Tech’s Move-In-Week Kicking Off With Week Of Events
Wednesday kicks off move-in-week at Tennessee Tech, welcoming in the 2025 class of Golden Eagles. Student Affairs Vice President Cynthia Polk-Johnson said they are expecting over 1,200 incoming students to campus. Polk-Johnson said there are campus events planned before classes to help new students find their campus community. “Classes don’t start until the 19th and […]
Jackson Election Commission Hires McMillan As New Administrator
The Jackson County Election Commission has selected Drew McMillan to take over as Election Administrator. McMillan said community trust and running an honest operation are important to him in the new role. “I’ve always wanted to be heavily involved in the community of Jackson County,” McMillan said. “I love it here and, I love the […]
Jackson Sees Completion Of Downtown Mural Representing County
Jackson County saw the completion of its first mural in downtown Gainesboro. Mural artist Manny Fuentes said the partnership came about with Jordan Hunter of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Fuentes said that after talking to Hunter about features in Jackson County, he wanted to create something for the community that would last. “To […]
Life-Saving Program For Car Crashes Coming To Warren
Community members will have access to a lifesaving program throughout McMinnville this Wednesday. The Yellow Dot Program is an initiative that provides first responders with key medical information in emergency crash situations. McMinnville PD Lieutenant Mark Mara said this information could be the difference between life and death. “So every second does count,” Mara said. […]
FEMA To Perform Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Wednesday Afternoon
FEMA is conducting a nationwide emergency alert test Wednesday at 1:20 p.m. central time. Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said the organization tests periodically to ensure their equipment and data works properly. “Technology changes so often and so much with cellphones especially and wireless devices,” Masiongale said. “That the need to test and make […]
PCSS Enrollment Numbers Up Almost 4 Percent From Last Year
Initial enrollment numbers for Putnam County Schools indicate the student population is returning to normal. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said compared to the end of school last year, an additional 450 students have arrived. “It does seem that there are many students that have returned from a homeschool type enrollment back to the traditional school […]
Van Buren Ag Ex Director Receives State Award For Excellence
Van Buren County Ag Extension Director Chris Binkley has won a statewide honor for excellence among extension agents. Binkley said it would not be possible without his co-workers over the past six years. “It means a great deal,” Binkley said. “I mean UT Extension is like a family. People like Vernon and Ida Darter and […]
Substance In DeKalb’s Hickman Creek Being Tested After Several Dead Fish
DeKalb County Emergency Management urges residents to avoid the Hickman Creek area as an unknown substance in the water has killed several fish. EMA Director Charles Parker said officials from TWRA and the federal Environmental Protection Agency have been testing samples throughout the week. “TWRA has been on the scene documenting the situation and doing […]
Audition for H.O.M.E.’s Warren County’s Got Talent Contest
The Homeless of McMinnville Effort invites the community to participate in their first-ever Warren County’s Got Talent Contest. Head of Ministry Chad Cagle said anyone in the community can participate with any talent be it singing, dancing, magic or comedy–just bring your talent and support H.O.M.E.’s efforts to bring awareness to homelessness in their community. […]
Hillham Business Owner Appointed To Vacant Overton Commission Seat
Roger Carr will serve on the Overton County Commission. Three nominees applied for the open commissioner seat in Overton County’s District Five on Monday night. After each nominee stated their case, the majority of commissioners voted to appoint Carr to the vacancy. Carr said he has a focus on the next generation of residents and […]
