Van Buren County Schools Losing Dollars To Homeschooling
The number of home schooled children is up in Van Buren County to start the new school year. School Director Jared Copeland said the school loses $6,860 in base funding for each student that withdraws to attend home school. Board Member Glenece (Glen-ese) Cole said unfortunately just about anybody and their cat can start a […]
CRMC Seeing Success From New Environmental Services Plan Implementation
Cookeville Regional Medical Center seeing positive trends after implementing a new environmental services plan last year. Environmental Services Director Olline Taylor said over the last year her team has revised department training, created a professional floor tech team, and received more certifications. She said the environmental services team has also improved its efficiency in cleaning […]
CRMC Board Approves Key’s New CEO Contract
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Board of Trustees approved new CEO Buffy Key’s contract at a salary of $539,000. The Executive Committee comprised of Danny Rader, Dr. Joe Jestus, Cheryl Sandlin, Kevin Carter and Dr. Ernest Buchanan set the terms of the contract. Board Attorney Luke Hill said the contract is comparable to other individuals in […]
TennGreen Seeking Public Assistance In Purchasing 160 Acres In Clear Creek Area
The TennGreen Land Conservancy calling for support with an opportunity to purchase and transfer 160 acres of forested bluff lands in the Obed River Park. Executive Director Alice Hudson Pell said it came to their attention that a portion of the Obed Scenic River in the Clear Creek area would be available to purchase after […]
High Temperatures Serve As Reminder To Stay Hydrated
With temperatures in the mid-90s continuing, staying hydrated is the most important thing you can do to prevent overheating. That’s according to Jackson County EMS Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright. He said it is important to drink plenty of water throughout the day, and less soft drinks and alcohol. “We have so much water in our […]
Jackson County School Board Planning For Leftover ESSER Funds
The Jackson County School Board discussed future plans for how to best spend leftover ESSER funds. The conversation came about after the system completed its renovation projects under budget. While discussing what to do with the rest of the budget, Board Chairman Mark Brown said that they also have to take into account the upcoming […]
