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Literacy Implementation Network working across the state to implement a high-quality English Language Arts curriculum. Diana Wood is the Putnam Schools PreK through 4th Grade Instructional Supervisor. She said Putnam County is a mentor district for surrounding areas because it was an early adopter of this curriculum. “So the goal is we’re mentoring them in the implementation, they’re a little ... Read More »

Cumberland County’s Steve Norris, who had forecasted the weather and kept local residents informed, has died at age 63. Long-time friend and Star Recording Studio Owner Tony Perry said Norris has been an institutional figure in radio meteorology for the last 46 years. Norris died after complications from a long bout of pneumonia at Cumberland Medical Center Thursday morning. “The ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools working to get more students involved in a state program that covers the costs of AP courses and testing. AP Access for ALL provides students across the state with access to 17 different virtual Advanced Placement courses, eliminating financial barriers and supporting student enrollment in AP coursework. The state program provided AP classes access to 42 schools ... Read More »

This is National Child Passenger Safety Week. The Cookeville Police Department will perform free child safety seat checks Saturday. Sergeant Joey Williams said the best way to decrease potential injury to your child in an auto accident is to use the correct safety seat and ensure proper installation. “When we perform child safety seat check points and community events, we ... Read More »

Seeing a sudden increase in stink bugs? Stink bugs are searching for a place to live this winter which means you may see more of the brown bug in your home. Putnam County Extension Agent Wayne Key said as the season transitions to fall, the insects seek places to enter your home before cold weather arrives. “The brown marmorated stink ... Read More »

The Putnam County Rescue Squad saved a citizen Thursday morning that fell down a steep embankment in the western portion of the county. The hiker was stuck in a 50 foot drop off over night until a neighbor heard a cry for help the following morning. The county’s rope rescue team along with other emergency personnel set up a lowering ... Read More »

A court ruling over the Gainesboro Aldermen race found that the candidate questioning the results in fact did not reside within the city limits after submitting papers. The election results were questioned after human error lead to some county voters receiving a city ballot. Election Administrator Drew McMillan said the court voided the contest of the election after the election ... Read More »

The Putnam County Fire Department contained a residential fire on the 2300 block of West Broad Street Thursday morning. Fire Chief Tom Brown said one room was completely gutted with the roof collapsed at several other areas on the one-story home. “A room and contents fire with one room well involved,” Brown said. “We had a crew make entry and ... Read More »

The Jackson County School Board took the next step on a system-wide secure entrance project Thursday night. Board members approved a notice to proceed to the lowest bidder. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the project would add access control to each school entrance. Brown said cameras will also be installed. About $14,000 dollars was cut from project after a ... Read More »

A Smithville man charged with first degree murder after Smithville Police found his girlfriend dead Wednesday. 34-year old Simon Rodriguez Martinez being held in the Dekalb County Jail without bond. Police responded to a possible domestic violence call early Wednesday. Investigators found 38-year old Yuri Guerra dead inside a South Mountain Street home. The TBI joined Smithville Police in the ... Read More »