Summer Heat Sending Energy Bills Higher
A hot June finished, energy bills will likely be arriving with typical summertime costs. How do you save money during the rest of the summer? Tammy Key is Assistant General Manager at Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation. She said simple things can reduce your energy costs, beginning with raising your thermostat a few degrees. “Your […]
Algood Middle Roof Having Unexpected Issues
Putnam County School officials working to mitigate deterioration in the Algood Middle School roof in hopes of postponing a full replacement for several more years. Deputy Director Tim Martin said this roof was not on the district’s radar and he was surprised to find that it was in poor shape. He said the metal roof […]
Baxter Caboose Restored, New Projects Remain
The former Cookeville L&N Caboose loving its new life in Baxter after being restored, though more work is planned. The restoration process consisted of pressure washing, sanding, decaling, and painting. Friends of the Baxter Depot President Glenn Jones said that people are enjoying the new look of the caboose. “A lot of people get their […]
TN Historical Commission Undergoing Changes
The Tennessee Historical Commission is undergoing a total restructure, after the board was vacated June 30. Tech History Professor Kent Dollar served on the commission, which will go from 29 to 20 members. Appointees will be chosen by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Head of the Senate. Dollar said the governor used to appoint […]
Tech Hispanic Freshmen Could Hit All-Time High
The percentage of Hispanic students in this year’s Tennessee Tech freshman class poised to be an all-time high. With roughly six weeks remaining, Hispanic students make up roughly 9.17 percent of the class. Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Robert Owens said the primary driver for the increase is the growth of the local Hispanic population. “You […]
Hayes Beginning Work With Burnett On Transition
The transition process has begun to prepare Livingston Mayor-Elect Lori Elder-Burnett to take office September 1. Mayor Curtis Hayes said he and Burnett have been meeting for several hours a week since she was elected in June. He said he has been reminding Burnett that she may not get everything overnight, she has great staffers, […]
Jackson Schools Director Happy With TCAT Growth
Jackson County Schools recorded a victory in TCAP scores just released, especially in math. Director Of Schools Jason Hardy said scores among third through eighth grades increased two percentage points. This year marked the arrival of a new math curriculum in the school system. “The math improvements that is something we had really been targeting,” […]
New Coloring Book To Spark Kids’ Career Interest
The Highlands Economic Partnership has developed a coloring book designed to spark career interest in children across the Upper Cumberland. The name of the book is called “Oh, the Places You Could Work!” The coloring book is a color by number and has local business logos. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said the […]
