Baxter and TTU Celebrating 105th Birthday After Last Year’s Cancellation
Baxter and Tennessee Tech are getting the chance to celebrate their 105th birthday, after the event was cancelled last year. Baxter Beautification Chair Jeanie Lee said on July 1 that leaders for the school and city will speak about history and the current community. Lee said this is a time for pride and reflection on […]
TTU’s New Cupola Clock Tower Delivery Delayed Until Fall
Tennessee Tech’s new clock tower cupola on Derryberry Hall has been delayed until September. The new cupola was set to be delivered on Monday. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said materials measurements were delayed due to weather. Roberts said a lift was unable to be used to get on the roof […]
Sparta Saves On Budget By Removing Two Positions
Sparta will have two less staff positions heading into the new fiscal year. The recently approved city budget removed a water collection sewer distribution operator and a street laborer. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said two supervisors recently retired and the promoted employees carried those responsibilities to their new positions. “Job descriptions and things like that […]
Local Dairy Farming Industry Facing Some Difficulties After Pandemic
June is National Dairy Month and local dairy farmers say the state of the industry is difficult right now. Sparkman Farms Co-Owner John Sparkman said that the pandemic has impacted dairy farming. “Right now it’s not really good on the dairy farms,” Sparkman said. “The price has been going down some the last few months. […]
Two More UC Senior Centers Set To Resume In-House Meals
Fentress and Cannon County Senior Centers will resume congregant meals starting July 1st. UCDD Area Agency on Aging and Disability Director Holly Williams said this is likely the beginning of more sites opening with other counties exploring the option. “We anticipate as other sites feel more comfortable doing so that they will be reopening for […]
Overton Co. BOE Plans To Boost Facility Upgrades And Special Ed Services
The Overton County School Board has a new strategic plan for the next five years of the school system. Board of Education Chair Jarman Hicks said the outlook of goals and action steps was made in collaboration with members of the board and school leaders. “Our building and facility maintenance that is a major need,” […]
