LA Alum Giving Back By Groundskeeping
Livingston Academy graduate Josh Scott considers himself a grass snob, one reason he gained so much satisfaction this year as Livingston Academy’s volunteer groundskeeper. Scott has stuck by the program since he graduated in 2009. Last year, he joined Albert Jenkins, Danny Massengille and Mark Ogletree as the grounds crew for LA football. He said […]
Christmas Can Start New Grieving For Loved Ones
It can be tough carrying on after losing a loved one, especially during the holidays. Livingston Regional Hospital Director of Social Work Kelly Tripp said being around family during Christmas can often begin a new layer of grief within a person. Tripp said it is fairly common for people to deal with grief during Christmas […]
Business Program Receives New Desktops
Cookeville High School has purchased new desktop computers for the school’s Business Program. Business Instructor Judy Henry said the program received 26 Dell Desktop computers. Henry said previously her students were using 15-year-old Mac computers which made it a challenge to teach Microsoft Office. “If you talk to any university I mean if they are […]
Overton Schools Need New Maintenance Trucks
The Overton County School Board wants to purchase two trucks for the district. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the trucks would go to the maintenance department and the bus garage to help pick up vehicle parts. Holman said the funding was originally approved during the pandemic but the vehicles were unavailable until now. “No […]
Fentress Non-Profit Aims To Support Homeless
A new non-profit established in Fentress County to help the the local homeless population. The Community House Inc Executive Director Rachelle Kerr said Fentress County has no emergency housing or similar provisions for the homeless. Kerr said the non-profit plans to develop a farm site where homeless people can stay to learn new skills and […]
Pickett Commissioners to Further Discuss PCHS Project
Pickett County Commissioners expected to discuss next steps on Pickett County High School during Monday’s Commission meeting. Pickett County Director of Schools Diane Elder said she hopes the meeting will lay out the first steps for exploring both options, build a new school or renovate the current facility. Elder said the building is old but […]
Cookeville In Final Stages On Cane Creek Facility
The Cookeville Energy Department nearing the final stages of the Cane Creek substation project. Cookeville Energy Department Director Carl Haney said the new facility will feed three of the five power distribution stations the city of Cookeville owns. Haney said the department has the equipment and transformer in place and are currently testing the substation. […]
Celina Considering Sewer Moratorium
The City of Celina considering a proposal that would prevent new connections from being added to the city’s sewer system. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said city working on a project to clean out the wastewater treatment plant. Collins said he expects the project to clean the wastewater treatment plant system will go to bid in […]
Monterey Looking At Vehicle Take Home Policy
Monterey Aldermen conflicted over a proposal to implement a new policy for take-home vehicles. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said the proposal came as the town’s insurance company suggested that they implement a policy. Alderman Larry Bennett said he would like to see a policy with a mile restriction. “I think there will be a limitation […]
Cummins Falls Hosting Christmas At The Falls
Cummins Falls State Park will be sharing the Christmas spirit this Saturday with Christmas at the Falls. Cummins Falls Park Ranger Jordan Fraley said the festive celebration will include crafts, hot chocolate, and candlemaking. Fraley said the event is also designed to encourage the community to experience the park while embracing the season. “It’s about […]
