Counselor: Routine, Attitude Key To School Return
With the new school year about to begin, positivity and routine are the best ways for parents to get children ready to return to class. Cookeville High School Counseling Department Head Julie Smith said students can struggle during the first weeks of school as they readjust to the structure and responsibility they have not had […]
Hardy: Teacher Carry Law Very Early
Although the law permitting it has been passed, do not expect many teachers to begin carrying concealed handguns in schools this year. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said he does not know of any school districts looking to institute the practice for the upcoming school year. Hardy said teachers interested would need to […]
Sparta Upgrading Electric Poles, Removing Wire
Sparta preparing two separate projects to improve the infrastructure of the city’s electric utilities. Electric Utility Manager Belva Bess said they are switching seven of their most critical utility poles throughout the city from wooden to metal poles for improved durability. Bess said there will be short local outages around the poles while they are […]
Snider Set As Tech’s New Dean Of Arts & Sciences
Darin Snider said he sees a lot of potential in Tennessee Tech. Snider chose the university, accepting the position as new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Snider said he is very familiar with the responsibilities of a dean but he is working to get familiar with the people and procedures that are […]
UC Airport Assessing Wildlife Around Facility
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport in the midst of a wildlife assessment in order to improve security measures. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the assessment is happening thanks to a grant from the USDA to study the different wildlife in the area and how they impact the airport. Selby said wildlife is one of the […]
Angling Duo Represent DeKalb At National Event
DeKalb County High School seniors Wesley Kent and Mason Taylor will head to Dayton this week to compete in the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship. The angling duo punched their ticket to the tournament by competing in tournaments across the state and eventually earned the 10th ranking in Tennessee. DeKalb County High School’s […]
