Local 4-H Students Remain Busy
Even though schools have been closed for two months, Upper Cumberland 4-H students have remained busy. Nicole Marrero serves as the UT Extension Agent for 4-H in Overton County. She said the COVID pandemic hasn’t slowed down the program. “We’ve been doing the family consumer science program,” Marrero said. “It’s where kids are cooking, sewing, […]
Taking Lesson From COVID, Clay Focused On Distance Learning
Clay County School officials will be working this summer to expand the system’s ability for students to learn at home. “It’s not going to be just ‘here’s an assignment,’” Director Of Schools Matt Eldridge said. “It’s going to be like they’re in the classroom with that teacher.” Eldridge said providing students the tools they need […]
City Court Return Goes Smoothly
Cookeville City Court held session Tuesday for the first time since the COVID pandemic shut it down in March. The session operated at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center to ensure social distancing. City Court Clerk Cheryl Chambers said city officials are still unsure when the court will resume normal operations. “It depends on the docket […]
Local CPA Says No Real Surge As Business Tax Deadline Nears
Businesses have just under two weeks to get their taxes filed with the state. CPA Jennifer Phipps of Cookeville’s Phipps CPA said organization of your tax documents can help your preparer get your return in before the June 15 deadline. “The biggest thing, I think, is have your financial statements ready for your provider,” Phipps […]
Cookeville Teacher Falls in Jeopardy Tournament
Cookeville teacher Sam Matson could not advance to the finals of the Jeopardy 2020 Teacher’s Tournament. Matson was trialing the other two contestants, Lauren Schneider Lipton of Seattle, WA, and Ben Henri of St. Claire Shores, MI, by a considerable amount heading into Final Jeopardy. The Final Jeopardy answer was, “As described in an 1831 […]
Bee Rock Bathrooms Coming By September
Bids for Bee Rock’s site improvement and installation of prefabricated restroom facilities are complete. Enviro Loo USA won the bid for the prefabricated bathrooms at $23,502.45. Thatcher Sales and Erectors won the bid for installation and site work for $20,600.00. Monterey Grant Administrator Dawn Kupferer said the city is excited both bids came in under […]
IMPACT Leaders Say Discussion Is Needed
Protests and riots have spiked throughout the nation in response to racism with individuals such as George Floyd and Ahmad Arbery the faces of the protests. IMPACT Cookeville’s president Jasen Knight said it is unfortunate racism issues are still present in this day and age. He said it’s about time these protests have begun. “This […]
More Than 100 Rally At Putnam Courthouse
About 100 people gathered at the Putnam County Courthouse Tuesday, carrying signs, ringing bells and looking for change in America. Tennessee Tech Student Eli Anderson took to social media with friends to encourage the rally. “I honestly don’t think it could have gone better,” Anderson said. “It’s exactly what we wanted to see. The community […]
Crossville Budget First Reading Increases Property Taxes
The Crossville City Council voted Tuesday night to raise property taxes five cents in a first reading of the ’20-’21 budget. The property tax rate would increase to 64.05 cents per $100 of assessed value. Without a tax increase, the city would need more than $200,000 from its rainy day fund. “You can always go […]
Smithville Approves Funding For Full Time Firefighter
The city of Smithville approved the funding of a full time firefighter. Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker said he has asked the city for the past 12 years to fund the position. During this time, only one full time firefighter was approved. The chief himself. Now, Smithville Fire Department will have two. “I look at […]
