Jackson School Board Adopts Student Member Policy
The Jackson County School Board has adopted a new policy allowing a student to join the board when school resumes next month. The addition comes after a legislative directive in this year’s session. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the student member must be a junior or senior in good academic standing. “It’s just one […]
Cumberland Negotiating Move For Disabilities Program
The Cumberland County School Board will negotiate a lease agreement to move the Baby Birds Learning Center Program to Cumberland County High School. The program serves students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Crossroads Academy had expressed concerns about cleaning procedures and scheduling in the current building. Director of Schools Rebecca Farley said the program has […]
UCHRA Go Routes See Increased Use After Removing Fare
Go Route Buses across the Upper Cumberland have seen ridership increase some 66 percent over the last year. UCHRA Public Transportation Director Holly Montooth said much of the increase came after the agency eliminated fares. All told, UCHRA has made some 327,000 trips in the last year transporting residents. “Any place within the cities that […]
CRMC Renews Surgery Scheduling Program With Concerns
Cookeville Regional will continue with the hospital’s current surgery scheduling program, at least for now. Finance Committee Chair Danny Rader said he has concerns about making the estimated $400,000 commitment to renew the program’s subscription. “It’s my understanding from listening to some of the surgeons who are on the board that the system being used […]
Need For Additional Revenue Extends Beyond White County
County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the need for additional revenue in county government extends beyond White County. Robinson met Thursday with East Tennessee leaders in the County Officials Association. Robinson said property taxes are the only avenue that counties have free rein over to generate revenue. Robinson said finding new avenues to create revenue […]
Late July Meteor Time, Local State Parks Offer Good View
Do not go to bed early over the next couple of nights, as late July offers some of the best time to see meteors in the night sky. Meteors are small space rocks burning up as they enter Earth’s atmosphere. Tennessee Tech Physics and Astronomy Professor Steve Robinson said the conditions for the next couple […]
State Parks Celebrate National Moth Week, Moths Common
Tennessee State Parks across our region are bringing attention to the insects of the nights, celebrating National Moth Week. Area Interpretive Ranger Holly Taylor said moths are incredibly diverse, as there are over 1,600 species of moths. Taylor said moths are often times not noticed because of their nocturnal nature. Taylor said moths are known […]
Scoop For Sign Day Saturday, Proceeds To Preserve Icon
Cookeville CityScape hosts its second annual Scoop For The Sign Day Saturday to help raise funds to preserve the iconic Cream City Sign. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said the sign has existed for 75 years and has become a beacon of Cookeville. Kefauver said some of the lights in the sign currently do not […]
Jackson Schools Phone Policy Unchanged After New Law
No changes to the Jackson County School System’s mobile device policy after the School Board reviewed the policy Thursday night. New Tennessee law prohibits students from using cell phones during instructional time. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said although some districts have decided to adopt a locking phone case with their policies, it was not […]
CRMC Annual Survey Shows Employee Engagement Improved
The Cookeville Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees saw improved scores on its 2025 employee engagement survey Thursday. An estimated 1,577 responses received with an overall score 3.91 out of 5. In years past, CRMC had been stuck at a 3.7 score. But CEO Buffy Key said focusing on employees led to improved scores for […]
