Board Takes Next Step In Overton Elementary Expansions
Overton County School Board approved topographic survey work Tuesday night as the next step in expanding the elementary schools in Allons and Hilham. The board approved topographic survey proposals totaling around $28,000. Architect Brian Templeton said the surveys will take about sixty days to complete. The two additions, along with Rickman upgrades, should start next […]
Celina Considering New Accounting Software
Celina looking to upgrade the city to a new accounting software. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the system, made by Southern Software, would cost the city $24,940. Collins said the city would receive a 20 percent discount if the contract is signed by December 21st. Collins said switching to the software would be a major […]
Byrdstown Replaces Clark Mountain Pump
Byrdstown water officials replaced a water pump at the Clark Mountain pump station after problems with the previous pump. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the water pump went out on the morning of December 1. Gibson said the town was made aware of the issue after several complaints were made about low water pressure in […]
Exam Week Bringing New Forms Of Studying
It is finals week at Tennessee Tech and Interim Assistant Provost Julie Baker said the way students are studying today is much different than the old cram session. Baker said there are still some similarities as professors are still offering studying sessions to students but the big change over the past few years in studying […]
Key: Senate Bill Protect CRMC, Employees
A new bill would allow hospitals like Cookeville Regional Medical Center more freedom when hiring certain specialists. Cookeville Regional CEO Buffy Key said most hospitals in the state have to use third-party companies to hire emergency room physicians, radiologists, anesthesiologists, and pathologists. Key said the senate bill would remove that requirement so hospitals have the […]
White County Schools Advocating Integrated Math
White County Schools advocating to increase the use of an integrated math curriculum at the high school level across the state. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said most districts use the AGA model where Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II are three separate courses. Dronebarger said the district has been resisting the state’s efforts to […]
Public Comment Moved Back At Commission Meeting
Overton County will again take public comments at the end of commission meetings. County Executive Steven Barlow said the change was made after multiple commissioners shared concerns about bullying and intimidation when public comments come directly before a vote. Barlow said citizens should review meeting agendas and take any questions to their commissioner, his office, […]
Stone Memorial Enters 3D With New Grant
Stone Memorial High School will purchase virtual and augmented reality headsets for its STEM program with a grant from TVA. Cumberland Schools STEAM and Computer Science Coordinator Thomas Fuhrman said the headsets will work with the program SolidWorks, which students frequently use to make prototypes via 3D imaging. Fuhrman said the headsets will allow students […]
