Leadership Overton Looking For Next Set Of Leaders
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce is accepting new applicants for its Leadership Overton Program. Chamber President Zach Stephens said the program is designed to develop leadership skills for existing and upcoming leaders. Stephens said participants often realize they are not as connected to the community as they thought. “I think that one of the […]
US News Ranked Tech Again As Top National University
Tennessee Tech recognized again as one of the best national universities by U.S. News & World Report. The honor marks 11 years in a row that Tennessee Tech made the rankings. The university climbed 31 spots from last year’s rankings, the largest year-to-year gain across all private and public schools in the state. Tennessee Tech […]
Food To The Rescue Peanut Butter Collection Underway
Food to the Rescue’s annual Spread the Love Campaign now accepting peanut butter donations for student food boxes. Family Outreach Coordinator Robin Twitty said every food box they distribute includes a 16-ounce jar of peanut butter. Twitty said the organization collects peanut butter every September with the goal of building a year’s supply. “We try […]
DeKalb Appraising Smithville Property, Considering Selling Others
The DeKalb County Commission will move forward on appraising a property located behind the Smithville Police Department. Commissioner Tom Chandler said the commission considered selling the property as the county has selected a different location to build a new jail. Chandler said he is not in favor of selling the property but does believe it […]
TCAT UC Graduate Selected As Student Regents Rep
Governor Bill Lee has selected former TCAT Upper Cumberland Student Makena Davis to serve as the student representative on the Tennessee Board of Regents. Davis recently graduated from TCAT after completing the cosmetology program. Davis said she serves as a voting member on the board and represents the interests of students across all institutions. “I […]
Comptroller Upset With Monterey Budget, Action Needed
Monterey officials have received a letter from the Comptroller’s office regarding an estimated $1 million shortfall in the town’s water and sewer budget. Monterey Water and Sewer Committee Chairman Bill Wiggins said the town is not surprised by the letter, as the shortfall happened after Perdue left town. Wiggins said the letter states that the […]
Some Council Members Said Now Is Time For Service
Crossville City Council members who voted for a new ambulance service said they believe now is the right time to start such a service. Council Member Mark Fox said an ambulance service is the only essential service the city currently does not provide. Fox said he believes the city needs its own service due to […]
Livingston’s Goolsby Bouncing Back From Early Injury
Livingston Wildcats football player Drew Goolsby returned from injury early to make his presence felt. Goolsby suffered a lower leg injury during preseason. After the diagnosis, Goolsby watched from the sidelines as his teammates opened the season without him. Goolsby spent weeks visiting the doctor and rehabbing daily, determined to get back. “It was really […]
