Putnam High Schoolers Chromebooks Could Be Budget Cut
Putnam County’s efforts to maintain a one device per student ratio may be slowed by this year’s tight budget. Putnam County School Director Corby King said getting new devices for high school students had been a budget priority for this year. “We’re going to have to move to get some replacement Chromebooks at the high […]
Cumberland Rescue Squad Fundraising For New Equipment
The Cumberland County Rescue Squad is mailing its annual fundraiser letters. The Rescue Squad is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that has served Cumberland County for 60 years. Public Relations Officer Eddie Frady said the fund-raising helps keep up with equipment updates. “All our ropes, dive gear, all those things have a shelf life on them, […]
Empower UC Now Enrolling DeKalb Families
Empower UC is now enrolling DeKalb County families. Empower UC Director Megan Spurgeon said the program is not a handout, but provides resources to lift people from poverty. Spurgeon said Empower UC can enroll up to ten more Dekalb County families. “We know that there is a need in DeKalb County,” Spurgeon said. “And we’re […]
Fairfield Glade Police Beginning Click It Or Ticket Initiative
The Fairfield Glade Police Department is partnering with other Cumberland County law enforcement agencies for increased seatbelt enforcement. Beginning Monday, the Fairfield Glade Police will begin their no tolerance “Click it or Ticket” initiative. Anyone driving or riding without a seatbelt will get a citation. Captain Fred Sherrill said seatbelts reduce impact in a crash. […]
White County Board Moves Meetings To Central Office
The White County School Board will move its future meetings to the central office. The School Board has been meeting at the system’s schools on a rotation schedule. Chair Bob Young said White County livestreams all of their school board meetings, and moving equipment between locations was inconvenient. “It was cumbersome for them, and so […]
Lawsuit Stalling Progress Of Putnam Methadone Clinic
Cedar Recovery’s attempt to build a Methadone Clinic in Putnam County has been stalled by an ongoing lawsuit with the county. Putnam County filed suit against Cedar Recovery and the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission in October. Cedar Recovery Chief Strategy Officer Paul Trivette said the lawsuit has put Cedar Recovery in a waiting game. “We […]
Hometown Heroes Project Growing In Livingston
As Memorial Day approaches, Overton County residents can remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice through the Hometown Heroes program. American Legion Post 4 Adjutant Norm Osburn said this is the second year for the banner program which honors war veterans killed in action. Photos are mounted on light poles. “Well, it just brings to […]
Parasitic Screwworms Could Impact Pets, Livestock In UC
The New World Screwworm, a parasitic fly, has been detected in Mexico and could soon enter the southeast. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture said screwworms present a threat to pets and livestock. University of Tennessee Agriculture Extension Agent Wayne Key said screwworms lay their eggs on an animals skin, and the larvae start feeding at […]
