Warren County Board Approves Working Snow Day Policy
The Warren County Board of Education approved a new working snow day policy for 12-month employees during its Thursday meeting. Director of Schools Dr. Grant Swallows said the policy aims to streamline the work calendar for administrators and central office staff by establishing a set schedule of 231 work days. Swallows said the change provides […]
Putnam County Fair Names Building For Pam Thomas
Putnam County Fair Board announced it will name the fair office building in honor of long-time volunteer Pam Thomas to commemorate her 33 years of service. Fair Board Member Bill Dyer said the board decided to recognize Thomas’s permanent impact on the organization as the 100th annual Putnam County Fair begins. “Since Pam has been […]
Habitat Repairs Program Returns To Help Local Residents
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is opening its Critical Repair Program to provide essential home maintenance for low-income residents. Grants and Repairs Coordinator Stacy Nash said the program targets existing homes in Putnam, Overton, White, and Dekalb Counties that require urgent financial assistance for structural needs. Nash said the organization focuses on necessary repairs such […]
Baxter Woman Wins National Women Making Waves Award
Baxter’s Tonya Jared named a national honoree by the Boating Industry Women Making Waves program for her contributions to the marine industry. Jared said the program recognizes women who show a dedication to boating and increase the presence of women in the industry. “I was very taken aback, because I’ve worked really hard, I’ve enjoyed […]
White County Animal Shelter Manager Urges Relocation
Severe overcrowding and limited space at the White County Animal Shelter prompting calls for a larger facility and a more visible location to better care for abandoned and stray animals. White County Animal Shelter Manager Brooke Childress said the current facility is operating beyond its capacity with approximately 35 to 40 dogs housed in only […]
Prescott Will Benefit From South Jefferson Project Finish
Prescott South Elementary and Middle School expecting a more efficient start to the school year following the full reopening of all four lanes on Jefferson Avenue. Principal Tera Brooks said the completion of the long-term construction project eliminates the need for alternate traffic routes or lane closure notifications that previously complicated the school commute. “We […]
Volunteers Power Century Of Putnam County Fair Tradition
The 100th Putnam County Fair kicked off with a Thursday Celebratory Luncheon, marking a century of community tradition powered by hundreds of local volunteers. Fair Board President Brenda Gentry said the milestone represents a significant achievement for the organization and the community. Gentry said the board has decorated the fairgrounds extensively and increased the number […]
UC Early Voting Surges As Early Voting Ends Saturday
Election administrators across the Upper Cumberland reporting strong early voting participation. Putnam County Administrator of Elections Jennifer Murphy said office has processed 7,023 total ballots through early voting and mail-in absentees, surpassing the total numbers seen during the May early voting period. “Early voting for August has been kind of wild,” Murphy said. “We have […]
Tech Accelerates Admission Timeline For New Students
Tennessee Tech is accelerating its timeline for student admissions and financial aid decisions to provide incoming students with award notifications before Christmas. Outreach Coordinator Joe Clark said the university wants to ensure students are aware of all available financial resources as early as possible to assist with their planning. Clark said providing this information quickly […]
Lee Equips Rural Students For Success With Backpacks
Students in Clay and Pickett Counties among 15,000 students across the state to receive new backpacks from Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee Lee said the Tennessee Serves initiative has distributed more than 47,000 backpacks to students in rural areas since 2021. Lee said the project aims to help students enter the classroom with confidence while […]
