Trainers, Student Athletes Take Precautions With Heat
High school athletic teams ramping up practices for the start of the season, but teams are taking extra precautions in beating the heat. White County Athletic Trainer Brent Ryan said his team makes sure athletes stay hydrated, fed, and rested before coming to practice. Ryan said teams at White County have had to adjust training […]
Collins Named New Overton Ag Extension Consumer Agent
The Overton County Ag Extension Office has hired Amy Collins to be the new Family and Consumer Sciences agent. Collins recently obtained a masters degree in community health and nutrition, focused on helping rural communities. Collins said the appeal of the job came from her passion for food and community, as well as previous experience. […]
Overton Schools Keeping Phones Off And Out Of Sight
The Overton County School Board will begin the school year with a new mobile device policy, staying in alignment with new Tennessee law. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said under the new policy, students will not be allowed to have cell phones on or out during the day. Dillon said headphones and smart watches will […]
Warren Students Start School Friday, Swallows Casts Vision
Anticipation and excitement are building for the Warren County School System, as students return to school Friday. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said he is excited about the hope of the new year. Swallows said last year, students had to adjust to a lot of changes especially with the cell phone policy. This year, Swalliows […]
New Law Aims To Protect Consumers With Device Contracts
A new Tennessee law aims to protect consumers when cancelling service contracts for cable, internet, or phone plans. State Representative Michael Hale of Smithville created the bill. Hale said if a customer ends service in the first 15 days of the month, that would be the only month for which they can be charged. “There […]
School Zone Speeding, Distractions Common Mistakes
With the start of the school year, Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said it is important to emphasize safe driving through school zones. Smith said during the first week of school, kids are usually excited to meet new friends and teachers. That can mean they are not paying attention. Smith said one of the most […]
Cumberland Schools Adding ParentSquare App For Communication
The Cumberland County School System will use the ParentSquare App to more efficiently communicate with parents and families. Director of Technology Elbert Farley said the district tried other software, but ParentSquare is a better fit for the system’s needs. Farley said the app’s digital communication will make sure parents get important messages from the schools. […]
Clay Advances On Recreation Master Plan, Town Hall Next
Clay County developing an outdoor recreation master plan to help create more opportunities across the county for residents. The county began forming the master plan after receiving a $20,000 grant from the Department of Health. UCDD Community Development Planner Megan Reagan said the county recently completed a survey where county residents provided feedback on what […]
Chasteen-Dunn And Rose Appointed To Tech Board Of Trustees
Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally appointed two new members to Tennessee Tech University’s Board of Trustees Thursday. Teresa Chasteen-Dunn serves as President and CEO of WIN Learning. Former Tennessee Farm Bureau Chief Administrative Officer Rhedona Rose reappointed to the board. McNally said he appointed Chasteen-Dunn because her experience as an educator and success as a CEO […]
Law Enforcement Searching For Missing Jackson Man
The Gainesboro Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a Jackson County man who has gone missing. 59-year-old James Fouts first reported missing from the area of Spruce Drive and Baugh Hollow Lane early Thursday. Gainesboro Police Chief Michael Smith said that Fouts was last seen Wednesday night. Fouts has brown/grayish […]
