Tech Students Prepare For Cybersecurity Contest
Students with Tennessee Tech’s Cybersecurity Education, Research, and Outreach Center are preparing to take part in a global competition in January. Cyber Range Engineer Travis Lee said the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition gives students hands-on experience as they conduct offensive security audits on a simulated production environment. Lee said everyone on the team has been […]
Gainesboro Stormwater Master Plan Underway
Gainesboro hopes to have a new stormwater system in place by the end of 2025. Consulting Engineer Zeda Hillis told Aldermen Thursday night work continues with Tennessee Tech on developing a comprehensive master plan using grant funding. Hillis said the University has already sent representatives to survey the land. “We’ve had surveyors up here with […]
Baxter Water Registers Perfect Score On Surprise Audit
The Baxter Water Department tallied a perfect score on a survey performed by the Tennessee Department of Environmental and Conservation. Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes told Aldermen Thursday that TDEC performed a surprise visit December 4 to audit records and perform a sanitary inspection at the water plant. Holmes said he is pleased with the Water […]
King Said System Monitoring Sickness As Semester Opens
Putnam County Schools carefully watching sickness as the spring semester opens Monday. Director of Schools Corby King said the holidays typically produce various illnesses as people come together and congregate. “A lot of sickness in the community right now, so we are concerned,” King said. “People have been gathering over the holidays. We’ll monitor attendance […]
Local Expert: De-Cluttering Good Resolution For Mind
A local organizing expert said de-cluttering is one of the best New Year’s resolutions one can make as it brings more benefits than having a clean space. Local Organizer Beth Ruck said the new year is when most people try to organize their house or workspace. Ruck said many people get disorganized because they are […]
Starting New You Means Setting Appointments
To stay on track with your fitness goals this year, a local expert said focus on your behavior and approach. White County YMCA Fitness and Wellness Director Nina Weston said that everything comes down to you. Weston said that making an appointment with yourself, just as you would with a doctor, will keep you on […]
Overton Jail Roof Repair Set For January Discussion
Bids received for roof repairs at the Overton County Jail, with approval set for later this month. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said that the county’s jail needs the work. Garrett said there have been failures in certain spots, causing leaks. Garrett said that the roof has been repaired multiple times. “That roof is lord […]
Pickett Applying For THDA Home Grant
Pickett County will try to address housing issues as the county set to apply for grant money from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the grant is worth some $750,000 and does not require a match. Bilbrey said the grant would be a big help to county residents. “The state […]
