Putnam Commissioners Will Study Pay Increase For Board
The Putnam County Commissioners will consider a raise for future commissions during the next several months after a vote Monday night. Commissioner David Gentry proposed a $300 raise to a monthly salary of $700 for commissioners. He said it had been 19 years without an increase. “The department heads, they all get generous raises every […]
Tech New Faces Arrive: Grad Students, Freshmen, Facilities
New faces and new places coming to Tennessee Tech’s campus as President Dr. Phil Oldham opens the new semester with department kickoffs Tuesday. Oldham said Tech not only focuses on growing the number of incoming freshmen, but the number of transfers and graduate students. Oldham said there has been more luck with graduates, but attracting […]
Fundraiser Flamingo Flocks Flying Into DeKalb Yards
Flocks of flamingos have descended upon DeKalb County…plastic ones at least….as part of a fundraiser for the Last-Minute Toy Shop. Secretary Denise Page said the flamingos are being moved around people’s yards and to local businesses to help families in need give their children Christmas gifts. Page said the money raised will help the Shop […]
New Putnam Soccer Complex Lights Near September Goal
The lighting project at the Putnam County Soccer Complex is just weeks away from completion, but there is still work to be done. Putnam County Parks and Rec Director Cody Maynard said the bids came in right around budget, and a bid has been awarded for installation of the new poles. Maynard said the pole […]
Plateau Ag Institute Hosting Steak And Potatoes Day
Experts on all things beef, fruit, and vegetable production will be on hand for the Plateau Ag Research and Education Center’s Steak and Potatoes Field Day Thursday. Center Director Walt Hitch said this event will feature speakers on multiple cattle and crop production-related topics. Hitch said producers can benefit from expert insight about increasing profitability […]
Child Support Month Reminds Parents Of DA Help
Child support payments are critical to the children dealing with separation, according to 8th District Attorney Jared Effler. August is Child Support Awareness Month. Effler said child support establishes support for custodial families across the state. Effler said his district is one of many with a child support division, which operate in addition to the […]
Tech Receives Grant For Knee Replacement Research
A Tennessee Tech Professor received a $2.5 million research grant from the National Institute of Health for his work on new knee replacement technology. Associate Professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Dr. Steve Anton said he has developed a self-powered smart knee. Anton said the implant generates the energy needed to power it, which extends […]
Cumberland’s Repasky Seeing Position Battles Continue
Cumberland County Jets football head coach Noah Repasky said he will see some starters emerge quickly as the team prepares for its first game of the season. Receivers and secondary make up most of the position battles for the Jets. The battles also continue at linebacker, safety, and kicker. Repasky said he believes in the […]
Clay County Football Facing Unique Blend of Quickness, Size
The Clay County Bulldogs football team will see some fresh faces in new locations this season. Clay County’s schedule consists of multiple teams at the 2A Division this season. Clay County remained in the Single A District this season. Clay County Head Coach Bruce Lamb said on the surface, those 2A teams could stand out. […]
Livingston’s Sells Entering New Chapter Coaching Girls Soccer
Michael Sells will begin his tenure this season as Livingston Academy girls soccer head coach. Sells takes over the position after coaching for eight seasons. He previously coached at the middle school before becoming an assistant coach for the high school team. Sells said he has seen growth in not only himself, but also the […]
