Putnam Sheriff’s Department To Invest In Monitoring Devices For Work Crew Participants
A new state law will require the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department to spend additional money for inmates that participate with the county’s work crews. Sheriff Eddie Farris said starting January 1st, any prisoners that leave the jail for work-related programs will have to have ankle monitors or be accompanied by an armed deputy. Farris said […]
Putnam Board Voices Concern About 3rd Grade Retention Law
The Putnam County School Board passed a resolution Thursday night asking the state to keep student retentions a local decision. The request is in response to a state law that would retain 3rd grade students that do not meet standards on the ELA section on state testing. Director of School Corby King said the law […]
PCSS Creating New Transfer Window For Grades K-3
The Putnam County School System will soon offer a new transfer request window for currently enrolled K-3 students. A new state law goes into effect for the fall semester that requires school districts to offer students transfer options to schools outside the zone they reside. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said the window will open in […]
New Law Betters Communication Between First Responders and People With Disabilities
A Cookeville non-profit that supports individuals with disabilities sees a new state law as a step in the right direction. The Precious Cargo Act went into effect this year and helps certain citizens better interact with law enforcement or first responders. Community Options Executive Director Kristine Shirley said the act will help with communication barriers. […]
