Clay Schools TISA Scores Below State Requirements
The Clay County Schools TISA Accountability report revealed state testing scores did not make expected progress toward academic goals this fiscal year. The report showed grades three through eight under performed on the spring Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program, as results fell below state requirements. According to the report, there has been a decline in third […]
New Cookeville Electrical Equipment Approved For Spring
Cookeville will move forward with electrical upgrades needed at City Hall this spring, after approving the purchase of new switch gear. The City Council approved changes to the project, as preliminary discussions predicted three days of no power for city hall. City Manager James Mills said he now expects the new project plan to take […]
Disability Employment Expands, White Collar Work Available
Employment opportunities for people with disabilities have shifted toward white collar work over the last three decades. Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging Brad Turner said available jobs for people with disabilities are more engaging compared to previous years. Turner said people with disabilities have been excluded to entry level positions. Turner […]
White County Health Construction on Time, Despite Weather
Construction on the new White County Health Department is still on schedule, despite weather challenges. White County County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said once the ground work is completed, construction crews can begin the actual building construction. Robinson said despite some rain, he believes the ground prep should be completed by the end October. “When […]
First Ever Art in the Park Debuts Saturday
Dogwood Park will be the scene for the first ever Cookeville Art in the Park event. Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery President Terri Ritter said organizers had originally thought of hosting a different event, before landing on the idea for Art in the Park. “We were originally doing, thought about an art fair in the […]
Van Buren Eagles Basketball Sees Strength In The Making
After a summer filled with sweat, repetition, and plenty of work in the weight room, the Van Buren Eagles enter the 2025 basketball season looking to turn hard work into results. Van Buren Boys Head Coach Dustin Sullivan said his young squad has impressed him with showing consistency and effort from the beginning of the […]
Clay School Board Approved Gym Asbestos Removal
The Clay County School Board approved a bid for asbestos removal Thursday night for the old high school gymnasium and central office boiler room. A Brownfield Mediation Grant from the state will pay for the project. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said the approval will help the system figure out the best course of action […]
Stone Memorial’s Haney Focused on Next Steps for Panthers
Stone Memorial Panthers basketball player Hunter Haney looks to become a leader for the team. Haney will be one of the three seniors for the Panthers this season. Haney said the team lost a lot last season. Haney said the team never lost its focus throughout the year. “We just played well together,” Haney said. […]
