The deadline for Putnam County parents’ decision on how their child will learn for the remainder of the school year has been postponed to Tuesday at 4:00. Director of Schools Corby King said the board of education voted to let the county health department handle quarantining and contact tracing within the school. King said parents should be able to review ... Read More »

Repairs for White County’s Oak Flatt Road will begin after the road collapsed in a landslide. The county commission approved a budget amendment for $750,000 for the bid winner of the repairs. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county first received a call of a small sink hole in March. After a few days, a chunk in the road ... Read More »

Livingston’s BR Metal Products manufacturing facility is expanding operations creating about 30 new jobs. Accounting Manager Brandon Roberson said the company has purchased two new machines for drilling and tapping aluminum molds. “We have bought $180,000 worth of machines,” Roberson said. “We got them fully functionally. We actually have a couple of machines we have never had before to do ... Read More »

Putnam County residents can expect mail from their local rescue squad asking for donations for this year’s fundraiser. The funds are used to purchase upgraded equipment and train volunteers. Public Information Officer Mike Herrick said this year’s target is $100,000. “Being volunteer, we do not have any payroll,” Herrick said. “The items to outfit those individuals for the specialized teams, ... Read More »

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is offering an award for information regarding a vandalism to a mural. The painting depicts President Donald Trump, President Ronald Reagan and President Abraham Lincoln located on Willow Avenue. Vandals cut the mural Sunday morning. Roland Digital Media Owner Dave Roland reported the vandalism of his property Monday. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has an ... Read More »

Livingston’s downtown sidewalk program has received notice from TDOT to enter the final design stage. Livingston Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said the town faced delays with TDOT, but are now on track to have the project go out to bid this spring. “We expect the consultant to start final design within the next week,” Evans said. “That part of ... Read More »

The UCHRA’s Van Buren Head Start program has a new interim director. Elsie Blalock will take over for Karla Hillis, who announced her retirement after 23 years as director. Executive Director Mark Farley said the results of the grant for the three proposed head start centers will determine the future of the position. “Our thoughts are we would hire as ... Read More »

The number of parents considering home schooling is on the rise since the pandemic, but how do you know if it’s right for you? Jami Thornsberry and Adonna Pryor have collectively home schooled for 30 years. Pryor said she recommends parents make a living document of reasons why home schooling is good for you. “It is important that you keep ... Read More »

The financial standing for the Highlands Residential Service and its two low income housing entities. Executive Director Dow Harris said the organization earned over $240,000 in operating income for July, about $30,000 more than what was budgeted. “We have been blessed over the years to be in good financial standing with all of our three major entities,” Harris said. “Of ... Read More »

The Tennessee Health Department has formed a COVID-19 long-term care task force to monitor the effectiveness of new visitation guidelines. Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercy said the team is made up of state agencies, the General Assembly and advocacy organizations. “The task force is charged with addressing and implementing new policy solutions to tackle both immediate and long-term issues in ... Read More »