School system purchasing two buildings with federal funds
By Eddie West
Staff Writer
The county’s school system is looking to purchase the former Save-a-lot building as well as the former Tennplasco building both located in Carthage.
Plans are to convert the former Save-a-lot building into an educational facility, aimed at preparing graduating students for workforce ready technically skilled occupations.
Plans are to use the former Tennplasco building as a supply storage facility.
The county’s school board approved the purchase of the two buildings at a cost of $890,000 during their April school boarding meeting.
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