BonDeCroft Elementary School To Reopen Thursday After Utility Issues
White County Schools will close BonDeCroft Elementary School Wednesday due to utility problems. All other schools will open on time with buses running on their regular schedule. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said repairs should be completed in a day. BonDeCroft will reopen Thursday.
City Of Algood Seeking RFQ’s For Tennis Court Upgrades
City of Algood extending the deadline to submit Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for engineering services for tennis court upgrades. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said this work was identified in the city’s recently-established Parks and Recreation Master Plan. He said the RFQs will tell the city what is feasible in terms of the cost […]
Clay Approved To Take Next Steps Using TDEC Grant Funding
Clay County approved to take the next steps using its grant funding from the Community Block Development Grant program. County Mayor Dale Reagan said the county received three allocations of grant funding to put towards the solid waste department from TDEC. One grant will fund a compactor for the Mount Vernon convenience center. “Right now […]
Highlands Training Center Anticipating Grand Opening On January 24th
Empower Upper Cumberland making swift progress on initiating the Highlands Training Center. Center Executive Director Ryan Barnhart said the 5,500-square-foot building on Spring Street has space for classrooms to handle the 8-week program that covers resume building, emotional intelligence, and core skills. He said the grant funding was awarded officially in November, and the center […]
Jackson Co Library Board Starting Interview Process To Hire New Director
At least 10 people have applied to be the new director of Jackson County’s library as the application portal closed Monday. Rebecca Howell left the position vacant after accepting a new opportunity. Board of Trustees Chair Brandon Korgan said the goal is to have the position filled by February. “Among all the attributes, what we […]
Thank An Officer For National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
It is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a time where communities thank officers for risking their lives to protect yours. Sparta Police Chief Doug Goff said if you know a officer personally, he encourages you to thank them for the service. “We are human and we just want the community to appreciate what all we […]
Nashville Business Wants To Build New Warehouse In Monterey
A Nashville-based erosion control and soil sediment company wants to build a new warehouse facility in Monterey. Stephens Seed and Supply Inc. Owner Joe Stephens said he plans to invest one million dollars into the community. However, public water needs to be expanded to the Crossville Highway site. “We would like the city’s consideration to […]
Local Theatre Company Continues With New Name
A local theatre company is moving into 2023 under a new name. Kathy Gilpatrick is the president of Cookeville Theatre Company, formerly known as Storyteller Theatre Company. She said the decision was made for clarification purposes. “We decided at that time,” Gilpatrick said. “We decided when we would do the residency at Storyteller House for […]
Livingston Academy Aviation Program Seeing Success
Livingston Academy seeing success after initiating its aviation CTE program three years ago. Instructor Jason Copeland said the course was made available because of his background in aviation. He said the course gives students an introductory look into the industry. “Most of them are fascinated in aviation and hadn’t really thought of it as a […]
