Raise Amount Biggest Question On White County Budget
Using feedback from White County Commissioners, the Budget Committee spent most of Wednesday’s session considering a budget with a $1.44 property tax rate. The Committee will resume work Monday on employee raises. One proposal includes an eight percent pay raise for all county employees, with some departments getting more. Commissioner Derrick Hutchings said eight percent […]
Jamestown Removing Fluoride From City Water In August
Jamestown City Council has approved moving forward with the removal of fluoride from the city’s water. Jamestown Water Superintendent Jacob Burke said in the 1970s, many cities across the nation added fluoride to their water to provide a form of dental care to citizens. Burke said fluoride has been talked about more recently, as over […]
Do Not Overlook Grill Dangers, Burns And Fires Around 4th
A local fire chief reminding residents to use caution while working the grill at July 4th cookouts this weekend. Baxter Fire Chief Matt White said people use their grills so often, they can overlook precautions while cooking. White said distractions around the holiday may cause people to be less careful. White said it all starts […]
Old Baker School Demolition, Asbestos Removal Delayed
The demolition of the old Baker School Building in Sparta has been delayed. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the contractor tasked with the demolition lost its asbestos removal team. Lowery said the city is considering alternative options to get the building demolished. “They are looking now at another company, so that’s kind of the process, […]
Anniston Academy Rethinking Neurodivergent Education
The Upper Cumberland’s new Anniston Academy bringing a new approach to neurodivergent education when it opens in August. Co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer Kathryn DuBray said Anniston Academy is a therapeutic micro-school for students who learn better outside of the traditional classroom. DuBray said she believes the classroom should accommodate the child by affirming their […]
Cookeville Receives Grant To Rewire Historic Neon Sign
Cookeville’s famous Cream City Ice Cream sign will be rewired thanks to a downtown improvement grant. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said the organization had applied for this grant for the last several years, but was not selected. Kefauver said the 75 year old sign is the second oldest neon sign in Tennessee. It needs […]
Ayers Foundation Expanding To Clay County Schools
The Ayers Foundation’s Scholars program will expand to the Clay County Schools with hopes of giving more students post-secondary education opportunities. Chief Scholars Officer Shawn Kimble said the program places trained counselors in schools to help students with career and college exploration. Kimble said the foundation wants to target rural counties who want to establish […]
Putnam School Supply List Again Aligned By Grade Level
School supply lists for next school year have been approved, and like last year, they will be consistent for each grade level across the Putnam County Schools. The change was initially made before last school year. Putnam Schools Elementary Educational Supervisor Diana Wood said the change made things easier for parents while forcing the district […]
Cookeville Ranked Eighth Freest City On Beacon Index
Cookeville ranked as Tennessee’s eighth freest city in the new Beacon Center Freedom Index released Wednesday. The Beacon Center measures and ranks the freedom of the 30 most populated cities. Communications Manager Kylie Walker said scores are determined by factors like the amount of regulations and cost of living. Walker said Cookeville scored well in […]
Cookeville Senior Parsons Stepping into Leadership Role
Cookeville basketball player Brody Parsons said he looks to do everything he can to help the Cavaliers win next season.
