Counselor: Routine, Attitude Key To School Return
With the new school year about to begin, positivity and routine are the best ways for parents to get children ready to return to class. Cookeville High School Counseling Department Head Julie Smith said students can struggle during the first weeks of school as they readjust to the structure and responsibility they have not had […]
Fentress Schools Launches New App For Parents, Community
The Fentress County School System has launched a new mobile app to keep students and their parents updated. Instructional Technology Specialist Rhonda Roysden said the app will provide information about upcoming events, news, and each school’s dining schedule. She said the app is a one-stop shop that sends posts to Facebook, Twitter, and the school’s […]
Jackson 9-1-1 Encouraging Emergency Alert Signups
Jackson County 9-1-1 encouraging residents to sign up for the county’s emergency alert system with storm season arriving. 9-1-1 Director Michael Smith said he calls the “Hyper-Reach” system a reverse 9-1-1. He said anytime there is an emergency, residents who have signed up will receive an alert with the details of the potentially dangerous situation. […]
Puppy Yoga Sessions Being Held At Cane Creek Park
Cane Creek Park set to host a second session of Puppy Love Yoga at the Putnam County Animal Shelter after the first session sold out in under 24 hours. Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said the idea stemmed from a yoga class held at the park several years ago with kittens. She said partnering with […]
Doyle Fire Department Selling Driveway Markers To Help Response Time
The Doyle Fire Department is selling driveway markers to cut down on emergency response time in rural parts of White County. Fire Chief Jason Sparks said valuable seconds tick away when responders have to search for an address that is not clearly marked. He said while GPS is sometimes accurate, it can take years before […]
Schools, Law Enforcement Looking Into BonDeCroft Theft
The White County Sheriff’s Department is looking for tips regarding a theft at the BonDeCroft Elementary School construction site. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the theft was not major. He said tools, copper, and a trailer were stolen from the job site. Dronebarger said the Sheriff’s Department and the school system will be keeping […]
Cookeville Fire Department’s Cheer Truck Hitting Road This Weekend
The Cookeville Fire Department will bring back its Cheer Truck this weekend, spreading holiday spirit through the city. Fire Chief Benton Young said the department received great feedback after debuting the truck last year. Young said a reserve fire engine will be strung up with lights and pass through all major subdivisions through December. “We […]
Putnam Library Friends Offering Free Evening With Poet Laureate
The Putnam County Library Friends are hosting a free online talk with Kentucky Poet-Laureate Crystal Wilkinson. Vice President Rachel Steidl said on Friday, anyone has a chance to participate at 6:00 PM. Steidl said that Wilkinson offers timely stories, sometimes focusing on women of color and their experience in the south. “She will start by […]
Algood Parks And Rec Develops New Facebook Page For Department
Algood’s Parks and Recreation Department unveiled an updated department page. Director Roy Phipps said that with a page already in place for the city itself, the department wanted to utilize technology to have a place where information about happenings in the community can be shared with those invested in it. “Parks are one of those […]
Cumberland Residents Asked To Reach Out About Tornado Damage
Damage assessments from the tornado in Cumberland County will begin Friday. Any residents in Cumberland County who suffered damage to their home or property is being asked to contact the Crossville-Cumberland County EMA Office. That number to call is (931) 484-7016. If residents do not get an answer, they are being asked to leave a […]
