Cumberland Forming New Committee On Middle Schools
The Cumberland County Board of Education established a new committee Thursday to explore the idea of adding middle schools to the school system School Board Member Shannon Stout said she would like the committee to determine the availability and the suitability of the schools for middle school activities. She said the board would also need […]
Jackson Opening First Storybook Trail This Saturday
Jackson County kids will have a new and fun way to read and exercise, as the Jackson County Imagination Library opens a new storybook trail Saturday The trail is now the first quarter mile of the Periwinkle Hiking Trail off of Granville Highway. The trail consists of 17 signs that tell a story to children. […]
Tech Interested In 15th Street Building, Moving Operations
Tennessee Tech will begin negotiations for the possible purchase of a 15th Street property to house its operations and facilities management. The Board of Trustees agreed Thursday to a change in the University’s Master Plan, to begin the process. Operations and facilities currently reside on Willow Avenue. President Phil Oldham said the change would free […]
McMinnville Hosting Tree City Marching Festival Saturday
High school marching bands across the Upper Cumberland will travel to McMinnville Saturday to participate in the annual Tree City Marching Festival. Warren County High School Band Director Duane Farnham said the marching band competition was created ten years ago. Farnham said he started the event so local marching bands would not have to travel […]
Corps Of Engineers Addressing Cordell Hull Rock Bluff
The Army Corp of Engineers will be closing the Right Bank Tailwater Recreation Area at Cordell Hull Dam to stabilize the rock bluff in the area. Corps of Engineers Project Manager Stephen Logan said the project is designed to reduce the falling debris, such as rocks and tree branches. Logan said that the project was […]
Putnam Election Administrator Retiring, New One Appointed
Putnam County Administrator of Elections Michele Honeycutt will retire in November. Honeycutt has been the administrator of elections for over five years. Honeycutt said she has worked in the elections office for a long time and felt that it was time to retire. “I feel like it’s just time to go, I’m getting older, and […]
NAACP Kicks Off 3-Day State Convention In Cookeville
The NAACP kicked off its 2025 state convention in Cookeville Thursday. NAACP Tennessee Branch President and Director Gloria J. Sweet-Love said, for 116 years, the NAACP has stood as a defender for civil rights, a proponent of social justice, and an advocate for equality and meaningful advancement in all aspects of life. Sweet-Love said it […]
Tech Trustees Change Leadership, End Date Set For Tucker
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees approved new leadership Thursday with Rhedona Rose taking over as new Trustees Chair. Rose will serve two years through June, 2027, replacing outgoing chair Trudy Harper. But Trustee Barry Wilmore said he believed longer-term leadership would benefit the University. “I’m curious if two years seems short for the role […]
