Cold Weather Shelter Searching For New Location
Cookeville Community Cares is searching for a new location to host its cold weather shelter after its partnership ended with the Cookeville Rescue Mission. Recovery Kitchen Co-Founder Justin Veals said the winter shelter housed people next to the rescue mission’s men’s shelter until it had to leave a couple weeks ago. Veals said the partnership […]
Dietitian: Watch Diet, Portion Sizes Through Holidays
Anyone looking to avoid gaining weight around Christmas should prepare to be making smart decisions with their diet. Registered Dietitian Bethany Petty said people should focus on dishes that are mostly made of fruits and vegetables with some proteins added. Petty said one of the most important ways to prevent a lot of weight gain […]
Therapist: Put Kids First Priority For Divorced Parents
A local therapist said the most important thing for divorced parents to remember this holiday week, make the children the priority. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Erin Kelly said individuals often experience negative emotions toward their ex-partner during the holidays. Kelly said that the flexibility and understanding of yourself is essential in navigating these difficulties. […]
Highland Rim Nearing Completion Of Building
Highland Rim Academy nearing completion of the school’s new building on Cookeville’s English Drive. Highland Rim Academy Director of Advancement Casey Overstreet said the building receiving finishing touches, with the completion date expected within the next few weeks. Overstreet said the entire Highland Rim family is looking forward to the completion. “I know it’s been […]
White County Honors Retiring Judge
General Sessions Judge Sam Benningfield stepping down after 24 years of service to the county. Benningfield said he heard cases for misdemeanor criminals, felony arraignments, and civil lawsuits up to $25,000. Benningfield said the greatest challenge that a judge has to adhere to is being reliable in their rulings. “In like circumstances, you should have […]
Spencer Needs More Money For Sidewalk Work
Spencer needs additional money to pay for the estimated $536,000 Sidewalk Project around the schools. Aldermen approved the bid with the contingency that the city could find additional funding for the project. Engineering Consultant Zeida Hillis said that though the project only received one bid, if the city wanted to follow through with the project, […]
Jackson Director Pleased With Letter Grades
Jackson County Director Of Schools Jason Hardy said he is pleased with the consistency seen across the system, in last week’s State Education Report Card. Jackson Schools earned two As for its elementary schools, a B for the high school, and a C for the middle school. Hardy said the news even better, considering that […]
Clay Approves Bid For CTE Building
The Clay County Board of Education is moving forward on the High School CTE building after approving an estimated $825,000 bid. Clay County Board of Education Chairman Benji Bailey said he was grateful the board received three competitive bids on the project. Bailey said the awarded bid was not the lowest. “Due to the fact […]
Sparta Searching For Water, Sewer Plant Operators
Sparta currently taking applications for two operator positions at the city’s water and sewer plants. Mayor Jerry Lowery said both positions opened after employees resigned to work for other municipalities. Lowery said the city would prefer to hire someone with the proper certifications but the city can pay for that training if necessary. “It happens […]
DeKalb Shelter Honoring Hometown Heroes
The DeKalb County Animal Shelter honoring its emergency responders this year with its 2025 Hometown Heroes Calendar fundraiser. Animal Shelter Director McKenna Frazier said the calendar features local police officers, firefighters, school resource officers, military veterans, doctors, and nurses posing with adoptable pets. Frazier said the calendars have been a great way to honor hometown […]
