How Cookeville’s Pilot Program Could Help Those In Need
A five-month pilot program between Cookeville Police and UCHRA could mean immediate help for people in need. Glen Sayes directs the Substance Abuse Solutions Program for UCHRA. The city wants to contract with SAS for social assistance in the field. Sayes said responding to someone in need of intervention will play out in two different […]
White Co. Full Return To Class
White County transitioned from its hybrid schedule Monday to all in-person students returning. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebargar said car rider traffic and delayed lunch lines were the main issues. “It is kind of like starting school for the first time again,” Dronebargar said. “So, the traffic lines and a little back up at lunch […]
Jackson Co. Airport Seeks Approval For Hangar Expansions
The Jackson County Airport will soon expand its number of hangars. The airport currently has 18 full hangars with a waiting list of aircraft. Manager Jim Young said if the airport gets about 10 more based aircraft, state funding for a fuel farm could happen. “Working with TDOT Aeronautics, they see that we do have […]
Overton Schools Enrollment Slight Decrease, Clay Slight Increase
Overton County Schools have seen a small decline in enrollment numbers while Clay County’s numbers grew. Overton’s student body is down by about 50 students. Overton Director of Schools Mark Winningham said a few students have moved to home schooling, but the the decrease is not directly related. “We may be down just a little […]
Spencer Plans To Improve Water Infrastructure
The city of Spencer is working towards improving its water operations through a federal grant. The roughly $600,000 grant will help improve clean water operations. Mayor Mickey Robinson said a plan will be made to address aging infrastructure. “The goal for Spencer is to develop better standards of operation for water supply, water treatment and […]
Clay Co. Man Arrested For Rape Of Child
A Clay County man was arrested Monday for sexual abuse of a 10 year old female child. The child reported to Child Protective Services (DCS) that 32 year old Derrick Tramel sexually assaulted her. According to District Attorney Bryant Dunnaway, the investigation progressed quickly and revealed the allegations were true. Tramel was charged with Rape […]
A-C Malfunction Results In Dog Deaths
An air conditioning malfunction at Cookeville’s P.E.T.S LLC caused the death of ten dogs. The animal transport company lost cooling in a holding area. The dogs received emergency medical care, but 10 dogs suffered from heatstroke resulting in death. “It was incredibly difficult for us to share this tragic update, but we know that you […]
Putnam Schools Want State Testing Dismissed
Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said he wants this year’s state standardized testing to be exempt. King said teachers and students already face enough challenges from COVID. Preparing for state testing should not be one of them. “Right now, our focus is teaching students at grade level, grade level standards, grade level academics,” […]
Fraternity Houses Trying To Fight COVID
Tennessee Tech’s Greek organizations are implementing COVID precautions for its fraternity houses. Since the houses are located off campus, each fraternity is in charge of guidelines. Tau Kappa Epsilon President Jonah Stout said his fraternity is trying to be a part of the solution, not the problem. “We have limited our foot traffic pretty substantially,” […]
Clay Schools Need Parents To Answer Survey
Clay County Schools are asking parents to complete an Internet access survey. The survey includes questions about Internet connectivity for student households. Curriculum Supervisor Misty Strong said the purpose is to gauge Internet needs in the district. “We are trying to put a percentage on how many of our students have Internet access at their […]
