Shopping Cyber Monday And Keeping Your Information Safe
Keeping your information safe while shopping online is a matter of due diligence. That is according to Tennessee Tech Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center Assistant Director Eric Brown. Brown said there are simple steps to mitigate scamming threats. “Amazon accounts and things like that, make use of the two factor authentication feature for your […]
Online Presence Plays Key Role In Small Business Cyber Monday Success
An online presence plays a key role in helping small businesses stay competitive. UCDD Small Business Development Center Director Tyler Asher said that having a good marketing plan will help small businesses keep up with larger companies such as Amazon as people turn more to online shopping. “A really good advertising, marketing plan is crucial […]
Jackson Schools Seeking Public Participation At BEP Town Hall
Jackson County Schools Director Kristy Brown wants you to be part of Tuesday’s BEP Town Hall at Jackson County Middle School at 5:30 p.m. Brown said that the event is one of eight town halls put on by the state Department of Education to get feedback for new public school funding strategies. She said it’s […]
Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority Sees Monterey Rejoining As A Positive
The Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority wants to review the inter-local agreement of the group before considering Monterey rejoining. Board member Brian Payne said Monday that he proposed scheduling a meeting to take a look at the by-laws. “How we would basically edit that to develop a new agreement and I think we would need […]
Three-Car Accident On I-40 Slowed Thanksgiving Sunday Traffic
A three-car accident slowed Thanksgiving Sunday traffic on Interstate 40 near Monterey. 21-year-old Hannah Martin of Oneida, Tennessee was traveling eastbound near mile marker 295 in the first lane when she merged into the second lane to avoid slowed traffic ahead. Both 26-year-old William Stokes of Powell, Tennessee driving a 2015 Toyota Highlander and 74-year-old […]
Monroe Signs Two-Year Contract As Clay School Director
Diana Monroe will officially begin as the new Clay County Director of Schools on January 1st. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said Monroe has signed a two-year contract for the board to ratify at its next meeting. “I think we are excited about it,” Bailey said. “Miss Monroe has a lot of experience both in […]
White Co. 4-H To Host Community Quilts Event For Those In Need
White County’s UT Extension Office will host a Community Quilts made by Friends of 4-H event on Saturday, December 4th. 4-H Agent RoseAnn Dodson said that volunteers will work together to create flannel quilts for those in need. She said that there will be fabric and machines supplied for those who are interested in attending. […]
Baxter To Use New Christmas Parade Route For 2021
Baxter’s annual Christmas Parade is changing its route for the first time in several years. The new route will travel along First Avenue, Main Street, Fourth Avenue, Buffalo Valley Road, Third Avenue South, and Broad Street. Fire Chief Matthew White said that the parade will start and end at Cornerstone Elementary. “We wanted to expand […]
Know Your Home Dimensions When Buying Christmas Tree
The best kind of Christmas tree is one that also comes with memory-making. That’s according to Sycamore Springs Christmas Tree Farm Co-Owner Lyna Pennycuff. She said that the perfect tree is one that’s picked by the whole family. “The perfect tree for your home starts when you and your family come as a family outing […]
Van Buren Getting Estimates On Building Repairs To Bring In A Day Care
Day care opportunities in Van Buren County could be on the rise with three parties interested in opening a facility. Mayor Greg Wilson said the county has a building called the Old Masonic Building that could be used. But, the location needs some $25,000 of renovations. “We have the Head Start that’s ran by the […]
