Putnam Rules On Road Names May Be Changed
A rule change on the naming of roads in Putnam County may be on the way. Commissioner Jonathan Williams said current practices allow roads to have the same primary name but a different secondary title. For example, Tennessee Avenue versus Tennessee Drive. “I think it is a practice that we need to end,” Williams said. […]
Putnam Election Commission Approves New Voting Precinct Lines
The Putnam County Election Commission approved new voting precinct lines Wednesday with a change to one voting location anticipated. Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said district four currently votes at the Poplar Grove Community Center, but the precinct has outgrown the building under the new redistricting plan. “The precinct that Poplar Grove was our smallest, and since […]
OCEA Supports School Board’s Decision On Leadership Change
The Overton County Education Association supports the school board’s decision to remove Dr. Mark Winningham as director of schools. The Tennessee Education Association affiliate organization is an advocate for teachers and students. President Jennifer Eilender said the organization does not have concerns about the leadership change. “We have great faith in the board to make […]
UC Regional Airport Switches Radio Frequency
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has switched to a new radio frequency. Airport Manager Dean Selby said traffic around the airport has grown causing a need for change in frequencies. Selby said at least five other airports shared the same frequency. “What happens a lot of times is a pilot comes in, and he starts […]
