Jackson County Lowers Tax Rate, Boosts Employee Pay
The Jackson County Commission approved a new budget Monday that lowers the property tax rate to 1.518 while providing pay raise for county employees. Jackson County Commission Chair Joey Denson said the county was required to adjust the tax rate downward following a property reappraisal cycle. “It’s a balancing act,” Denson said. “You can’t fund […]
Commissioners Approve Bonuses In Putnam Budget
Putnam County employees receiving a $500 bonus after the Putnam County Commission approved the payment during its budget session Monday night. Commissioner Jonathan Williams proposed providing county employees with a permanent $500 annual cost-of-living increase, saying rising inflation has made additional compensation necessary. “I think there’s more than enough money in our general fund based […]
Jennings Overcomes Disability For World Championship
Mikayla Jennings overcame multiple physical disabilities to secure her first world championship title with her horse at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville. Jennings said she has competed at the annual event since 2017 but had never reached the top of the podium until this year. Jennings said the victory followed years of […]
Celina To Finalize Budget With Water Rate Hike
Celina officials will move forward this fiscal year with a new budget that includes a 30 percent increase in water rates and no pay raises for city employees. Mayor Luke Collins said the budget passed its first reading in July and will face a final vote in August. “You always hate for the rates to […]
Clay Officials Encourage Simple Practices To Avoid Drowning
Clay County officials said simple water safety practices on Dale Hollow Lake can help you avoid a late summer incident. Clay County Emergency Management Director Kyle Haney said safety guidelines from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourage smarter decision-making on the water. Haney said the initiative aims to ensure that everyone utilizing the county’s […]
Blood Assurance Supplies Reach Critically Low Levels
Blood Assurance is facing a critical shortage of blood supplies with only a few days of inventory for several major blood types. Cookeville Team Supervisor Ashley Barlow said the organization is currently operating with a limited supply of O-positive, O-negative, A-negative, and B-negative blood. Barlow said the summer months traditionally represent the most difficult time […]
Cumberland TCAP Scores Improve, More Changes Coming
Cumberland County Schools implementing a series of targeted academic supports and staffing adjustments to maintain a five-year trend of steady improvement in TCAP scores. Director of Schools Rebecca Farley said the district achieved a significant increase in third-grade proficiency this year, rising from 33 percent to approximately 40 percent. Farley said the Board of Education […]
Putnam Schools Announce 2026 Open House Schedule
Putnam County School System is launching its annual districtwide Back to School Bash events starting Monday to help students and families prepare for the upcoming school year. School officials said the annual tradition gives students and parents a chance to connect with teachers and staff before the first day of classes. School officials said parents […]
Andrew Goolsby Commits Utility Talents To Cumberland
Livingston Academy student-athlete Andrew Goolsby committing to continue his baseball career at Cumberland University during a signing ceremony held on campus Monday. Andrew Goolsby said the opportunity to play at the next level represents the culmination of years of dedicated training. Goolsby said the recruitment process included a personal workout and campus tour that solidified […]
Scrappy Defense Highlights Livingston Volleyball Outlook
Livingston Academy Volleyball looking toward the upcoming season with a focus on defensive tenacity as the program works to replace significant height and experience from its roster. Volleyball Coach Christie Jenkins said the team displayed a high level of defensive intensity during a recent camp. Jenkins said the squad is currently working to develop its […]
