River Begins Construction On $3.4 Million Expansion Project
The River Community Church has begun construction on a $3.4 million expansion project to expand its services offerings. Executive Pastor TJ Overstreet said the expansion consists of a two-story building with 24,000 square feet of space. Overstreet said the space will be used for educational purposes for kids and teenagers throughout the week. “There will […]
Van Buren Chamber Holding Community Connect Meeting
The Van Buren-Spencer Chamber of Commerce will conduct its first Community Connect Meeting Thursday night. Chamber President Mika Davis said the idea was brought up by the American Legion’s Hansel Moore as a way n to better connect local businesses and community members. Davis said the she believes the Chamber can grow from the connection. […]
Tech Students’ AI Based YourTour App To Launch In August
A team of Tennessee Tech computer science students are working on an AI-based navigation app to help visitors explore the region. Recent Tech Graduate Wes Talley said YourTour is designed to help travelers discover unknown attractions on the way to a final destination. Talley said users can list their interests while signing up for the […]
Allergist: Food Allergies Are More Common, Many Genetic
A Cookeville allergist said food allergies are increasingly common across the country. Dr. William Travis Cain said food allergies happen when the immune system negatively reacts to certain foods, causing a reaction. Cain said food allergies are becoming more common in both kids and adults due to factors like increased screenings, a cleaner society, and […]
Tech Retention & Graduation Rate Highlighted By State
Tennessee’s just released 2025 Higher Education Fact Book highlighted Tennessee Tech’s improved freshmen retention rates and four-year graduation rates. Tech has the highest freshmen retention rate among all locally-governed institutions and also has the highest four-year graduation rate among the state’s LGIs. News and Publications Director Jonathan Frank said the university has set an initiative […]
Hwy 111 To Close Monday To Remove Railroad Crossing
White County will be closing all lanes on a portion of Highway 111 Monday to remove the railroad crossing across the road. Highway 111 will be closed from Fred Hill Road to McMinnville Highway. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the railroad crossing has become a problem. “We don’t know really, we think there […]
Trevethan Determined To Play Senior Year for Brother
Monterey Lady Wildcat Haylee Trevethan is preparing for her senior year of girls basketball.
