Normal Enrollment, Only Upperman Middle Limited
Putnam County Schools reported a fairly normal enrollment cycle as the start of the school year fast approaches. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce told the School Board Thursday night that as of now, no school in the district is at or above 90 percent capacity. He said capacity will continue to be monitored and is likely […]
Registration Open For Tech Freshman SOAR Program
Incoming Tennessee Tech students can register for the school’s SOAR program to get familiar with the campus over the summer. Director of New Students and Family Programs Courtney Brehm said students can choose from ten different two-day sessions. She said students will hear from the finance team, dining services, student life, and the Dean of […]
Registration Underway For Putnam County Baseball And Softball
The baseball and softball season returns with the Putnam County Youth Baseball and Softball League open for registration. Sign-ups are accepted until March 18th. President Dustin Allen said anyone from the ages four to 18 can play. “This year we’re also having softball,” Allen said. “Cane Creek will offer ages 4-8 for the coach pitch […]
Registrations Underway For White Co. Kindergarten And Pre-K
Registrations are underway for White County Schools Pre-K and Kindergarten classes. Supervisor of Elementary Curriculum Angela Fresh said that when signing up online or in-person, parents will need to have updated physical and immunization records, among other documents. “For Pre-K they have to have a copy of their social security card, a copy of their […]
Grant Program Available To Cover Sparta White Co Little League Registration
The Sparta White County Little League participating in a grant program that covers registration fees for low income families. Thanks to the T-Mobile Call Up Grant Program every kid that wants to play can. League President Don Pearcy said families can get up to $150 of fees covered. “We want every kid to have the […]
White County Little League Offering Discount For Spring Season
The Sparta White County Little League returns for another season of baseball and softball for local youth. Registration has opened for four and five-year-old tee-ball, baseball ranging from six to 13-years-old and softball for six to 16-years-old. President Don Pearcy said the early bird discount is available until January 31st. “We felt we were very […]
Jackson Central Fire Department Hosting Car Show Fundraiser
Jackson County Central Fire Department will host a car show this Saturday, October 2nd. Chief Jeff Conn said that the event will have food booths, snow cones from Pelican’s, and prizes for the show. He said that all proceeds will benefit the department. “We have a 1978 brush truck that’s used for fires in woods […]
Cane Creek Gymnasium’s Adult Basketball League Open For Registration
The adult open basketball league is making its return to Cane Creek Gymnasium this fall. Athletic Coordinator Lori Medlin said that it’s the first league back post-pandemic, and that teams are looking forward to their return to the court. “It’s usually pretty popular,” Medlin said. “We’re accepting up to eight teams. We’ve got two so […]
Jackson Co. Sees Enrollment Growth In Every School For 2021
The Jackson County School System has seen enrollment growth at every district school. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said each school has grown by 20 to 30 students. Brown said this was the largest growth the district has seen in quite some time. “We are able to serve those students and we’re prepared to do […]
Overton Schools Giving Out Supplies And Registration Packets Monday
Overton Schools giving students and parents free school supplies and registration papers at Monday’s Back To School Bash. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said each school in the system is participating in the drive-through event. Where ever your student will attend classes is where you should go to receive the items. “One other big purpose […]
