Cookeville Set For Orientation Thursday Afternoon
Cookeville High School hosting freshman orientation Thursday to allow students and families to get familiar with the school. Principal Karen Trentham said students at the event can get their schedule and student ID, pay their fees, and walk around campus to find their classes. Trentham said there will also be a brief assembly for students […]
Attorney General Elected To Executive Committee
15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson elected by fellow members to the Executive Committee of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference. Lawson has been a prosecutor for 21 years, prosecuting cases of every type of offense criminalized within the state. Lawson said he was honored to be elected to the committee. “On the executive […]
Clay Voting Precincts Receive Upgrades
The Clay County Elections Commission has upgraded several voting precincts to improve accessibility and comfort for voters on election day. Clay County Elections Commission Administrator Monica Davis said the improvements at Butler’s Landing consisted of a new sidewalk for wheelchair access, an extended porch to protect voters from weather, a cement pad for porta-potties, and […]
Foster Hall Demolition Completed, Cleanup Next
Tennessee Tech’s Foster Hall has been demolished, leaving just a pile of rubble. Capital Projects and Planning Director Jim Cobb said workers are now sorting through the remains of the building for recyclable materials and various metals. Cobb said the main demolition and clean up work should be done within the next two weeks. “The […]
Algood To Consider 85K Expansion To US Foods
The Algood Planning Commission will consider an 85,000 square foot expansion to the Institutional Wholesale Company main office Thursday. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the final site plan submitted by IWC’s new parent company, US Foods, and will be up for first study at the commission meeting. Lee said the plan complies with Algood’s […]
Business Rewarding Kids Reciting The Pledge
A Cookeville business wanted to recognize young people who understand the importance of patriotism. Ralph’s Donut Shop rewarding kids 13 years or younger with a free donut if they can recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Business Owner John MacDonald said he started the event after he saw a business in Indiana do a similar type […]
Local Democrats Not Surprised By Biden Move
Upper Cumberland Democratic leaders said they are not surprised by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 Presidential race. Cumberland County Democratic Chair Ann Quillen said the party has reacted quickly to rally behind Kalama Harris in the hours since Sunday’s announcement. Quillen said there had been growing concerns about the Biden’s […]
Junior Cheer Clinic Hosted By Jackson Team
Jackson County Cheer team hosted a three-day junior cheer clinic for kids K-5 this week to help raise money for the program. With 28 kids participating, this marks the largest turnout in the clinics three-year history. Head coach Leslie Letterman said the clinic is a great way for her team to give back and connect […]
