Putnam Schools Receive EpiPens Through Local Partnership
Every school in the Putnam County School System will have EpiPens readily available thanks to a local partnership with a local medical provider. Putnam County Schools Nurse Coordinator Stephanie Brown said an estimated 128 students in Putnam County schools reported having a severe allergy. Brown said students can have severe allergies to certain foods, insects, […]
New Putnam Dementia Navigator Guides Families, Decisions
Putnam County Health Department added a new Dementia Navigator to guide patients and caregivers through next steps after a diagnosis. Dementia Navigator Tracy Bruneau said she will educate the community and spread awareness about all forms of dementia. The program introduces early screenings for dementia and new resources for caregivers and families, such as respite […]
Tech Seeing Applications Increase From West Tennessee
Tennessee Tech seeing a large increase in student applications from West Tennessee. Director of Admissions Jacob Cutshall said one of the largest increases in applications is from Shelby County, an increase of some 22 percent. Cutshall said attracting students from West Tennessee has always been a challenge for the university. “Not enough schools know who […]
Railroad Authority Asking State For Recurring Funding
The Nashville & Eastern Railroad Authority wants the state to provide $20 million in recurring funding for maintenance of the railroad that runs through the Upper Cumberland. The state provided the authority with $20 million last year, but Authority Vice Chairman Chuck Womack said the authority would like to see that funding continue. Womack said […]
Putnam Fire Awarded Grant To Purchase New Equipment
A state fire marshal grant will help the Putnam County Fire Department purchase new safety equipment. Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said the department will be purchasing six new sets of turnout gear, four air packs, and six self-contained breathing apparatus bottles. Hicks said the $63,400 grant will improve firefighter safety. “Anything you can […]
Environmental Review Completed For New Clay Jail Site
Clay County sits one step closer to acquiring a $15 million loan from USDA after completing an environmental review study on the new jail site. The review helps understand the environmental impact that the jail could have. The proposed site is located on Cordell Hull Drive across from the Clay County Senior Center. County Commissioner […]
York’s Green Eyeing Urgency, Experience For Deep Run
The York Dragonettes Girls Basketball Team has been a fixture in Murfreesboro, heading to multiple state championships under head coach Michael Green. With multiple trips to Murfreesboro, including last season’s run to the state championship, York has established itself as a consistent program. Now as the season begins to tip off, Green said he is […]
Week Eight Of Football Includes Final Non Region Games
For some high schools, fall break takes place this week. For other schools, fall break will need to wait until next week after they hope to take care of business in critical October match-ups. Jackson County hosts Cannon County. The Blue Devils must win tonight to qualify for the Region 4 playoffs. Cannon County is […]
White County Golf Returns To State Under Brandon Sims
For the first time in six years, the White County Warriors Boys Golf Team will head back to the state tournament. The Warriors will return to the tournament under the guidance of head coach Brandon Sims. Sims said the results show in his young players buying in, learning quickly, and embracing pressure. “When you start […]
