Putnam County Instruction Will Conclude May 15
Putnam County Schools will continue online instruction and packet distribution until May 15. “We know education is important in Putnam County, we know it’s valued in our community,” Director Of Schools Corby King said. “We’re going to continue to provide an education and educational services.” On Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee urged all schools to keep […]
Pickett & Van Buren Testing Set For Weekend
Pickett and Van Buren Counties will be home to drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites this weekend. The state will ramp up COVID-19 testing across the weekend in an effort to get more Tennesseans checked. A total of 33 testing sites will be open over the weekend to get anyone checked who wants to be tested. In […]
Monterey Wants To Raise Water Rates
Despite the Covid-19 economic uncertainty, Monterey’s Water/Wastewater Committee wants to move forward with a rate increase. The plan is to have a rate increase added before the June 30th budget deadline, according to Monterey City Engineer Nathaniel Green. “We need to be talking more seriously about a rate increase and trying to start it this year,” […]
State Parks To Remain Closed
The Upper Cumberland’s 10 state parks will remain closed until further notice. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced the extension Tuesday. All 56 parks statewide are included in the order. “We want to make sure that when we do reopen, visitors and our park staff can feel confident in their safety,” Deputy Commissioner […]
Daily Work Can Help Students Keep Learning
Elementary students could fall behind if they do not learn every day during this COVID-19 shutdown. Tennessee Tech College of Education Assistant Dean Julie Baker said students who participate in daily educational practices will be able to maintain their grade level. “It’s easier to forget things like math is one of (those subjects) that if […]
Crossville Will Apply For $285K From Lee Administration
Crossville will apply for nearly $285,000 from Governor Bill Lee’s Local Government Support Grant. City Council approved the grant application at its Tuesday night meeting. The governor outlined the program to help local governments continue infrastructure work during the COVID-19 shutdown. “(It) will come in handy but in a couple of months I’m afraid our […]
Covid-19 Forces TTU Recruiting To Go Virtual
Spring produces a flood of high school students heading to college campuses, like Tennessee Tech, searching for a new home. COVID-19 has changed that this year. Tennessee Tech has turned to virtual tours for recruiting future students. Vice President for Enrollment Management and Career Development Dr. Brandon Johnson said they are trying new strategies to […]
New Monday-Wednesday-Friday Feeding Plan
The Putnam County Schools will finish the month with a Monday-Wednesday-Friday feeding plan beginning Wednesday. Schools will provide two days worth of meals on both Monday and Wednesday through the Grab-And-Go program at 12 county schools. One breakfast and lunch will be provided each Friday. Bus route deliveries will also be used. The State Department […]
Cookeville Regional Revenue Down $15M
Cookeville Regional revenue will be down some $15 million by the end of April, according to Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton. The elimination of elective procedures led to an $11 million decline in net revenue this month alone. CRMC lost $4 million in revenue in March. The number of beds used at Cookeville Regional usually stands […]
Adoptions & Surrenders Steady In Putnam
The Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter says adoptions have been steady during COVID-19 even with limited access to the facility. “Intakes have not been as high as they normally would, and our overall shelter population is pretty comfortable,” Shelter Director Jennifer Hutchinson-Tracy. Many worried that pet surrenders would increase because of economic issues for many families. […]
