Cumberland School Board Re-Elects Boston As Chair In 5-4 Vote
The Cumberland County School Board voted Teresa Boston as its chair for the new school year Thursday night. The board approved Boston to another term with a 5-4 vote. Chris King and Robert Safdie were also nominated. “I want this board to work together,” Boston said. “I want to move this district forward. I appreciate […]
Cookeville High’s Roberson Semifinalist For National Merit Scholarship
Cookeville High School’s Hope Roberson is a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship. Less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide make it to he semifinal level. Roberson had to take a Preliminary SAT Test to qualify for the scholarship. About 95 percent of semifinalists make to the finals. About half of the finalists […]
Dam Duck Derby Set For McMinnville’s Pepper Branch Park Saturday
The inaugural Dam Duck Derby set for Pepper Branch Park in McMinnville on Saturday to help fight hunger. Several thousand toy ducks will be dropped at the base of Barren Fork Dam where they will race down river. Matthew 25 Ministries hosting the event. Director of Ministries Gannon Richesin said the organization focuses on weekly […]
