West Victory View Speed Limit Slowed To 30 MPH
The speed limit on West Victory View Drive will be reduced to 30 mph after a decision by Putnam County Commissioners. Chairman Chris Cassetty introduced the measure following a recommendation from the road committee and a formal petition from citizens living along the route. The action addresses long-standing concerns regarding the high speeds allowed on […]
Jackson County Evaluates Starlight Bible Academy Proposal
The Jackson County Board of Education evaluated a proposal Tuesday to bring a voluntary Bible-based instruction program to Dodson Branch Elementary School for the upcoming school year. Starlight Bible Academy Coordinator Shannon Anderson introduced the program as a “time-release” religious instruction initiative that operates off school grounds during the school day. Anderson said the program […]
Jackson County Approves Additional FAFSA Grant Funding
The Jackson County Schools will support college and career readiness opportunities for local students through a new grant. Director of Schools Jason Hardy presented the details of the Gear Up grant to County Commissioners. Hardy said funding serves as an additional allocation to help the school system meet specific grant requirements. “This is for our […]
Rail Infrastructure Upgrades Included In New State Budget
The Tennessee Legislature approved a $20 million funding infusion for short-line railroads, a move that could help the Upper Cumberland. The money will support track maintenance and infrastructure repairs. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary told the Joint Economic Community Development Board Tuesday. The investment follows a push from local leaders. “So we can see some […]
Legal Review Finds Courthouse Ethics Complaint Unmerited
Putnam County Attorney Jeff Jones found Mayor Randy Porter did not violate ethics after a complaint concering a recent King Of Kings Rally. Jones said Porter was not the organizer or promoter of the event. Jones said the rally was planned by the Putnam County Young Republican group, and Porter’s involvement was limited to discussing […]
Former EMT Beautifies Livingston To Work Through Challenges
A Livingston man has the goal of pressure washing all of Livingston’s sidewalks for free, in an effort to better his own mental health. Michael Cummings is the owner a local pressure washing company and a former EMT. After leaving his career in emergency services a decade ago, he transitioned into disaster relief work before […]
Overton Protecting Student Data With Multi-Factor Authentication
Overton County Schools has added an extra layer of security to its online student forms system, requiring multi-factor authentication for all accounts. Overton County Schools Athletic Director Lesley Riddle said the new feature rolled out on Wednesday and requires users to verify their login through a second step, typically by clicking a link sent to […]
White County Beer Board Down To 1 Person After Failed Vote
White County Commissioner TK Austin and Commissioner Becky Golden resigned from the county beer board following the failure of a resolution to implement a 300-foot residential distance requirement for beer permits. A 7-2 vote Monday night fell one short of the eight votes required for passage. Austin and Golden stepped down from the three-member board […]
Letting Go Of The Numbers: Garza Jr. Focused On Winning
For Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles baseball infielder Eddie Garza Jr., the game has always been a constant. Garza Jr. has been playing baseball since he was six years old. Years later, now a veteran presence in the Golden Eagles’ infield, his mindset has shifted from personal performance to something bigger. Before the season began, Garza […]
York State Park Reopens Honeymoon House As Office
Alvin York State Park has completed a restoration of the Honeymoon Cottage, which will reopen as an office for park rangers next to the Visitor Center. Park Ranger Tanner Wells said the house was originally owned by Alvin York’s oldest son and was last lived in in 1980. Since then, Wells said the house had […]
