White Co Schools Will Close Friday To Avoid Possible Early Dismissal
White County Schools will be closed Friday due to possible inclement weather. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said even though a significant snow event is not expected, the system wants to avoid an early dismissal. Classes will resume Tuesday as the district observes the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday.
Former Van Buren Ag Ext Agent Will Lead UT Extension Central Region
Former Van Buren County Ag Extension Agent and Tennessee Tech Alumni Chris Hicks named the UT Extension Central Region Director. Hicks said he wants to be a mentor for the next generation of extension agents and county directors. “I’ve spent my career serving but to do it in a new role,” Hicks said. “We are […]
Start Small When Undertaking Organizational Projects
Getting organized to start the New Year fresh can be a daunting task, but local organizing professionals say it can be easy if you start small. Sara McKinley is a Co-Owner of Organize Cookeville. She said starting small can help you see more immediate results and be more successful. “You don’t want to overwhelm yourself […]
UC Regional Airport Preparing To Bid First Step Of Ramp And Hangar Expansion
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport preparing to bid out the first portion of work for its ramp and hangar expansion project. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the engineer has finalized plans for the dirt and groundwork for the ramp expansion. He said the airport is having to meet a large demand for more space from its […]
Livingston PD In Closing Phase Of Cataloging Evidence Room
Livingston Police Department in the closing stage of the cataloging process for its evidence room inventory. Chief Ray Smith said all orders and processes have been signed off on by the state. He said two officers appointed to the job have been through the inventory he estimates was last adjudicated some 20 years ago. “I […]
Overton Schools To Use Invest Grant Funding Into Career Exploration
Overton County Schools hoping to build a CTE lab at Livingston Academy using the recently awarded Innovative Schools Model Grant from the state. Federal Programs Director Lesley Riddle said a portion of the $3.2 million will be spent to create a lab for various CTE classes to use and to serve as a testing site […]
Empower UC Giving Away New Free Clothing Saturday
The Empower Upper Cumberland pilot program will host a clothing drive Saturday after receiving a large donation from the Salvation Army. Director Megan Spurgeon said bring a bag to Washington Avenue Baptist Church, and you can fill it with as many items as possible. “The goal is to really just get the word out about […]
Celina-Clay Chamber Receives Grant To Add New Tourism Director
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce has a new full-time tourism director, Beverly Murphy. The chamber received a grant from the state to fund the new position. Murphy said her main objective is to get local businesses recognized beyond the Celina community. “There’s ways for them to learn to reach out on social media,” Murphy […]
Sale Of Wine Official In Algood, Officials Set Permit Process
Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said there will be a learning curve as the city prepares to open permits for the sale of wine. The city council approved the final reading of an ordinance that adds the process to the municipal code. Morrison said the new guidelines will start in two weeks. “We’ve reached out […]
TTU Kicks Off Spring Semester As Students Return To Cookeville
More than 9,000 students back in Cookeville as Tennessee Tech starts its spring semester Thursday. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said it is a fresh start for returning students as well as some new students starting their education journey. “As happens in the fall, people graduate, so a few less than who was here in […]
