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The White County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) confirmed Friday they are investigating claims of an alleged abuse incident that took place at Woodland Park Elementary School. Public Information Officer Cami Howard said the investigation is ongoing and that details could not be disclosed due to a minor being involved. The White County Board of Education issued a statement during Thursday’s meeting ... Read More »
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Study Indicates Life Expectancy Can Vary Between Counties, Communities
A recent study from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) indicates residents of neighboring Upper Cumberland communities can have differing life expectancy averages. Tennessee Commissioner of Health Dr. John Dreyzehner says life expectancy statistics aren’t concrete and can be affected over time. “That means that where we are in this moment of time is changeable,” Dreyzehner says. “We didn’t get ... Read More »
White Co. BOE Addresses Alleged Abuse at Woodland Park
The White County Board of Education fielded questions Thursday involving an incident of alleged abuse at Woodland Park Elementary School. Lisa Eller said the school system failed to notify her of a November 2018 incident, in which a Pre-K teacher allegedly shoved her fingers down the throat of her four-year-old child. “I was told by an anonymous source these things ... Read More »
Comptrollers Office Cites Lack of Oversight in Fraud, Theft Cases
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office reports a lack of oversight can potentially result in fraud and theft cases. Public Information Officer John Dunn says most cases involve only one person handling an entity’s finances. “The same person is responsible for multiple financial tasks,” Dunn says. “You have one individual who’s collecting money, who’s recording money on the accounting statements, who’s depositing ... Read More »
Fluctuating Temps Affect Livestock in Region
Fluctuating temperatures in the Upper Cumberland this winter could potentially impact livestock in the region. Putnam County Agriculture Extension Agent Wayne Keys says animals prepared for winter weather may not be ready for surprise spring-like temperatures midway through the season. “When you’ve got cows, horses, sheep, goats, livestock that are standing in mud and wet weather,” Keys says, “it’s 60 ... Read More »
Fentress Financial Office Under Investigation by TBI
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into missing funds from the Fentress County Financial Office. TBI Public Information Officer Leslie Earhart reports 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler requested the investigation. County Executive Jimmy Johnson declined to comment as Earhart reports the investigation is ongoing. Read More »
Life Church Opens Public Indoor Playground in Cookeville
Life Church has opened an indoor public playground called ‘Tiny Town Playground’ at its Cookeville campus. Nursery Coordinator Kelly Leech says the church already had the playground in place and simply decided to open it during the week. “It wasn’t being used so we figured why not invite the community just to find community within themselves and for mothers to ... Read More »
Farley Appears in Court, Hearing Set for March 5th
A Cookeville Police Officer facing assault charges appeared in White County General Sessions Court Tuesday. 29-year-old Kyle Farley of Sparta faces charges of domestic and aggravated assault after reportedly assaulting his wife last month. The White County Sheriff’s Office reported that Farley used a stun gun against his wife during an argument at the couples’ home. Two children were also ... Read More »
Building Committee Sets Parameters for LA Football Renovations
Overton County School Building Committee has set parameters for future renovations at the Livingston Academy football field. Director of Schools Dr. Mark Winningham indicates the school could see a complete overhaul of the current facility. “What we’re looking at right now is replacing the existing facility with a new aluminum bleacher system, new restrooms, new concession stands,” Winningham says. “Basically ... Read More »
Matlock Reassigned at CHS, Nash to Serve as Principal
The Putnam County School System has assigned Dr. Linda Nash as the new principal at Cookeville High School. A statement from PCSS indicates former principal Clif Matlock will remain at the school in an assistant principal role. The district thanked Matlock for his tenure as CHS principal but cited a lack of leadership experience for the change. Superintendent Jerry Boyd ... Read More »
