White County Fair Expands Heavy Machinery Rodeo; Part Of 23 Schedule
White County Fair goers will get to experience an expanded heavy machinery rodeo, as part of this year’s fair schedule. The White County Fair opened its gates on Friday. White County Fair Board President Mike Wilson said he is excited for the improved heavy machinery rodeo. “We’ve actually expanded that into our main arena,” Wilson […]
Overton County Sheriff Prepared to Fight Against Drunk Driving Labor Day Weekend
Overton County Sheriffs Department is prepared for the fight against drunk driving over the Labor Day Weekend. The long weekend often sees an increase of intoxicated drivers on the road. County Sheriff John Garrett said he will be casting a wider net with more officers on the roads to help combat drunk drivers over the […]
White County Chamber of Commerce President to Retire, Replacement Approved
White County’s Chamber of Commerce President has announced his retirement, and his replacement has already been chosen. Current Chamber of Commerce President Marvin Bullock is set to retire later this month. He is being replaced by current Executive Assistant Jenny Dale. Bullock said he has complete confidence in Dale taking over the role of president. […]
Trentham Said Cookeville High Adjusting To Change In Leadership
On her first day as Cookeville High School’s Interim Principal, Karen Trentham said she received overwhelming support from faculty and students. Trentham takes over following the resignation of Max Petett this week for health and personal reasons. She said change is never easy, but happening so early in the school year, there’s still learning and […]
Jackson County Central Fire Gets New Breathing Equipment Thanks to Grant
The Jackson County Central Fire Department are the proud new owners of some new equipment purchased through a grant. The new equipment was purchased with the help of a Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Grant. Jackson County Central Fire Chief Jeff Conn said they would not have been able to afford the new equipment without the […]
Tennessee Tech Fall Sports Season Officially Underway
Football season may be the natural introduction to fall sports, but Tennessee Tech’s season is already underway. The Golden Eagles soccer team is four matches into their season, with Volleyball is close behind. Golden Eagles football season kicks off Thursday night at Furman. TTU Athletics Director Mark Wilson said he is looking forward as the […]
Tennessee Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Hit A Record Low; Fentress Lowest
Kindergarten vaccination rates in Tennessee have hit an all-time low. Compliance in the state stands at 93.3 percent according to a report from the State Health Department. Upper Cumberland Medical Society President Dr. Brent Staton said the record-low number is concerning. “If we don’t get our children vaccinated appropriately then there’s a risk that we’re […]
Gainesboro Elementary Counselor Selected for State Advisory Council
A Gainesboro Elementary School counselor said she hopes her new role as a member of a state counseling board will help the school. Tisha Snyder now serving as a member of the Tennessee School Counseling Advisory Council. Snyder said she will use this role to advocate for Gainsborough Elementary School and schools like it. “There’s […]
