UC Head Start Reimbursement Program Keeps Meals Free
The LBJ&C Head Start Programs offering children and some families in need free meals thanks to a reimbursement program. The Child and Adult Food Care Program reimburses Head Start for meals given to children. Director Penny Meadows said the program feeds kids nutrient-dense meals they may not get elsewhere. Meadows said all of the meals […]
Pickett Commissioners Approve Purdue Opioid Plan Disbursement
The Pickett County Commissioners approved the Purdue Opioid Settlement, which will disburse billions of dollars nationwide for opioid abatement. The funds to be disbursed after Purdue Pharma filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the commissioners needed to approve the plan to make the county eligible for some of the money. “We […]
Sparta Reserve Officer Program Eyeing Year Two Growth
The Sparta Police Department hopes to take the next step in year two of the Police Officer Reserve Program. Reserve Lieutenant Tyler Brandes said reserves are volunteers within the department who provide officers with extra support while on call at little cost to the city. Brandes said the program is still new, so it is […]
Avoid Back To School Struggles, Start Transition This Week
With school starting in just a few weeks, a local child psychologist said that the back-to-school transition can be tough for some children. Psychologist Beth Tucker said new classmates and a new teacher may cause children anxiety and uncertainty. Tucker also said routine changes may also contribute to a child struggling to transition back to […]
Commission Increases Fentress Coroner Investigation Rates
The Fentress County Commission has approved increased death investigator rates for the county coroner. Fentress County Coroner Dr. Chad Conatser said his team currently charges $50 per case. Conatser said he feels like $50 per case is not fair. “Anything where we send out an autopsy is gonna require multiple days’ worth of work,” Conatser […]
Putnam Parks & Rec Looking For Input On Resident Wants
Putnam County Parks and Recreation wants input from residents on projects they would like to see across the county. Parks and Rec Director Cody Maynard said the online survey is part of a master plan that the county and the UCDD are working on to improve parks and recreation offerings. Maynard said the Parks and […]
New Bill Gives Abuse Victims More Time To Come Forward
The passage of House Bill 973 has extended the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of child abuse felonies an additional five years. Executive Director of Cumberland County’s House of Hope Denise Melton said often times, these cases are not reported in time because people are afraid they may not believed. “As they become an […]
White County Weighing Options For Budget Middle Ground
The White County Budget Committee will now weigh options to find a middle ground on the county’s budget after the full commission rejected the budget for a second time. Budget Committee Chairman Kyle Goff said the committee must figure out what can be cut to get a tax rate low enough to satisfy the full […]
Fentress Residents Offer Opinions On Revenue Options
Several Fentress County residents offered up ideas to help increase county revenues during a Commission Public Hearing Monday night. Resident Todd York said free garbage and dumping are costing the county money as too many non-residents are using the service. “As a taxpayer, I’m paying that for somebody to bring their stuff here,” York said. […]
Pickett Transfer Station Rates To Go In Effect August 18
The Pickett County Commissioners revisited transfer station rate increases Monday night before ultimately deciding to move ahead. On August 18, the transfer station will increase their rate from $50 per ton to $95 per ton. The decision will also raise the minimum rate for trash weighing less than 50 pounds to $7.60. Mayor Stephen Bilbrey […]
