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Late Night Smithville Shopping Event For Last Minute Gifts

A shopping event made for procrastinators kicks off Thursday night as several Smithville merchants extend their hours. Male Room Brotique Co-Owner Tony Luna organized the new event. Luna said each year, he sees last second shoppers stressing to find the perfect gift. “I’ve got a friend of mine named Dave who is notoriously a bad gift giver,” Luna said. “Usually ... Read More »

Watering And Placement Will Keep Your Christmas Tree Alive

If you’re interested in a live Christmas tree, you can purchase it this week. But, what do you look for? Lyna Pennycuff is one of the family founders of Sycamore Springs Farm in Jamestown. She said the needles are the first indication of a good tree. “For a live tree, they will last if you choose wisely,” Pennycuff said. “You ... Read More »

Shopping Cyber Monday And Keeping Your Information Safe

Keeping your information safe while shopping online is a matter of due diligence. That is according to Tennessee Tech Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center Assistant Director Eric Brown. Brown said there are simple steps to mitigate scamming threats. “Amazon accounts and things like that, make use of the two factor authentication feature for your login,” Brown said, “So that ... Read More »

Local Ag Agent Suggests Three Tips For Budgeting School Shopping

School shopping can get expensive, so how should you budget your money for new school clothes or supplies. Putnam County Ag. Extension Director Michelle Parrott said for some, back to school shopping can even compete with holiday spending. Parrott said avoiding budgetary issues starts with planning. “You need to make a list of those things of hose things that no ... Read More »

Putnam Schools Offering School Supply Resources, Shopping Tips

Back to school time does not have to be a stressor on a parent’s budget. Putnam County Schools Academic Social Interventionist Cindy Putman said that full school supply lists are online. However, teachers are understanding of families on a tight budget. Putman said often teachers and the student services department have access to extra supplies. “We don’t want any family ... Read More »