Tech’s Mick & Daughter Write Kids Book About Condition
Tennessee Tech’s Dr. Christina Mick and her daughter Kayla have authored a children’s book about Auditory Processing Disorder. Those with Auditory Processing Disorder can hear sound, but struggle to discern what is being said. Mick said “Meg and the Magic of Movement” was inspired by Kayla’s early challenges with the condition. “[Kayla] had to wear […]
Overton Chamber Applies For Entrepreneurship Grant
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce has applied for a Three-Star Grant to boost entrepreneurship and workforce development. Chamber President and CEO Zach Stephens said the grant is worth up to $250,000. Stephens said in the past, entrepreneurship has not been a high priority for the Chamber. He said the need for growth in that […]
Jackson Schools TCAP Scores Continue Positive Trends
The Jackson County School System continues to trend up, as TCAP proficiency scores improved again last school year. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said there was a three percent jump in English/Language Arts, two percent each in Math and Social Studies, and a seven percent jump in Science. Hardy said, at first glance, the district […]
Sparta Taking Good Step; No Sewer Overflow After Rains
Sparta’s sewer system showing improvements as all the recent rainfall has not caused any sewer overflows. TDEC imposed a sewer moratorium on the city in 2022, because of numerous overflow issues. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said weathering the recent storms with no issues….a major accomplishment. “It’s a big thing for us because, you […]
Cookeville’s Lockry Taking Football Physicality to Lacrosse
Cookeville Cavaliers lacrosse player Isaac Lockry has seen change throughout his time in high school.
CRMC Experiences A Network Security Incident
Cookeville Regional Medical Center has experienced a network security incident where an unauthorized party gained access to its network. Marketing and Communications Director Hannah Davis said the incident originated outside of the United States. The time the incident took place is unknown. Davis said the incident has impacted CRMC. “The internet is currently down to […]
Byrdstown Man Faces 1st Degree Murder Charge in Pickett County Shooting
A Pickett County man has been charged with first-degree murder in the Sunday night shooting of his wife. 71-year-old Johnny Foutch was charged after law enforcement came to the home on Eagle Crest Drive to perform a welfare check. Upon arrival, Pickett County Deputies heard a gunshot. Deputies found 72-year-old Theresa Foutch inside the home […]
Cookeville Installing Four-Way Stop At Freeze & Jefferson
Cookeville began work on Monday to install a four-way stop at the intersection of Freeze Street and Jefferson Avenue. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city has been working on the streetscape project near the intersection and has noticed an issue of cars trying to pull out from Freeze Street. Elrod said the […]
Cumberland Fire Showing Off Renovations At Open Houses
The Cumberland County Fire Department is showing off recent renovations at the Tansi and Mayland Fire Stations at open houses this summer. Fire Chief Trevor Kerley said this it the first remodel at Tansi Fire Station since it opened in 1986. He said the EMS and Tansi Security used to occupy the building with the […]
