Hughes Proud Of Player-Led Turnaround
The Monterey Wildcats face off against Smith County this Friday, a battle of two teams fighting for playoff positioning. Following a three game skid midway through the season, the Wildcats have won four straight games. Head coach Scott Hughes said it took some soul searching from his players for this turn around to take place. […]
Tech Parking Issues Still Plaguing 8th Street
Cookeville’s 8th Street still at the heart of parking issues caused by Tennessee Tech students parking illegally. 8th Street Resident Kris Ballinger said the city had police patrol the streets when the fall semester started and that momentarily helped the issue. Ballinger said the police have stopped monitoring the street as much and the parking […]
Counseling Services Increased For Upperman Students
Upperman High School is offering extra counseling services for students struggling with the death of senior Cameron Kelly. Kelly passed away Tuesday in an automobile accident. Principal Justin Campbell said they are bringing in counselors from throughout the district assist grieving students. Campbell said their main focus is to help students find the tools they […]
Cookeville Forms Committee For Christmas Parade
The City of Cookeville has formed a parade committee to plan this year’s Christmas parade which is set for December 14th. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said members of leisure services, public works, the fire and police departments, will join community members to put the parade together. Wheaton said the city is planning the parade so […]
Jackson Bids In For Ambulance Remounting
The Jackson County Emergency Service has received the bids it needs to move forward with remounting its oldest ambulance. Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said that of the two bids they got one came in significantly lower at $180,000. Woolbright said remounting is a normal part of ambulance maintenance that has to be done as […]
Pickett Chamber Gets $14K For Historic Cabin
The Byrdstown-Pickett Chamber of Commerce received $14,000 from the Tennessee State Museum to finish working on its historic cabin project. Executive Director Bill Robbins said the money will pay to add electricity, an HVAC system, and a camera security system to the cabin. Robbins said the cabin will be ready to open as a local […]
McMinnville To Start Collecting Used Oil
New state grant money will help McMinnville’ Public Works Department store and reuse oil. Stormwater Manager Lyndon Bussell (Buh-sill) said they will be getting a large heater for their facility that will run on used oil from the public. Bussell said the system will be convenient for citizens while saving his department money on energy. […]
Tech Students Restyle Dorm Rooms For Project
Some Tennessee Tech dorm rooms in New Hall North and Pinkerton Hall have a new look thanks to the university’s Interior Design students. Associate Professor of Merchandising and Design Hannah Upole and Lecturer of Architecture and Interior Design Aerick Gunnels tasked their students with restyling showrooms in both dorms. Gunnels said the assignment is one […]
Van Buren Widening Brock Lane
Van Buren County will widen Brock Lane off of Cane Creek-Cummingsville Road so cars can safely pass by one another. Commissioner Michael Chandler said he spoke with the residents on that road and they are in favor of the change. Commissioner Michael Woodlee said they have enough easement to expand the road without needing permission […]
Monterey Takes Action On Louis Ave Subdivision
Monterey Aldermen approved filing a cease and desist order against the developer of the Louis Avenue Subdivision Wednesday night. The action came at a special-called meeting after the town discovered the subdivision has a six-inch connection to the city’s sewer system without receiving approval from the town or TDEC. Monterey Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said […]
