Putnam Slightly Behind On Rainfall, Entering Dry Season
After a wet spring, Putnam County has dried out in recent weeks, but the numbers are not far from normal. National Weather Service Meteorologist Faith Borden said so far this year, Putnam County has received some 39.4 inches of rainfall, which is just below the expected total of 40 inches. Borden said if there is […]
Stink Bugs Looking For Warmth In Your Home
Seeing a sudden increase in stink bugs? Stink bugs are searching for a place to live this winter which means you may see more of the brown bug in your home. Putnam County Extension Agent Wayne Key said as the season transitions to fall, the insects seek places to enter your home before cold weather […]
The Science Behind The First Day Of Fall Coming Thursday
Thursday is the first day of fall. It means cooler nights and shorter days, but what is the science behind the changes. Tennessee Tech Physics Department Chair Steven Robinson said it’s due to the sun dipping below the celestial equator. “The Earth is getting into the southern part of its orbit around the sun, which […]
Fall Allergy Season Approaching Peak, Signs Pointing Towards A Normal Pollen Count
The fall allergy season so far seems like it will be a normal one. That is according to Cookeville Allergist-Immunologist Dr. Erin Rohman. Rohman said the peak season should be less severe than last spring which saw a high pollen count. “I would say the peak is more towards the end of September early October,” […]
Wet Summer Season To Transition To Drier Fall
The transition to fall began Wednesday afternoon after a wet summer season in the Upper Cumberland. But how wet? Local weather observer Michael Detwiler said many parts of Middle Tennessee received less rain than normal. “Over in that part of the state in Dixon and Waverly, they’ve had 31 plus inches of rain during the […]
Fall Creek Falls New Lodge On Track For Fall Completion, Ideally Opening In January
Construction on the new Fall Creek Falls lodge is on track for fall completion. Park Manager Jacob Young said construction of the new building is about 95 percent of the way finished. “Parking lot’s been paved,” Young said. “landscaping is in, irrigation is in, grass is starting to grow. Most of the furnishings in the […]
Majority Of Motlow State Classes Online
The Motlow State McMinnville Campus and Sparta Site will move to mostly online classes this fall. Classes will begin August 24th. External Affairs Vice President Terri Bryson said the college will provide two different online types. A set schedule or classes that do not meet at specific times. “There are some online classes that are […]
WCTE At-Home Learning Programming Continues
WCTE’s partnership with the state’s education department will continue this fall with more At-Home Learning programming. WCTE President Becky Magura said stations across Tennessee are working closely with Education Commisioner Penny Schwinn to plan a new curriculum. “We are in contact actually every week with the commissioner’s office,” Magura said. “They have a terrific team […]
