UC Fentanyl Cases Down In Last Several Months
The Upper Cumberland Region has seen a steady decline in Fentanyl cases over the past several months. UC Recovery Program Director Melissa Hoisington said Putnam County alone has seen a 17 percent decline in fentanyl cases over the last quarter. Other counties in the Upper Cumberland showing similar results. Hoisington said seeing a steady decline […]
Homeschool Actors Learn Teamwork, Joining In New Play
The Cookeville-based Homeschool Drama Society offering community and extracurricular work for homeschoolers in the Upper Cumberland, with a new performance this week. Founder and Director Mev McCurdy said this year’s cast of some 120 kids is the society’s largest ever. McCurdy said participation is a way for kids to get up in front of others […]
JCHS Students Create Community Improvement Plan
Jackson County High School STEM Students put together and presented a community improvement plan to the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. The consists of a community swimming pool and a community garden. Student Emmanuel Stewart said students developed the plan after surveying fellow students, conducting research, and communicating with property owners. Stewart said he and […]
Tennessee Tech Hits Modern Era Record Retention Rate
Tennessee Tech has set a modern era record retention rate of some 80.1 percent of students returning to campus. Tech Vice President for Enrollment and Communication Karen Lykins said improving retention is a campus wide effort. Lykins said student challenges can lead to students leaving the University. “The first year is when students are the […]
Engineering Firm/Consultant Selected For Wilson Property
Cookeville has selected an engineering firm and a consultant for the city’s project to create more parking, green space, and retail space on the old Wilson property. . Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the city met with four different firms and ultimately selected Assa Engineering and Tinkert MA to assist with the project. Wheaton said […]
Monterey’s Lee Jr. Building Golf Tradition Through Community
Monterey Wildcats Boys Golf Coach Ray Lee Jr. said his mission goes beyond competing in meets this season. Lee began his Monterey coaching career teaching the middle school team in 2021. Lee enters his second season coaching the Wildcats golf team. Lee said he plans to build a culture that develops golfers while maintaining pride […]
