Clay County Launches Facebook Page For Government Business
Clay County Government has launched a new Facebook page in hopes of improving transparency about county business. County Mayor Dale Reagan said that this also comes as a form of compliance with new state legislature. He said the legislation requires the county to inform the public to the best of its ability. “We don’t have […]
Don’t Forget About Your Pet’s Safety With Soaring Temperatures This Week
Temperatures continue in the 90s this week, and experts say there are a few things to keep in mind to protect your pets from the heat. Copeland Veterinary Clinic Practice Manager Kristin Gunnels said the most important thing is being conscious of the amount of time they spend outside, but that giving them proper airflow, […]
Cookeville Playwright Shares Comedy Of Humans in “The Bathroom”
Local playwright Laura Holloway continues the premier of her original play “The Bathroom” at Storyteller House this Thursday and Friday in Cookeville. Holloway said she originally came up with the idea while watching a series of real life characters come and go while she waited for a friend in a restaurant bathroom. She said her […]
Current Park View Roof Replacement Bid Comes As Expected: $1.75M
Bids for roof replacement at the current Park View School came in just around budget estimations at $1.75 million. Deputy Director Tim Martin said the replacement serves as the first step in renovations at the current building. He said once the new Park View School is completed, they want the current school to serve another […]
JCHS Hoping To Apply For Another GEAR UP Grant
Jackson County School District is one of the few in the state eligible to reapply for the state’s GEAR UP grant. GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said they are coming to the end of a several-year grant aimed at increasing the number of […]
