Overton Plans Search, Contract For New Director Of Schools
The Overton County School Board began the search for a new Director Of Schools during a special-called meeting Thursday. The search comes after the board failed to approve a two-year contract with Director of Schools Donnie Holman earlier this month. The board agreed to change a contract clause to automatically enter a probation period if […]
Cookeville Police, Tech Partner To Offer Student Course
Tennessee Tech has partnered with the Cookeville Police Department to offer a course called the “Service Learning in Community with Cookeville Police Department.” Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said the course started in 2021 after former Police Chief Randy Evans had a conversation with a student who was concerned about the treatment of minorities by […]
Van Buren Approves To Upgrade High School Sound System
The Van Buren County School Board has approved upgrading the Van Buren County High School sound system. Several board members complained that the current sound system was in poor condition and often had issues for events like graduation. Career and Technical Education Director Jamie Lowery said the sound system will come with six new speakers, […]
Jackson County Veterans Hall Hoping For New Location
Officials with the Jackson County Veterans Hall are in the early stages of planning for a new building to house the museum. Director Glenn Jones said the Veterans Hall has been in the lower level of the county archives building for nearly twenty years. Jones said, like most museums, more space is needed. Jones said […]
Scott’s Gulf Expected To Make Immediate Economic Impact
Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brent Young said the build out of Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park will have a positive economic impact. The park officially opened as the state’s 60th park last week. Young said he believes Scott’s Gulf will bring visitors from all over the country. “I think it’s gonna involve […]
Farris: Unknown Contents Make Vapes Dangerous
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said a series of recent overdose scares among high school students shows the the biggest danger with vapes is the unknown contents within them. Farris said most vapes are made in unknown factories, primarily in China. That’s why, Farris said, what looks to be just a regular convenience store vape […]
Clouse: Crossville Budget In Good Shape, Second Reading Next
Crossville Finance Director Nathan Clouse said Crossville’s upcoming fiscal year budget is in good shape. Clouse said the city is projecting revenue to sit around an estimated $34.6 million, while expenditures will slightly increase. Clouse said all of the city’s funds are showing a surplus and has put Crossville in a good spot. “I sat […]
Warren County’s Swallows Named to TSSAA Committee
Warren County junior Brady Swallows has been named one of the first students on TSSAA’s student advisory committee.
Cookeville Boys Tennis Concludes Season in State Semifinals
The Cookeville Cavaliers boys tennis team finished their season in the state semifinals Tuesday afternoon.
School Board Approves Roof Repairs At Elementary, High School
The Van Buren County School Board Wednesday night approved roof repairs at Van Buren County High School and Spencer Elementary. Both roofs have multiple leaks. School Board Member Benjamin Grissom asked why, saying the roofs have too many issues for such a fairly new roof. Director of Schools Katina Simmons said a contractor suggested the […]
