I Heart Tennessee Tech Students Initiative Underway
The I Heart Tennessee Tech Students Initiative begins Valentine’s Day, offering the Tech family a chance to fund new opportunities for students. Annual Giving Coordinator Kathleen Lordo said this is her favorite initiative the school holds each year. She said donations fund scholarships and travel grants for students who could not otherwise afford those experiences. […]
Being Proactive Can Prevent Bugs In House This Spring
Being proactive in preparing for springtime insects now can save you time and money in the long run. Overton County UT Ag Extension Agent Jason Garrett said bugs will be returning from dormancy soon and wreaking havoc for homeowners. He said one of the best ways to keep your home protected is to stay clean. […]
Bumbalough Overseeing Health Departments As Interim
Putnam County Public Health Director Lisa Bumbalough will oversee the Overton, Fentress, and Pickett County Health Departments until a replacement is selected for the retired Andy Langford. Bumbalough said she has met with city and county officials to get a feel for how operations at those sites differ from what she is used to in […]
Graves: Algood Council Has Hands Tied With New Hires
Algood City Council Member Ron Graves said he predicts that 99 out of 100 times, the council would approve the candidate brought before them by City Administrator Keith Morrison. But Graves said he believes Council should have a stronger voice in those decisions. Graves sponsored the new ordinance approved on first reading Tuesday night that […]
Warren’s New Program Helps Kids & Fathers Overcome Violence
Warren County’s new Caring Dads Program wants to teach fathers accused of domestic violence how to put a child’s needs first. Warren County General Sessions Judge Ryan Moore said the program is designed to act as alternative sentencing for fathers accused. He said Community Probation Services General Manager Michael Wright facilitated the start of the […]
Fentress Assessing Options After Ambulance Director Resigns
Fentress County is considering adjustments to its Ambulance Services Department after Director Tony Maxfield resigned. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the department is in good hands with Ambulance Service Assistant Director Steve Bradfield serving as interim director. He said the county is looking at ways to divide some of the directorial responsibilities to relieve […]
Algood Tables Decision On Dog Park Fence Bids
Algood Parks and Recreation will explore other fencing options for a proposed new dog park to be built at the new Algood City Park. The bids were for fencing in a 100-by-100 or 200-by-200 park. Four bids submitted. Council Member Ron Graves said he believes a 100-by-100 park is too small for large dogs and […]
Council Approves PR Campaign, Feedback For Rec Project
Crossville will spend $26,000 with a Murfreesboro-based firm to collect input from residents and share the vision for a new recreation center. Crossville City Council engaged with E Allan Brandon, a public affairs and strategic communications service in Murfreesboro. The firm in its proposal said it “will coordinate a community discussion for the city of […]
Alleged Road Rage Incident Leads To Cookeville Arrest
An arrest made following an apparent road rage incident in the area of Cookeville’s 7th Street and North Walnut Avenue Tuesday night. 30-year-old Chaz Colton Miller of Cookeville charged with ten counts of Reckless Endangerment, a class C Felony. Miller being held on $150,000 bond. Police responded to the Crepe and Creme Shop around 6:30pm […]
Overton Schools Add ESL Supplement As Numbers Rise
An increase in English As A Second Language students led the Overton County School Board to approve a $2,500 teacher supplement plan Tuesday night. Director Of Schools Donnie Holman said ESL students have not only increased, but the number of schools with students has also risen. The system must provide one hour per day per […]
