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Cookeville First United Methodist Church ready for the fall launch of its early music program designed to help develop fundamental skills in children. The program is a year-round program that the church has done for years. Coordinator of Worship at Cookeville First United Methodist Church Kathy Evans said the program uses more than just musical ... The post Church Music Program Developing Skills In Kids appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Spencer will establish an Economic Development and Tourism Council to serve as an advisor on economic and tourism matters. The new council will have 13 members consisting of businesses and entities that already work with economic development for the city. Mayor Alisa Farmer said tourism is an industry the city has not yet explored. “I ... The post Spencer Set To Establish Tourism Council appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
The key to truly benefitting from the Tax Free Weekend over the next three days, creating a solid budget before going shopping. Putnam Ag Extension Director Michelle Parrott said the weekend is a great opportunity for families to save money, but it can also be a large money pitfall if people are not careful. Parrott ... The post Budgets, Research Key For Tax-Free Weekend appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Upper Cumberland residents will have an opportunity to learn all about their family at the Upper Cumberland Family History & Genealogy Festival Saturday. Putnam County Resident Anna Stephenson has studied Genealogy for over 25 years. Stephenson said she believes more people are interested in Genealogy because they want a sense of who they are. “I ... The post Historic Granville Hosting Genealogy Festival appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
As you shop this Tax Free Weekend, new unified school supply lists in Putnam County should make shopping easier. Grades 5-12 Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the change was made to support families with multiple children attending different schools. There are three different lists that can be found on the school system’s website: one for ... The post Check K-8 School Supply Lists In Putnam First appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
The Jackson County School Board’s new budget includes a five percent raise for all employees. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the district-wide raise is an important step in staying competitive with other counties. Hardy said the system will receive less money from the state’s TISA formula this year because of a decrease ... The post Jackson Schools Give 5% Raise Across Board appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
The Overton County Industrial Development Board approved a tax abatement Friday for the American Stave Company’s barrel manufacturing facility planned for Rickman. American Stave Attorney Madison Haynes said they are hoping to complete the facility by the end of the first quarter of 2025. Haynes said the company plans to hire eighty-five full-time employees from ... The post Overton Industrial Board Approves Tax Abatement appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Red sand scattered on the sidewalks around the Putnam County Courthouse Friday to spread awareness for human trafficking victims and survivors. It is Red Sand Project Awareness Week statewide. Willowbend Farms Co-Founder and CEO Sarah McKinnis said the Upper Cumberland has too many people fall victim to human trafficking. “Pouring the red sand to signify ... The post Red Sand Spread To Note Trafficking Issue appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
