Putnam School Principals Praise District’s Phone Ban
Putnam County school principals report significant improvements in student engagement and campus culture after one school year of a district-wide ban on cellular devices. Upperman High School Principal Justin Campbell said the policy has allowed students to communicate more effectively. Campbell said it provided providing teachers with more time for direct instruction without digital distractions. […]
Fall Creek Falls Launches June Conservation Education
Fall Creek Falls State Park launching a new month-long conservation education initiative to engage visitors through hands-on volunteer opportunities and environmental programs. Park Ranger Savannah Jackson said “Caught up in Conservation” originated from staff discussions at the park visitor center focused on expanding the local volunteer program. Jackson said the June event coordinates existing activities […]
New Bike Shelter Underway To Assist With Tech Parking
Work underway on a secure, locked bike shelter on the Tech campus to provide students with a safe storage option and easier access to the campus center. Planning and Finance Senior Vice President Claire Stinson said the project is scheduled for completion this October. Stinson said the facility will require a student ID card for […]
Cookeville Strengthens Enforcement Of Local Hotel Taxes
Cookeville enforcing stricter regulations on hotel and motel tax collections after increasing its authority to collect payments in a timely fashion. City Manager James Mills said the city updated its regulatory codes last year to address instances where certain businesses were not paying the required taxes on time. Mills said the city clerk monitors the […]
Flyin’ Frogs Ready For Inaugural Cookeville Opener Tuesday
The Cookeville Flyin’ Frogs will bring the region’s new wooden bat league with a roster harboring local talent to its Monday opener. General Manager Philip Hopewell said the team has focused heavily on recruiting pitchers to handle the demands of a busy summer schedule. Hopewell said the pitching staff has doubled in size since the […]
High Gas Prices May Increase Dale Hollow Summer Tourism
Byrdstown Officials expecting an increase in local vacation activity and rental bookings this season as high gas prices encourage people to stay closer to home. Mayor Sam Gibson said the community is fortunate to have the lake as a primary resource for visitors from nearby areas like Cookeville and Livingston. Gibson said he anticipates people […]
New Tech Biology PhD Strengthens Research Impact
Tennessee Tech is launching a new integrated biology PhD program to provide students with a terminal degree while expanding the university’s research footprint. Biology Professor and Department Chair Steve Hayslette said the university has seen dramatic increases in research funding for several years. Hayslette said the program is designed to train the next generation of […]
Live And Let Live Shelter Seeks More Volunteers, Growth
Dekalb County’s Live And Let Live Shelter wants to increase community support and facility upgrades to address the growing needs of the local homeless population. Board Secretary Nicole Curtis said the organization served 98 separate individuals over the last year. Curtis said the shelter currently provides basic necessities such as hot meals, laundry facilities, and […]
Cason Day Moves Dates, Locations To Help Local Students
Jackson County’s annual John Cason Day will move from July to September, and to a new home at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Organizer Cherry Ramsey said the event serves to keep her brother’s memory alive by raising money for graduating seniors and local residents in need. Ramsey said the fundraiser supports students pursuing degrees in […]
Cane Creek Teen Reported Missing, Sheriff Asks For Help
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Natalia Antes, reported missing Sunday. Antes reported missing from her home on Cane Creek Road. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Antes was last seen during the early morning hours of Sunday. Antes is five feet, seven inches tall and weighs approximately […]
