Retirement And Vacancy Create Van Buren Jail Openings
Van Buren County looking to fill two correctional officer positions following a long-term retirement and a recent vacancy. Jail Administrator Jessica Grissom said the facility operates with specific staffing requirements for both day and night shifts. Grissom said maintaining a full roster is necessary to ensure the facility runs smoothly without setting off the established […]
Fentress, Pickett, Van Buren Ballots Set For County Elections
With the qualifying candidate deadline expiring on Thursday, the ballots are set for county elections in Fentress, Pickett, and Van Buren County. In Fentress County, Jacob Rosenbaum, Larry Cooper, and Robert Cooper will run for county executive. Hunter Fowler, Rodney Insco Sr., and Gary “Goose” Ledbetter will run for Sheriff. A total of 17 candidates […]
Putnam Schools Add A New Field Nutrition Supervisor
Putnam County Schools have added a new School Nutrition Field Supervisor to oversee a handful of the district’s kitchens. Jessica Grissom will ensure the school kitchens and the meals they serve meet state and federal guidelines. Nutrition Program Supervisor Jennifer Mitchell said the school nutrition program is self-sustaining and does not receive funding from the […]
Grissom Top Vote Getter In Van Buren Executive Race
Van Buren County residents made Jessica Grissom the choice for county executive in Tuesday’s Republican Primary. Grissom received 474 votes to lead the three candidates Tuesday. Laura Wallace finished second with 342 votes while Kevin Bivins totaled 275 votes. Mayor Greg Wilson did not run for reelection. In the race for Van Buren County Sheriff, […]
