TTU Admins Motion To Dismiss McKenzie Lawsuit
Two Tennessee Tech administrators have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed in May by a former university employee. The motion was filed Tuesday on behalf of Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Dr. Leslie Crickenberger, and Vice President of Enrollment Dr. Brandon Johnson. According to the motion, the defendants state the Courts “lack […]
Cumberland Co. Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scam
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a scam that’s targeting financial information. Authorities said several residents have received phone calls from individuals claiming to represent the sheriff’s office. A press release said the scammers will request debit and credit card information during the conversation. According to the release, the sheriff’s office will never […]
Johnson Indicted For Solicitation Of A Minor
A DeKalb County grand jury indicted a man this week for trying to solicit sex with a minor. Authorities have charged 40-year-old Jason Dwayne Johnson with solicitation of a minor. DeKalb County Sheriff Patrick Ray said the alleged incident happened between April 2017 and November 2017. According to the indictment, Johnson used electronic communication to […]
Hormann Facility Accepting Applications For Sparta Facility
Job seekers can now apply for positions at White County’s future Hormann facility. The German manufacturer of doors, garages, and door frames began taking applications last week. The company’s website lists four full-time positions ranging from production supervisor to general production. A groundbreaking for the 315,000 square foot facility began more than a year ago. […]
Republican Caucus Nominates Sexton For House Speaker
The Tennessee Republican Caucus has nominated 25th District Representative Cameron Sexton as House Speaker. Sexton defeated 68th District Representative Curtis Johnson, of Clarksville, in the final round of voting Wednesday, receiving 41 of the 70 possible votes. Sexton said during his initial address the House Speaker should be a leader for all Tennesseans. “During this […]
