Clarkrange, Van Buren High Schools Lead Region in Graduation Rates
Clarkrange and Van Buren County High Schools lead the Upper Cumberland in graduation rates in 2018. According to the Tennessee Department of Education, the two schools feature an overall graduation rating of 98.2 percent of all students. In fact, Van Buren saw one of the largest increases in graduates from 2017, seeing an increase of […]
Jackson County TCAT Campus To Open Friday
A grand opening will be held Friday for Jackson County’s Tennessee College on Applied Technology campus. TCAT Livingston President Myra West said the campus will offer programs in information technology and power line construction and maintenance. “Those are two programs where there’s a pipeline needed for the workforce,” West said. “We are continuing to see […]
Building Begins on Mooneyham Community Center
A new community center and fire hall is currently under construction in Van Buren County. County Mayor Greg Wilson said the Mooneyham community will finally have a public gathering place to call their own. “It’s a long time coming. [Mooneyham] is one of the last communities in our county that does not have a community center,” […]
Improper License Plate Leads to Meth, Firearm Arrest
A motorcycle with an improper license plate led to the arrest of a Cookeville man Tuesday. Authorities arrested Doug Massa, 47, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm, and possession of an altered registration plate. A Putnam County Sheriff Deputy made contact with Massa in connection to a disabled motorcycle on West Jackson Street […]
Putnam Authorities Searching For Wanted Subject
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public for help in locating a person wanted for violating probation. According to a sheriff’s office press release, 27-year-old Wyatt Alan Fargo could be in the south end of the county or in the Livingston area. He’s believed to be in possession of a firearm. Officials said […]
TTU Students, Faculty Host Sit-In Against Kavanaugh
Students and faculty at Tennessee Tech participated in a sit-in at the Volpe Library on campus to support sexual assault victims and protest Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh. TTU student Hope Brumit said she supports Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s decision to come forward and share her story. “I am disgusted at the amount of people […]
