Jackson Co Director Of Schools Kristy Brown Takes Job With State
Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown is leaving. Brown will be taking a job as the Chief Academic Officer at the Tennessee Department of Education beginning July 15th. Brown’s responsibilities will include instructional strategy, early learning, special education, and career and technical education. Brown took the opportunity to thank the board and the school […]
Harper To Serve Another Term As TTU Board Chair
Trudy Harper will serve another term as the Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees Chair. Harper’s term will now extend until July 2025. She was the only nominee. “I feel compelled to say before we vote, this wasn’t what any of us had expected, of course, I didn’t expect to do another two years,” Harper said. […]
Jackson County Giving Teachers A Pay Raise
Jackson County Teachers will be receiving a pay raise in the coming school year. This was passed in the 2023-24 school Year Budget by the Jackson County Board of Education Thursday. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the raises were changed from a flat rate to percentage-based in order to reward longevity and give teachers […]
Van Buren County Schools Receive $22,150 No Kid Hungry Grant
Van Buren County received a no Kid Hungry Grant that will allow them to extend their summer feeding program through July. Van Buren Supervisor of Nutrition Marlene DeLong said the school provides meals during the school year, but children loose access to those meals during the summer and other school breaks. She said the school […]
Gilbert: Cookeville Should Consider Potential For Paving Minor Projects In-House
Cookeville City Council Member Chad Gilbert said he believes the city should consider performing some of its own paving projects. Gilbert said most paving is usually conducted by a private firm. He said while the contractors are good what they do, it might make more sense and help the city in the long run to […]
