Tennessee Tech Awards Highest Student Honor
Tennessee Tech has awarded the highest student honor, the Derryberry Award, to recent graduate Rachel Baker of Holladay, Tennessee. Baker was given the Derryberry Award because of her commitment to her involvement with the University. She was involved several student organizations, logged hundreds of service hours, and maintained a good GPA in one of the […]
Masks Mandate Lifted in City Buildings if Vaccinated
Masks are no longer required in Cookeville City facilities if an individual has been fully vaccinated. Cookeville changed its policy on masks on Monday in accordance with the new CDC guidelines issued on Thursday. The city does ask that you continue to wear masks inside if you are not fully vaccinated. The CDC defines fully […]
UC American Legion Posts Looking For Boys State Sponsors
The White County American Legion Post is searching for sponsors for this year’s Boys State. Chairman Jason Murphy said sponsors support high school seniors see first hand how government works. “There is an immediate need with some Upper Cumberland potential delegates where their local post just doesn’t have the money, because everything we have gone […]
Celina Fills Recreation Board, Focusing On Donaldson Park Improvements
Celina has filled its five member Recreational Advisory Board after four community members stepped up to the task. Mayor Tonya Spears said now work can begin to create recreational programs and focus on Donaldson Park improvements. Spears said the number one priority is a splash pad and possibly a pool. “There is a very large […]
Cream City Ice Cream Sign Off for Maintenance
The lights are off on Cookeville’s Cream City Ice Cream sign for routine maintenance. CityScape Executive Director Holly Freeman said some of the neon bulbs burnt out on the sign and that the upkeep is something that they plan and budget for every year. “It has been the heartbeat of our downtown for 70 plus […]
First Southern Roots Festival Fundraiser Coming To Putnam Fairgrounds
The first Southern Roots Bluegrass and Arts Festival is coming the Putnam County Fairgrounds on June 4 and 5. Southern Accents Market Events Co-Director Mandy White said being in the south, Bluegrass is always a hit. White said that after a tough 2020, it was the right music to get the community together to support […]
Overton County Schools Opening Fully In-Person For Fall Semester
Overton County Schools will fully return in-person for the fall semester in August. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman made the announcement during Monday’s COVID press conference in Livingston. Holman said returning to the classroom is the best plan for students. “Moving forward, for all student’s social, emotional and educational needs as we return to […]
TTU Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble Tees Off June 11th
Reserve your spot to participate in one of the biggest golf events of the year, Tennessee Tech’s Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the three day event begins June 11th. “We’re already at 80 percent capacity,” Wilson said. “We can only hold 320 golfers for the three day tournament and […]
Participation For AP Classes At Upperman High School Has Grown
Advanced Placement class participation at Upperman High School has grown with about 200 final exams ordered for this school year. But, that was not the case when Upperman High School Principal William Stepp first arrived five years ago. At the time, Upperman had one AP class in English with about 25 students. Stepp said it […]
Rep. Weaver Pleased With Session But Wants Teacher Shortages Addressed
Representative Terri Lynn Weaver said she wants to bring back a state bill next General Assembly to address teacher shortages. Weaver said she is pleased with the education funding, but she wanted to make it easier for teachers to add other subject areas to an existing license. “Just to take a lot of the bumps […]
