Warren Schools Receive 21st Century Program Funding
The Warren County School System will again receive funding to continue the 21st Century after school program in the new school year. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said the program provides afternoon activities for students who may need extra instruction or tutoring after school. Swallows said the program also has a benefit for some district […]
Sentencing For Former Fentress Commissioner Moved
A sentencing hearing for former Fentress County Commissioner Mark Crabtree moved to September Monday. Crabtree resigned as a county commissioner last December after he was indicted on charges of stealing an estimated $22,000. Crabtree has been charged with one count of theft over $10,000, one count of forgery over $10,000, and one count of fraudulent […]
Tech Spirit Days Kickoff Fall Semester For Locals Monday
You might see more purple and gold around Cookeville over the next month as Tech Spirit Days began Monday. Tennessee Tech Director of Marketing Promotions and Events Shanna Muncy said the event brings together the university, local businesses, and the community through special events. Businesses are also asked to display signs showing support for Tech. […]
Appalachian Center For Crafts Founder Honored By Governor
Lewis Snyder, one of the founders of the Appalachian Center for Craft, will be honored by the state with the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards. Snyder is mostly known as a highly skilled potter, teaching visual arts throughout the state. Snyder said receiving the award was a special moment. “It means a lot to me since […]
Putnam Schools Use New Approach Adopting Textbooks
The Putnam County Schools Textbook Committee used a slightly different approach this year when adopting new science textbooks for the school system. Putnam County Schools Instructional Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the committee is starting to look for textbooks that are considered high-quality instructional materials (HQIM). Winningham said the goal of adopting HQIM textbooks is to […]
Keep Energy Costs Low In Summer Heat By Upping Temps
Lowering your energy bill during this extended period of hot temperatures comes down to warming things up inside. Volunteer Energy Vice President of Cooperative and Member Services Jamie Creekmore said summer energy costs are higher because it is harder for HVAC units to cool a home when it is significantly warmer outside. To combat this, […]
Cookeville Celebrates Phase Two Of East 10th Street Completion
Cookeville officials celebrated the completion of phase two of the East 10th Street widening project Monday morning. Phase two widened East 10th Street from Wilson Avenue to Fisk Road. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said that completing phase two is a huge accomplishment. “It was ahead of schedule, it was under budget, and this is going […]
