Recent College Grads Entering Good Job Market
Days after graduation, and for some Tennessee Tech students the search is on for a job. Tennessee’s Tech’s Director of the Center for Career Development Russ Coughenour said that the keys to success are networking and scouring the job board. “I think you still have to pay attention and construct a quality resume and practice interviewing […]
Rodgers: New School Funding Will Require Forward-Thinking From Commissioners
Putnam County Commission Budget Chair Ben Rodgers said he’s hopeful about what the new school funding formula means for the county. Putnam County School System Director Corby King presented information about the funding formula to the County Commission Monday night. Rodgers said that under the new formula, the county should be in good budget shape […]
HRS Celebrates Housing Development Ribbon Cutting And Ground Breaking
Nearly 100 new affordable housing units in Cookeville celebrated by Highlands Residential Services Tuesday. The housing authority held a ribbon cutting for its newest development Oak Tree Towers and broke ground on its next phase Hickory Valley. Executive Director Dow Harris said the developments bring a new image to affordable housing. “We celebrate the completion […]
Monterey PD Searching For Suspect After Stolen Vehicle Chase
The Monterey Police Department seeking public assistance after a suspect escaped during a vehicle pursuit Tuesday morning. Police Chief Bill Randolph said Austin Hofmeister allegedly stole a Coca-Cola tractor trailer in Crossville. Hofmeister entered the town limits via Highway 62 from Clarkrange. “So one of our officers got behind it, and we had another officer […]
Byrdstown Mayor Wants Explanation From Pickett County On ARP Project
Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said he wants to further discuss who will administer the Pickett County’s state ARP funding. Gibson said he heard that the Pickett County Commission will contract with UCDD to oversee administration. Gibson said the three percent rate of the $2.7 million water project causes concern. “They already made a motion and […]
Overton Commission Receives Update On Pipeline Expansion Project Opportunity
Overton County Commissioners got an update on a proposed natural gas pipeline expansion Monday night. Enridge Gas Stakeholder Relations Manager Art Haskins said that the project would supply energy to TVA. He said that should the project move forward, it would run about 11.4 miles in Overton and affect about 78 landowners. “The biggest impact […]
Pickett BOE Approves Proposed Budget For Commission To Consider
The Pickett County Board of Education will send a proposed budget to the county commission to consider that includes raises for employees. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the next fiscal year budget includes a $2,000 raise for teachers and a three percent raise for non-licensed staff. “We feel like the teachers that have stuck […]
Dunaway To Determine If Allegations Against Looper Are Criminal
District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway is investigating if allegations made against Overton County Clerk Victoria Looper are criminal. The State Comptroller’s Office released an investigation on Looper in April finding that she altered vehicle titles for personal loans. Dunaway said the findings are currently under review. “That’s the thought process and the evaluation that we’re […]
Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists Taking Part In Fentanyl Awareness Day
The first ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day happens Tuesday. Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Suzanne Angel said the goal is to educate the public about the fentanyl public health crisis. “We’re really seeing tragedy to be honest,” Angel said. “I’ve never personally seen more people overdose and survive and overdose and not survive. Those fatalities really […]
