help With Growth, Budget Up
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport’s new fiscal year budget includes a slight increase in expenditures. UCRA Airport Director Dean Selby said the airport needs to add staff, as its growth continues. Insurance costs are also rising. Selby said the airport is looking to add two additional employees over the next few years. “The cost of […]
Housing Authority Receives $100K Housing Grant
The Livingston Housing Authority awarded an estimated $100,000 to build supportive housing for women in need. Livingston Housing Authority Executive Director Ken Mabery said the authority will build a facility for women who are going through the Overton County Recovery Court System. Mabery said an individual cannot enter the recovery court system without stable housing. […]
Haggerty Said He Understands Economy Questions
US Senator Bill Haggerty said he expects to hear a lot of concern from residents about the economy. Haggerty stopped in Cookeville Monday afternoon as part of a visit to the Volunteer State. Haggerty said one way he plans to help the economy is to try and place a permanent extension on the 2017 tax […]
Putnam Woman Found Dead In Hermitage
A Putnam County woman, missing since Friday, found dead in Hermitage. Metro Police identified Cassidy Chalee Madison Jackson. This female had no identity markers or personal belongings on her when found. Jackson’s family reported her missing Saturday. The Putnam County Sheriffs Office and Metro Police continue the investigation. Authorities asking for your help, if you […]
Two Lights For Tomorrow Kicks Off 250th Celebration
A year-long celebration called America 250 begins in the Upper Cumberland Friday, as the community remembers the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride. Putnam County America 250 Committee Member Carol Teeters said this event is called Two Lights For Tomorrow. The two lights symbolize the two lanterns that shone in the Boston church […]
