Tech Hosts Veterans Town Hall Wednesday
Tennessee Tech will host a Veterans Affairs Town Hall Wednesday to help veterans understand what benefits they can access. Tennessee Valley Health Care System Public Affairs Specialist Joshua Cox said the town hall will cover healthcare programs and benefit claims. Cox said it is important to keep veterans in the loop as services and benefit […]
University Police Detain Vandal After Altercation
Tennessee Tech Police took someone believed to be a former student into custody after a incident late on Monday night. Police responded to calls reporting vandalism and an activated fire alarm at Bartoo Hall in the middle of the night. The individual who activated the alarm then moved to Crawford Hall, where an altercation took […]
Pickett Forced To Raise Adult Meal Pricing Again
Pickett County Schools are raising the cost of adult meals from $4 to $4.99 due to a USDA mandate. Director of Schools Diane Elder told the school board Monday that the requirement came after the department conducted a two-day audit focused on the district’s nutrition program. Elder said the USDA used an equation that adds […]
Aldermen Approve Randolph Suspension
Many residents packed Monterey City Hall Monday night as Monterey Aldermen voted in favor of the recommendation to suspend Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia announced at the beginning of the meeting that the board would only discuss whether his decision to suspend Randolph without pay was suitable. Monterey Attorney Evan Wright […]
Dekalb’s Driver Sets New Personal Best At State
Dekalb County sophomore Ben Driver set a new personal time at the State Cross Country Championships, the lone Tiger to make it to the state meet. Also a basketball and baseball player, Driver said he did not participate last year due to scheduling concerns, but never lost his passion for running. This season, Driver set […]
Byrdstown Purchases 5.5 Acre Property
Byrdstown Aldermen approved a purchase for a five-and-a-half-acre piece of land located within the town Monday night. Mayor Sam Gibson said the property contains the remains of a burned-down shirt factory, including a large concrete slab the town may be able to reuse. Gibson said the property has good potential to support industrial development within […]
Rotary Selling Mark Twain Park Ornaments
Mark Twain Park featured on this year’s Jamestown Rotary Club Christmas ornament. The Jamestown Rotary Club has done a different Christmas ornament for the last eight years. Jamestown Rotary Club Secretary Kara Brannon said the ornament follows up on improvements the park received from the Rotary Club and several other organizations. “The Rotary Club put […]
New Abuse Discussion Program Launches Tuesday
Crossville’s Peaks of Hope launching a weekly program for women who have experienced sexual abuse. Co-Founder Sue Allen said the Wounded Heart for Women program will allow participants to share about their experiences in order to learn how to move beyond them. Allen said it will be a safe, confidential space where women who have […]
Cold Weather Absent So Far Due To La Nina
The Pacific Ocean is keeping the colder winds of fall away from the Upper Cumberland so far. Nashville National Weather Service Meteorologist Sam Herron said a weather pattern called La Nina continues to influence our weather. Colder water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are affecting the jet stream that comes across the United States. “We […]
White County Moving Forward With Culinary Improvements
White County Schools moving forward with a plan to renovate space and update its culinary arts program. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said they plan to shift the program to have a stronger focus on dietetics and nutrition. Dronebarger said they collaborated with the teachers involved in the program find a solution that would make […]
