National Guard Restructure Bringing Cookeville New Equipment
The National Guard’s 278th Armored Calvary Regiment, which includes Cookeville, is in line for new equipment thanks to restructuring within the National Guard. Local troops will be transitioned to a mobile brigade combat team. Brigade General Steven Turner said the 278th currently has tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles, but those will soon be swapped out […]
Putnam To Honor Military Thursday Morning
Putnam County residents can honor the US Military during a special July 4th ceremony at the Putnam County Courthouse Thursday morning. Mayor Randy Porter said the ceremony will honor the Veteran’s Honor Guard and the local National Guard Unit. He said he is excited about the timing of the event, as the National Guard Unit […]
White County To Bring In Behavior Specialists For Elementary
The White County School Board voted Thursday night to insert behavioral health specialists into district elementary schools. Board Chair Bob Young said these would neither be school employees nor contractors. He said the therapists would work with students whose parents requested the service, and the fee would be paid through that parent’s insurance. Director of […]
