The Putnam County Commission will have a work session to discuss two bond issues. The topics on the docket for discussion are the expanded jail, and a potential new school. Chair Mike Atwood called the meeting for Monday, July 19th, because he said he wants to address any questions commissioners have before they make decisions with the bond issues. “Anytime ... Read More »

Crossville will receive a visit from guitar virtuoso Jacob Johnson at the Palace Theatre this Friday. Palace Theatre Supervisor Todd Olson said that Johnson’s guitar playing is like nothing they’ve had at the theater. “He plays it so many different ways other than strumming,” Olson said. “He taps it, he beats it, he drums it. He’s really a non-traditional acoustic ... Read More »

It’s been a summer of leadership for one White County High School rising senior. Jake Officer was elected governor for Tennessee Boys State, went to Tennessee Governors School, and is planning on attending Boys Nation.  Officer said his biggest takeaway from the American Legion program was gaining the ability to learn how to communicate with others, especially under difficult circumstances. ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s first-ever female student trustee said she wants to promote accessibility and diversity on campus. Hannah Willis is a doctoral student in exception learning, and has previously served as a Senator for Tech’s Student Government Association. Willis said the opportunity means a lot to her as she wants to give a voice to all Tech students. “Being the first ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools welcomed two new faculty members to their staff. Dr. Leslie Eldridge will serve as the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Supervisor, and Dr. Diane Wood will serve as the new Pre-K to 4th Grade Curriculum Supervisor. As the new CTE Supervisor, Eldridge will take her experience, including serving as interim CTE Director for Cumberland County, and ... Read More »

Allons Elementary School has found its new principal in Ryan Ledbetter. Ledbetter was formerly the Assistant Principal at Wilson Elementary for six years. He said that while the move is challenging he’s looking forward to meeting it head on and getting to know the community. “I think all communities are a little bit different,” Ledbetter said. “All faculty and schools ... Read More »

A local drug coalition member says that new state legislation, Senate Bill 1530,  is one step forward in protecting child from drug exposure. The bill expands the definition of “severe child abuse” to include exposure to hard drugs. The law would add the act of knowingly allowing a child to be in the presence of, and have access to, drugs ... Read More »

A local animal advocacy group said a new state law can help residents further pursue animal cruelty cases. The bill removes language that requires proof of “sadistic or depraved manner” in proving aggravated cruelty. Friends of White County Animals President Sharon Langford said when it comes to animals, she hopes the new legislation will inspire to treat them with more ... Read More »

One Crossville man went above and beyond his duty as a Tennessee National Guardsmen when the fight against the pandemic began. Specialist Anthony Spencer said that when he received the call to go and help on the frontlines of COVID-19, he was ready to use his medical training with the guard to aid where he could. “To try and do ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Development District is offering assistance to seniors applying for the SNAP program. Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It helps those in need receive nutritional assistance benefits. UCDD SNAP Benefits Coordinator Miranda Malin said that she helps folks who are over the age of 60 or disabled in their application process. ... Read More »