White Co High School Getting Heating And Cooling Upgrade
White County High School will be getting some air upgrades through a new chiller and boiler. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the equipment that heats and cools the air has been in use since the school was constructed in the 1960’s. “We’ve updated our school many times since then,” Dronebarger said. “We’ve put additions […]
CFD Providing Smoke Alarm Installations With State Fire Marshal Partnership
Informational flyers in Cookeville utility bill statements have caused an influx in smoke alarm installations. Interim Chief Benton Young said that Cookeville Fire Department has been partnering with the Tennessee State Fire Marshal to provide the resource for some time. He said that they decided to put flyers in bill statements to increase awareness of […]
Summer School And Tutoring Highlight Pickett Schools ESSER Spending
The Pickett County Board of Education has approved its third round of COVID relief funding with the main focus on learning loss. Director of Schools Diane Elder said a portion of the $1.3 million will give the high school three years of summer school and tutoring services. “Students will be chosen according to the amount […]
The Star-Spangled Banner: National Anthem Can Be A Challenge To Singers
The national anthem: What makes the song special? Many may not know that despite being performed countless times at sporting events and various celebrations, it can actually be a technically challenging song to sing. Monday is Star-Spangled Banner Day. Tennessee Tech Professor of Music Dr. Wendy Mullen said that the most challenging part of the […]
