$4 Million Grant Will Prevent Power Outage At Cookeville Water Plant
A grant of some $4 million will protect Cookeville’s water treatment plant from power outages. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation awarded Cookeville the grant for resource protection. Director of Water Quality Control Barry Turner said the department will use the money to move overhead power lines underground and install a generator. “This project […]
Stock Market Rallies After Federal Reserve Hints At Lower Interest Rates
Last week’s stock market rally could continue through early 2024 after the Federal Reserve announced that interest rates may begin to cool. Tennessee Tech Economics and Finance Professor Justin Lee said investors are growing optimistic and more willing to buy. He said that after sky-high interest rates have pressured them to be conservative, reports of […]
Four Year Extension For White County Director Of Schools
After more than two hours of public comments and debate, the White County School Board agreed to a contract extension for Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger. The contract will run from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2027. Much of the discussion from the board revolved around why Dronebarger needed the contract renewed six months […]
White County School’s Book Bus Rolling Out After Christmas
White County Schools have created a mobile library that will hit the streets some time after Christmas. The custom bus has been nicknamed BOB for Books on Board. It is filled with books from the White County Public Library that children can check out and read. Supervisor of Supportive Learning Farrah Griffith said the goal […]
Tech’s Hellman: New FAFSA Learning Curve Is Worth Simplified Application
Tech Assistant Director of Federal Programs Sarah Hellman said the new FAFSA form may be difficult for returning students and administration to transition to, but the changes are worth the learning curve. High school counselors had previously expressed concerns about the unknowns of the new form. Hellman is involved with classes being held at Tech […]
