Putnam County Schools Upgrades Locks At Algood Middle
Algood Middle School will receive a comprehensive security upgrade to its classroom doors using funds from a safety and security grant, following approval from the Putnam County Education Board. Construction and Facilities Supervisor John Magura said the project involves replacing the locks on the interior doors of the middle school. Magura said, currently, interior doors […]
Safety Upgrades Coming To All Overton Schools
Overton County is taking steps to make schools safer this year with better security. The Board of Education Tuesday approved bids to upgrade security entrances to all eight schools. Board Member Jarman Hicks said after school shootings became more common, board members knew something had to be done. “The purpose of those is to make […]
Baxter Fire Department Applies For Safety Grant
The Baxter Fire Department will apply for a grant for upgraded safety gear. Fire Chief Matthew White said the $1,500 grant will help cover the cost of supplying their newly hired fire fighter with new gear. “It is great help for us, because we can provide our firemen that much needed fire gear they have […]
