State’s Best Shooters Headed To Crossville
The Crossville Shooting Sports Park will host the 2024 Tennessee State Super-Sport and 5-Stand Championships this weekend. Since they won the bid last September, Manager Barry Kelly said he and his team have been hard at work getting the nearly 200-acre park in championship condition. Kelly said more than 100 participants from across the state […]
Putnam EMS Offering Basic EMT Course
Putnam County EMS is accepting applications for their in-house EMT class through July 5. Training Major Billy Price said the class allows students to get the entry-level licensure needed to staff an ambulance in Tennessee. Price said applicants will be interviewed for the class on July 19 and the class will begin in the fall. […]
Jackson Stuff The Bus Event Kicks Off 4th Week
Jackson County’s “Share to Care Foundation” will host a stuff the bus event Friday. The foundation donates school supplies for Jackson County students and teachers. Director Cassie Kessler said that the non-profit started two years ago and since has donated over $10,000 in school supplies to the Jackson County school district. “We tend to not […]
Clarkrange Cuts Ribbon On New Registration Kiosk
Clarkrange has a new vehicle registration kiosk allowing locals to renew their registration without having to drive across the county. Fentress County Clerk Amanda Hicks said the kiosk allows citizens to scan their current registration or renewal postcard and pay to renew their vehicle’s registration. Hicks said she hopes the kiosk will save time and […]
Livingston Ready To Pass Budget Friday, Small Tax Hike
The public can sound off Friday as Livingston Aldermen consider the second reading of this year’s budget which includes employee raises and a nine-cent property tax increase. Mayor Curtis Hayes said budgeting this year has been tight. He said after conducting a pay study two years ago, employee compensation has become a greater focus. “You’ve […]
Tech Surpasses Research Funding Goal 1 Year Early
Tennessee Tech has reached some $45 million in research funding this year, surpassing their original goal to hit $40 million by next year. Vice President of Research and Economic Development John Liu credits the success to the collective work of university faculty and President Phil Oldham’s vision. Liu said the success is inspirational because the […]
Expert: Methadone Clinics Work, But At A Risk
A University of Chattanooga researcher says Methadone clinics can be effective in mitigating substance abuse, but not without risk of creating other issues. S. Tyler Oberheim said Methadone has proven to be a great tool in reducing opioid withdrawal symptoms, hospitalizations, and fatalities since the 1950s. He said that after one month of treatment, Methadone […]
Algood’s Let Freedom Ring Celebration Saturday
The City of Algood presents its annual “Let Freedom Ring” Celebration this Saturday. The celebration will consist of food, kids activities, live music and fireworks. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the event is designed to celebrate the holiday with the community. “We just think it’s a great opportunity to give back to the public […]
