Pets Risk Sickness In Extended Cold Snap
Our current cold snap can pose unexpected dangers to your pets, veterinarians urging owners to take extra precautions. Copeland Veterinary Hospital’s Kristen Gunnels said excessive time outdoors can lead to breathing issues and in severe cases, hypothermia. She also said that the ice your pet licks off the ground contains harmful chemicals, including salt. She […]
Oasis River Church Expands Into Baxter
A new worship facility coming to Baxter, as the Oasis River Church begins services in early spring. Lead Pastor Randy Roper said there is room for another church to engage in ministry work and spread good news. Roper said the official launch of the new church will take place in late March or early April […]
Copeland Said He Considered State Position For Awhile
Van Buren County Director of Schools Jared Copeland said he will start his position with the Tennessee Department of Education February 10. Copeland said he and the Department of Education had been in talks about the position before being offered. Copeland said he will be serving as the District Technology Engagement Manager. “Essentially I will […]
Gainesboro Searching For New Fuel Tank
Gainesboro beginning the process of finding a replacement for the town’s two hundred-gallon fuel tank at the Main Lift Station. Wastewater Supervisor Chad Scott said the role of the lift station is critical to the Gainesboro wastewater management system. Scott said the lift station pumps sewage from various parts of the town to the main […]
Snow Brings Back Classic Southern Treat
Friday’s snow gives residents across the Upper Cumberland the chance to make snow cream, a classic southern treat. Former Overton UT Extension Agent Robbie Melton said you need about a gallon of clean snow, a cup of sugar, a tablespoon of vanilla, and two cups of any kind of milk. Melton said all you need […]
School Board Removes Chair Pro Tem Policy
The White County Board of Education approved a policy amendment Thursday removing the requirement that the board to elect a chair pro tem. Board Member Jayson McDonald said the chair pro tem would run meetings if the chair and vice chair are absent but the policy is unnecessary. McDonald said in that situation the board […]
Clay Schools Opposing Education Freedom Act
Clay County Schools approved a resolution Thursday night to oppose Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Act. The voucher system would publicly fund some 20,000 students to attend private and charter schools. Chairman Benji Bailey said the resolution was proposed by State Representative Kelly Keisling to help fight against the bill. “Kelly wanted our thoughts and […]
Carter’s Total Legacy Mixed, Remembered As Outsider
A Tennessee Tech Political Scientist said Jimmy Carter’s legacy as a political outsider will be a prominent part of his legacy. Carter buried in Plains, Georgia Thursday after a state funeral in Washington. Political Science Department Chair Lori Maxwell said Carter’s platform ran into issues, in part, because of his dislike of the Washington ways. […]
Decks, Patios, Steps A Danger In Icy Conditions
Watch your step as decks, patios and steps can be an icy danger to your body. Putnam County EMS Chief Tommy Copeland said the season increases the volume of calls. He said the department responds to several calls each day related to falls. Copeland said that ice and snow simply make that worse. “I think […]
Design Contract Underway For Wind Tunnel
Tennessee Tech finalizing a contract to begin the design phase for the university’s new wind tunnel. Chief Government Affairs Officer Terry Saltsman said design work is expected to take most of this winter, focused on the foundation needed for the facility. Construction could begin this spring and pieces of the wind tunnel should arrive from […]
