School Leaders Preparing Plans For Doyle Expansion
White County Schools taking steps toward a $2 million expansion at Doyle Elementary School, adding seven classrooms. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger told the School Board Thursday night enrollment has grown steadily at Doyle and the facility simply has run out of space. The expansion would take place on the front of the current building. […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve Flocculator For Water Plant
Sparta Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of a flocculator for the water treatment plant Thursday night. The device promotes the clumping together of small particles into larger ones, allowing for easier removal from the water. The purchase price set at $94,500. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the device will help with improvements at the water […]
Free Health Clinic Coming To Cookeville High Saturday
Remote Area Medical’s free pop-up clinic offering care Saturday and Sunday at Cookeville High School.
Comptroller Finds No Major Issues In Warren Audit
The State Comptrollers Office found five issues with Warren County’s year-end audit, in a report this week. Four of the findings came in the Finance Director’s office. The county did not properly reconcile some general ledger payroll liability accounts. The office did not solicit competitive bids on some purchases. Issues with time records found for […]
Upperman Bees Boys Basketball Advance to State Semifinals
The Upperman Bees boys basketball team defeated Hume-Fogg 54-40 in the state quarterfinals Thursday morning.
Jackson County Boys Advance to First Ever State Semifinal
The Jackson County Blue Devils boys basketball team defeated Jackson Central-Merry 66-56 in the Class 2A state quarterfinal Wednesday night.
Simmons Nominated To Lead Van Buren County Schools
The Van Buren County School Board voted Wednesday night to begin negotiations with Katina Simmons to serve as School System Director. The board asked Chair Tim Hodges to begin work on a two-year agreement. Simmons currently serves as Principal of Van Buren County High School. She has been serving as interim director over the last […]
