Livingston GIS Recording Key Information
The early phases of a Livingston GIS Mapping Project continue to progress. Magnolia River Director of GIS Allisyn Hudson said they have created two separate GIS maps for the city’s gas lines and its water and wastewater systems. Hudson said they are currently going out and collecting various kinds of data to be recorded and […]
Overton Mental Health Responder Heads East
Overton County Emergency Medical Service’s Michael Wilson, a 30-year veteran of emergency services, arrived in East Tennessee Tuesday night to help residents deal with the mental health aspects of this week’s flooding. Wilson deployed as part of the Tennessee Disaster Mental Health Strike Team. Executive Member Melissa Taylor said people need to have a safe […]
Rain Improves McMinnville Water Supply
Recent rainfall has been a major boon for McMinnville’s water supply. Water and Wastewater Department Director Ricky Morton the rain brought the dam’s water level back up to the point where water is spilling over. Morton said the water level had been down six to eight inches on the backside of the dam. “We wound […]
Chamber Hosting Candidates Forum Thursday
The candidates for Crossville City Council will get the chance to share their ideas and positions during a Chamber Of Commerce forum Thursday. Crossville Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce President Ethan Hadley said the forum will feature a committee asking questions to candidates about different topics regarding the city. Hadley said the forum is an […]
Tech’s Water Center Celebrates 40 Years
Tennessee Tech’s Water Center will celebrate its 40th anniversary Friday by highlighting its rich history and upcoming plans. The center studies functions of water and the ecology of water. Director Justin Murdock said the event will celebrate the various accomplishments the center has seen over the past four decades. “We’re offering some presentations about our […]
Econ Prof: Dock Strike Could Cause Damage
A Tennessee Tech professor said the new strike against the shipping industry could cause serious damage to the US economy. Professor Steven Isbell said the failure to negotiate a new contract between the union and the shipping industry has led to ports being shut down. Isbell said the closures will create temporary supply shortages and […]
TCAT Livingston Breaks Ground On Expansion
TCAT’s Livingston Campus broke ground Wednesday on a new diesel training center and an administrative building. The two building projects are part of Tennessee’s two-year $1.5 billion investment in TCAT facilities statewide. TCAT Chancellor Flora Tydings said the expansion of the campus will be a benefit to the student’s future. “To the students that will […]
Dekalb Tigers Golfers Heading To State
The Dekalb County girl’s golf team headed to the state tournament for the second year in a row and head coach John Pryor said he is confident in a better result. The Tigers posted regional scores of 71 and 73, with a victory by 26 strokes. Pryor said golfers Emily Anderson, Chloe Boyd and Alison […]
New York City Premiers Play From Cookeville Play Writer
Cookeville Playwright and Producer Laura Holloway saw her new play “The Kitchen” premiere in New York City this week. Holloway said the play premiered “off-off Broadway” which is in theatres that sit roughly around 100 people. Holloway said that her play being premiered in New York City was a great experience. “We’ve got a cast […]
