TTU Board Closer to New Ag, Nutrition Masters Programs
Tennessee Tech has moved one step closer to implementing new masters programs in agriculture and nutrition. TTU’s Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve approved letters that will go to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to develop the sustainable agriculture and community health and nutrition programs. According to a press release from the University, the […]
Monterey Fire May Consider Live-in Firemen
The Monterey Fire Department may begin housing select firemen within the station. Alderman Nathan Walker said workers living in the station could better the department, but more regulations may need to be discussed. “I mean on the surface there is obviously a lot of pros to it. As far as how that comes about happening, […]
New Grant to Continue Smith County Broadband Expansion
A new grant through the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development will help Twin Lakes continue broadband expansion in Smith County. County Mayor Jeff Mason said expanding broadband services benefits all residents of the area. “Our farmers need it, our students need it to do their homework and their classwork, we have several people […]
State Parks Celebrate with Annual Spring Hike
Tennessee State Parks will welcome the new season with the annual Spring Hikes. Deputy Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment Conservation Anne Marshall said the event gives hikers several options to choose from. “The spring hikes are a great way to explore our parks, as well as get to know other people who share the […]
Former Fentress Sheriff Costs County $300K
Fentress County has settled three lawsuits stemming from the criminal actions of former Sheriff Chucky Cravens. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said Thursday that the county will pay three female plaintiffs $100,000 each. “We’ve washed our hands with it at this time and we’re gonna go forward. It’s one of those situations where you have to […]
Putnam County To Evaluate ADA Requirements
Putnam County will be taking steps to make sure it’s in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the move stems from a Federal Highway Administration requirement. “We’re having to look at all of our county facilities and do a survey on all those facilities to make sure they […]
TTU Maintaining Thousands of Unused Email Accounts
Tennessee Tech currently has nearly 65,000 email accounts despite having just over 11,000 active students and faculty members. Board of Trustees Chair Tom Jones said many of the accounts are inactive and once belonged to former students and employees at the university. “It just became aware to us that Tennessee Tech is hosting an extremely […]
Putnam Co. Hosting Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday
Upper Cumberland residents will have a chance on Saturday to get rid of unwanted cleaning fluids, pesticides, batteries and more. The Putnam County Fairgrounds will be hosting TDEC’s annual household hazardous waste collection service. Putnam County Clean Commission Executive Coordinator Shannon Reese said the event will be a couple of months earlier as the county […]
