Tech’s New Center Dedicated To AI Study Across Industries
Tennessee Tech has a new center dedicated to coordinating the study of artificial intelligence throughout the university and in the community. The Machine Intelligence and Data Science (MInDS) Center aims to work with people and departments all across the university. Co-Director Dr. Bill Eberle said everyone on campus is being affected by AI regardless of […]
End Of School Balancing Act For Educators
These final weeks of school are a balancing act, making the most of valuable instruction time, fun activities and planning for next year. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said school does not end, it just shifts, even after the last day. He said teachers are focused on hitting standards for next year and […]
Monterey’s 3-Cent Property Tax Increase Workable
Monterey Alderman Bill Wiggins believes a three-cent property tax increase provides department heads with needed resources without imposing a dramatic impact on residents. Wiggins said Monterey’s property tax has been $1.36 for as long as he can remember. He believes three cents is a modest increase, especially compared to earlier versions of the budget that […]
Putnam CEO: Crossville Expansion Would Benefit All
Putnam County YMCA CEO Mandy Perhay said a new YMCA-run recreation center in Crossville would provide benefits to both regions. The Putnam Y considering a partnership with the city of Crossville to fund, build, and operate a recreation center. She said that having both centers managed by the same team would allow for a lot […]
Hardy’s Chapel Volunteer Fire New Facility Dried In
Construction underway on a two-story facility for the Hardy’s Chapel Volunteer Fire Department, space that will provide firefighters with meeting space and restrooms. Chief Henry Webb said volunteers have not had restrooms on-site up to this point. He said the 30-by-50 space will include a small kitchen, a large meeting space, and two offices on […]
Homelessness: Overall Numbers Steady, Young Rising
While the number of homeless across the Upper Cumberland remained consistent over the last year, homelessness among young adults has risen. Homeless Programs Advocate Vivian Walker said the total number of homeless people surveyed in the January around 600, similar to last year’s results. “We’re seeing, probably the biggest thing, is there’s a huge increase, […]
Senior Center Names Pickleball Court After Floyd
The Sparta-White County Senior Center’s new pickleball court named in honor of Jim Floyd for his work as the center’s interim director. Senior Center Director Jayne Guy said Floyd was a key part of the revitalization of the center. Floyd said he was surprised by the award and is deeply grateful to both the city […]
Employee Pay Major Factor In Overton Budget Plans
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow has employee cost of living on his mind as the county’s budget process begins. Barlow said Overton County Commissioners will have some big decisions to make in June as they finalize the budget. He said the county has not raised taxes in a decade, but prices have skyrocketed since then. […]
Center Hill Dam Water Release Underway From Rain
The US Army Corp of Engineers began additional water release Sunday afternoon from Center Hill Dam. The release making river conditions below the dam extremely dangerous. The Corp urging residents to stay away from the area, with boaters reminded to use extreme caution and wear life jackets. The additional water meant to restore flood control […]
