Jackson Schools Hoping To Create Safety Entranceways At Each School
Jackson County Schools approved putting school safety projects out for bid. Director Kristy Brown said that the system gets a certain amount of “School Safety” grant funding each year. She said that they plan on using that money and moving up some additional funds to help in the project. “Every school and our alternative school […]
UCDD Renovating Old Office To Lease To Mental Health Group
The UCDD Executive Committee has approved a loan up to $250,000 to renovate the old UCDD office on South Willow Avenue. Executive Director Mark Farley said a mental health group has interest in renting a portion of the facility. “We’ve been renting it currently,” Farley said. “We’ve got a couple of renters in that facility […]
UC Childcare Facilities See New Grant Program As A Need
Upper Cumberland childcare facilities want to take part in a new grant program funding projects that increase capacity. Some $1 million allocated to the region through the Childcare Creation Program. Nana’s Childcare Owner Debra Anderson said as the sole licensed provider in Clay County, there is a need for more childcare slots. “Especially in this […]
Sexton Including Sentencing Reform In Legislative Package
House Speaker Cameron Sexton leading legislation this session that improves transparency and truth in sentencing. Criminals would serve 100 percent of sentences for an additional 14 violent offenses. Sexton said parole will also not be possible. “We’re going to look at truth in sentencing again for aggravated, especially aggravated crimes and second-degree murder,” Sexton said. […]
TTU Initiative Fundraising To Directly Impact Students
Tennessee Tech currently fundraising for scholarships and programs in a yearly initiative directly impacting students. Alumni Center Assistant Director Kelly Chambers said each year, the “I ❤️ Tech students” program begins on February 14th. Chambers said over the next six weeks, the university invites the community to show its love for students. “We really focus […]
King: “Cautiously Optimistic” About New School Funding Formula
Putnam Schools Director Corby King is “cautiously optimistic” about the new school funding formula announced Thursday. King said his main takeaway is that the state is keeping the focus on the students. He said that if everything goes through as projected, the initial increase could bring some $14 million for Putnam County Schools. “We’ve had […]
Sparta/White County Rescue Squad Hosting Father Daughter Dance
Friday and Saturday is the last chance to purchase tickets for the Sparta White County Volunteer Rescue Squad Father Daughter Dance. The annual event comes March 5th at the White County Agricultural Building. Assistant Chief Charlie Tollison said this year’s theme is a 50’s night sock hop. “It gives an opportunity and a chance for […]
Crossville Business Owner Facing Theft And Tax Evasion Charges
A Crossville business owner faces felony charges of theft and tax evasion after a state investigation. 67-year-old Edith Benson Arnold was indicted after the Tennessee Department of Revenue found she failed to remit sales tax collected from customers. Arnold also allegedly underreported sales at the Mega-Bytes Internet Café and Lounge. She is charged with a […]
Upper Cumberland Roads Mostly Clear Following Heavy Rains
Majority of impassable roads across the Upper Cumberland due to flooding now clear as waters receded Friday morning. DeKalb County Road Supervisor Danny Hale said the Possom Hollow and Vickers Hollow areas has water covering the roads. Hale said the roadways are now safe to pass. Putnam County had precautionary barrels set around floodwaters on […]
Clay Man Denied Appeal, Sentenced 13 Years On Weapon Charges
The State Court of Appeals denied a Clay County man’s appeal of a conviction on weapons charges. A Clay County jury found William Isaac Atwood guilty of possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Clay County deputies found a sawed-off shotgun during a 2018 search of Atwood’s home. […]
