TTU Research Funding Reaches New High
Tennessee Tech has reached a new high in research funding for the 2022 fiscal year. President Phil Oldham gave a report of the growth to the university’s Academic and Student Affairs Committee Thursday. Oldham said the university had over $23 million of sponsored research. “The trend over the last 10 years, our funded research continues […]
Gainesboro Receives Federal Grant To Improve Flooding Issues
Gainesboro has been awarded a federal grant to answer flooding issues downtown. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the $500,000 grant will be used for planning and improving storm water mitigation. “Our local library will flood. Our local Save-A-Lot one of our only two stores in Gainesboro will flood along with some other businesses,” Williams said. “It […]
Sparta Aldermen Accepting Bids To Smoke Test Sewer System
Sparta accepting bids to smoke test its sewer lines looking for locations where ground water enters the system. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the leaks are a main reason why the city is currently under a sewer moratorium. “They’re going to blow smoke in the pipes, and it is going to come out somewhere,” Lowery said. […]
White Co Student Raising Awareness About Organ Donors
Those attending the Liberty Square Lester Flatt Celebration in Sparta Saturday may see a 7th grader educating the public about organ donations. Maylee Graham attends White County Middle School. She is 2022’s Miss Volunteer State with organ donor awareness as her platform. Graham saw first hand how a organ donor can impact a family. “My […]
Wet Summer Weather To Bring Out Beautiful Fall Foliage
A wet summer is predicted to give way to a beautiful spread of fall foliage. Cookeville Urban Forester Jaime Nunan said the tree’s transition to fall colors typically follows the pattern of the weather. She said when the nights start to get cooler, that’s when the trees go dormant and start losing their chlorophyll. “The […]
Cookeville-Putnam NAACP Hosting Voter Registration Drive In West End Saturday
Cookeville-Putnam County’s NAACP will be knocking on doors in the West End neighborhood Saturday to help people get registered to vote. Branch President Tom Savage said it should be easy to vote and to register to vote in America, particularly for African Americans and other people of color. He said because it’s only been about […]
Heady Named Regional Representative For Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellowship Program
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady was announced as one of the Appalachian Leadership Institute’s 2022-2023 class of Fellows. Heady is one of three representatives from the state of Tennessee to participate. He said the 10-month program will allow leaders from all across the Appalachian region to connect on ideas, strategies, and solutions. “I’m really excited […]
Baxter To Explore Ways To Address Sidewalk Concerns
The City of Baxter will explore possible funding avenues to create sidewalks near the Upperman campuses. Parent Kim Phann brought the issue to the attention of the Board of Aldermen Thursday night. She said she’s concerned about the safety of students who walk to school. “Every morning I see kids walking down Highway 70 and […]
Secretary Of State Grants Millard Oakley Library $7K For Solar-Powered Benches
Secretary of State Tre Hargett paid a visit to the Millard Oakley Library in Livingston Thursday to present a technology grant. The $7,100 grant went towards solar-powered benches, hotspots, and computer classes. “Now people can come here and be able to charge their devices and be able to connect to the wifi inside,” Hargett said. […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve Resolution Prioritizing Sewer Connections
The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved a resolution Thursday night that gives priority to businesses when a new sewer connection becomes available. The city is currently under a moratorium issued by the state limiting new sewer taps. Mayor Jerry Lowery said if a tap is disconnected, a new connection can be issued. “With that one […]
