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White Co. School Board Discusses Role In Teacher Communications

A motion to add White County School Board members to the Teacher Advisory Board failed after discussion about how that would impact educators’ confidence in that line of communication. Board Member Dewayne Howard brought up the concept citing a desire to know when teachers want to have improvements in the system. He said he also wants to be aware when ... Read More »

Habitat’s New Executive Director Reflects On First Week

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity’s new Executive Director celebrating a week under his belt. Dr. Jeremy Byrd said the week had gone by fast, but he was learning a lot. He said the team at Habitat has helped him through that learning curve and working to achieve his goals. “Just to do a good job of learning Habitat and how ... Read More »

Putnam Schools Gym Floor Projects To Be Completed Over Summer

Putnam County Schools gym floor upgrade project bids came in slightly more expensive than desired. Deputy Director Tim Martin said the system is working on Cornerstone Elementary and Algood Middle School’s floors as part of the annual rotation. He said the school board approved a bid for some $70,590.00. “It’s not unexpected, it’s a little bit higher than the last ... Read More »

Putnam EMA Testing Emergency Siren Friday Morning

Putnam County EMA to conduct emergency siren testing Friday, the first in several months. EMA Director Tyler Smith said they try to do the last Friday of every month but have been unable to do so recently because of weather. He said at 10 a.m., the sirens located in each city in the county will test to make sure they ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council Considering Adopting Municipal Code Changes

Cookeville City Council considering adopting a communication change in its municipal code at its meeting Thursday night. City Manager James Mills said the change came down from the state legislature regarding how city councils post agendas and conduct their meetings. He said the proposed change for Cookeville City Council includes a chance for public comment after each agenda item. “the ... Read More »

Independent Stave Company Mill Will Bring 85 Jobs To Overton County

Independent Stave Company is set to construct a mill in the Rickman area. Governor Bill Lee announced the company will invest $30 million to establish new manufacturing operations through its subsidiary. It’s expected to create 85 new jobs in Overton County. The new mill marks the company’s 11th stave mill in the country. The mill manufactures staves, barrels, and oak ... Read More »

Former Cookeville Public Works Employee Arrested For Felony Theft

A former Cookeville Public Works employee has been arrested by the Cookeville Police Department for felony theft. Alan Dwayne Allen was investigated after the city became aware of discrepancies regarding the purchase of vehicle parts in April. After reviewing the questionable invoices and confirming the discrepancies, the incident was reported to the Cookeville Police Department to investigate the potential criminal ... Read More »

TTU’s Dean Tom Payne: Positive News From Recent Fed Decisions

The Federal Reserve decided to pause interest rate hikes Wednesday, the first time it has done so over the last ten times it has met. Tennessee Tech College of Business Dean Tom Payne said that indicates the Fed’s desire to prevent accidentally overtightening. He said as the nation approaches a year under historic inflation conditions, the Fed is only just ... Read More »