Cookeville Summit Educates On Vulnerable Adults, Challenges
The Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition hosts its 15th annual Vulnerable Adult Summit Tuesday. Coalition Co-Chair Natasha Mosely said vulnerable adults are defined as people over 18 years old who need professional assistance. Mosely said one of the summit’s focus issues is isolation, which is prevalent among vulnerable adults. “As humans, we desire connection,” Mosely […]
Putnam Schools Phone Policy A Success In First Week
Rave reviews across the district on the new Putnam County Schools mobile device policy during the first full school week. Director of Schools Corby King said he visited schools across the district all week. He said the results of removing cell phones from the school day have been overly positive. King said both principals and […]
UCHRA Working On Two New Programs To Help Families
UCHRA developing two new programs to further increase the quality of life for families throughout the Upper Cumberland. Executive Director Mark Farley said UCHRA plans to partner with the Putnam County Schools, pending funding, to assist the families of pre schoolers attending the new Early Learning Center. Farley said he hopes to assist these families […]
December Will Be Tight To Finish Early Learning Center
Construction to remodel the Putnam County Early Learning Center continues, but delays have put the December completion date in question. Project Manager John Waddle said project approval from the Fire Marshall took longer than expected. Waddle said he has been working with other contractors to speed up the process, but he said a lot needs […]
Putnam Schools Ending IB And Middle Years Programs
The Putnam County School Board approved phasing out the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Middle Years programs after this school year during its Thursday meeting. The programs are being discontinued because of low student participation and high operating costs. Director of Schools Corby King said students tend to pursue different opportunities in advanced studies. “We have […]
Tech Team Wins Research Award Using Tech-Created Model
The American Society for Engineering Education honored two Tennessee Tech professors and two Tech graduate students for their research on fluid velocity. The foursome used Tennessee’s Tech Renaissance Foundry model, an interdisciplinary teaching platform developed at Tech. Chemical Engineering Professor Dr. Pedro Arce said the model helps students bridge the gap between fundamental principles and […]
Averitt Wins Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award
Cookeville-based Averitt won the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Clean Air and Transportation Solutions, announced Monday. Averitt Vice President of Marketing and Communications Gina Billings said the recognition is not just an honor, but recognition for the company’s sustainability efforts. Billings said Averitt is committed to sustainability, which is important for the entire transportation industry. […]
New Budget Means New Funding Mechanism For Schools
The Putnam County Commission’s decision to use a percentage of sales tax revenue to fund schools a welcome revenue boost, according to School Board Member Kerry Ledbetter. The new county budget passed last week includes the change to a formula of 50 percent of sales tax revenue. Ledbetter said the change back will not only […]
Tick Related ER Visits Up Nationwide, More People Bitten
Tick bites have been a bigger problem than usual this year for emergency rooms nationwide and a Putnam County Ag Extension Agent said the weather may be a factor locally. Ag Extension Agent Wayne Key said the wet spring allowed ticks to populate, and they have acclimated well to the heat this summer. Key said […]
Putnam Kicks Off School Years For Kindergarteners Thursday
For Putnam County Kindergartners, school will start this Thursday. Kindergarten students will have a two-hour school day on Thursday, as part of what the school system calls a registration day. Putnam County Schools Communications and Marketing Supervisor Buddy Pearson said students will be out of school Friday, and then next week, kindergarten students will have […]
