Alvin C. York State Historic Park Earns State Award For York Farm Program
Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park has been named the annual winner of the Tennessee Historical Commission programming award. The category recognizes notable achievements toward advancing the study of Tennessee history. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the park restored the York Farm to create a “Living History.” “It’s kind of a way to be […]
Jackson County Chamber Voting To Add First Paid Position
A candidate has been selected and awaits approval as the first Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. President Jordan Hunter said this will be the first paid position at the chamber. Hunter said the candidate needed to have as much versatility, as the county wants to see in its economic development. “Trying to bring […]
Pickett K-8 Summer Learning Camp Combined Education And Fun
Pickett County K-8 summer learning camp ends Thursday after four weeks of education and fun. Principal Julia Barber said school staff used a combination of field trips and online and classroom learning to close the learning loss gap. “We took our reading post test yesterday, and I am very pleased when I looked over them […]
Traffic Remains Backed Up After Fatal I-40 Crash
Traffic remains backed up at least 10 miles along I-40 westbound Thursday afternoon after a fiery crash this morning. Fifty-four-year-old Christopher Mooneyhan was traveling east in a tractor trailer near mile marker 275. Mooneyhan went off the left side of the roadway through a cable barrier and into the median of the eastbound roadway. Mooneyhan’s […]
Cumberland County SRO Recognized For Tornado Response
A quick response to protect the lives of students has garnered state recognition for one Cumberland County School Resource Officer. Pleasant Hill Elementary School SRO Anthony Justice has been awarded Tennessee School Resource Officer’s Association President’s Award for his response during the April 8 tornado. Justice said in that moment he knew to take control […]
TTU Raises Tuition And Mandatory Fees While Removing Course Fees
Tuition and mandatory fees for Tennessee Tech will increase for the upcoming school year. The Board of Trustees approved a 1.99 percent raise in flat-rate tuition Thursday. President Phil Oldham said non-mandatory fees for academic courses will be eliminated as a result. “We will take those dollars, those new dollars in tuition to offset the […]
Sparta Considering Options If Pumping Station Repair Is Delayed
Sparta’s sewer pumping station at Wilson Sporting Goods delayed work until late-July. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said delays have been caused over the demand for the equipment. Quick said because the equipment is now obsolete, they cannot buy any parts to try and make temporary repairs. “Right now both pumps are down but we […]
Accident Closes I-40 West Bound Near Mile Marker 275
A major accident near mile marker 275 on Interstate 40 has closed the west bound lanes towards Nashville. Multiple vehicles and tractor trailers are involved in the accident. Drivers are being advised to exit near Baxter to avoid the closed area. The road closures are expected to last for the next few hours.
Fentress Co. Fairgrounds Hosts Mini Mash-Up Demolition Derby
Fentress County will be hosting its first 4th of July Mini Mash-Up Demolition Derby this Saturday, June 26th at the Fentress County Fairgrounds. Co-Promoter Daniel Brewer said they planned a mini mash-up to save money and allow for a bigger pay-outs for participants. “We combined all the pay-outs from previous events just into small car […]
