New Spencer Sign To Help With Communication
Van Buren County has completed construction on a new digital sign, designed to promote events and news to local residents. The sign is located in front of the Van Buren County Agriculture Learning Center located in Spencer. The sign was funded by a grant worth some $25,000 from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Van Buren […]
Overton Schools Adding Behavioral Specialist
Overton County Schools adding a behavioral specialist to give extra attention to the challenge of student behavior during the coming school year. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said Taylor Howle will come on board to be a resource for teachers who are not used to dealing with increased behavioral issues. He said Howle will travel […]
3D Mammograms Coming To Fentress Next Monday
Fentress County teaming up with the UT Medical Center to offer 3D Mammograms next Monday in Jamestown. The process is done by computer software that takes 2D images and converts them into a 3D image to help diagnose early signs of breast cancer. UT Medical Center Breast Outreach Assistant Coordinator Michelle Matzek said this brings […]
Jobs Safe After White County Landfill Sale
Nearly all county employees will keep their jobs as Waste Management steps in to run the White County Landfill. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he has been in frequent contact with employees to dispel rumors about their job security. He said the county will still operate its convenience centers and still transport garbage […]
Jackson Crews Set For Attacker Training This Week
Jackson County emergency response teams and law enforcement will participate in three days of active attacker training beginning Monday at Jackson County High School. Public Information Director Derek Woolbright said personnel will learn how to mitigate threats to the public at large, and how to respond in the aftermath of an attack. He said while […]
