Tech Lab Increasing Research On Responders
Tennessee Tech launching a new Responder Health Lab to provide research on the physical and mental effects for emergency first responders. Assistant Psychology Professor Dr. Derrick Edwards said originally, most first responder research focused on the military. He said research on EMS, Fire, and Police personnel increased after 9/11. “Giving them some assistance, some real-world […]
Fentress Back To School Bash Offers Supplies
Local families in need can get ready for back to school Saturday at Fentress County’s annual Back to School Bash. Chamber of Commerce Tourism and Membership Director Seth Vaughn said this year’s event will be carnival-themed, with school supplies being given away alongside bounce houses, games, free food, and more. Vaughn said the event is […]
Band Director Selected To Attend Academy
Jackson County Schools Band Director Carroll Gotcher has been selected to attend this year’s Tennessee Arts Academy Summer Institute. The academy selects 350 educators from various forms of arts each year to attend the academy to meet and learn new teaching techniques. Gotcher said he is honored to attend the academy. “We get to have […]
Restrictions Changed For Relative Caregiver Program
A new state law reduces the requirements needed for families to become eligible for the Relative Caregiver Program (RCP). UCDD Case Manager Marcia Riddle said the change allows relatives with any court order to enroll in the program instead of requiring a final order. Riddle said she thinks it is a positive change because they […]
Warren Solid Waste Awarded Tire Grant
The State awarded the Warren County Solid Waste Department a $362,527 grant to purchase equipment to clear illegal tire dump sites. The grant is through Tennessee’s Tire Environmental Act Program. Solid Waste Director Josh Roberts said receiving the grant was huge for the department as they currently have to remove sites by hand. “We will […]
Funding Looks Good For Magnolia Ridge
Highlands Residential Services expects word by late August on an application to receive tax credits for its Magnolia Ridge project off Buffalo Valley Road. Developer Alvin Nance told the Highlands Board Thursday the final application has been submitted to the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. Nance said they reviewed a list of all the applicants for […]
Overton Fair Kicks Off 85th Year With Pageants
The Overton County Fair kicks off its 85th year of celebration and agriculture with pageants Thursday night. Fair Secretary Bob Matthews said there are different events scheduled for each day including livestock shows, motorcycle races, and a truck and tractor pull. Matthews said the fair gives everyone from gardeners, to young children, 4-H students, or […]
Putnam Sheriff Registering For Citizens Academy
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is set to kick off its yearly Citizens Academy which gives residents insight on the department’s day-to-day operations. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the program gives first-hand experience in investigations, patrols, dispatch, jail tours, police car rides, and shooting police firearms. Farris said this is one of many ways […]
