Sunday: Fall Back, Check Detector Batteries, Alarm Age
As daylight saving time ends this weekend, a local fire official is reminding residents to check and change their smoke detectors. Sparta Fire Chief Kevin Powers said many people are so caught up with changing their clocks that they forget the smoke detector batteries. “It’s also a good time to check on how old their […]
Cane Creek Recreation Center Celebrates Two Year Anniversary
Cookeville Leisure Services celebrating the Cane Creek Recreation Center’s 20th anniversary, recognizing a community gathering spot. Recreation Superintendent Cara Sheets said the center plays a valuable role in the community, providing a place for community members to grow friendships through physical activities and classes. Sheets said the park landscape and center looked different when the […]
Tech Expert: More Impacts Coming From Federal Shutdown
A Tennessee Tech Political Science Professor said the government shutdown will likely begin to impact more Americans day-to-day lives as it enters its second month. Professor Michael Gunter said many temporary measures have been used to combat funding issues in the federal government since the shutdown began. That has kept everyday Americans living their lives, […]
Hall: 3 Rural Districts Best In Graduation Not Surprising
Clay, Fentress, and Smith counties ranked among the nine best school systems statewide with a 99 percent graduation rate last school year. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said it does not surprise her to see three rural school districts achieving a high graduation rate. “With rural school systems, a lot of times we […]
Crossville Breaks Ground On New $4.5 Million Spec Building
Crossville and Cumberland County leaders gathered Friday to break ground on the a $4.5 million spec building inside the Industrial Park. Crossville Chamber of Commerce CEO Ethan Hadley said the estimated 100,000 square-foot building will offer space and facilities to attract businesses to the area. Hadley said breaking ground is a major milestone for the […]
White County Warriors Look To Return Fast-Paced Play
The White County Warriors boys basketball team is ready to turn the page and build some new tempo. Head Coach Eric Mitchell said this year’s squad has the depth, energy, and toughness to get back to the style of basketball that once made White County famous. “We’d like to get back to the faster paced […]
TN Tech Unveils Wilmore Way, Honors Astronaut Alumni
Tennessee Tech holds a ribbon cutting ceremony for Wilmore Way Friday, a pedestrian walkway honoring University graduate and NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore for his accomplishments. Wilmore spent 167 days on a space mission, accumulating a total of 464 hours of space travel over his career. Wilmore said he gained the foundation to learn the skills […]
Upperman’s Holroyd Finds His Rhythm On Bowling Lanes
Upperman bowler Kaden Holroyd is stepping into his third year of competitively bowling with confidence, focus, and a growing love for the sport that has became part of his family’s story. Holroyd’s journey to the lanes for Baxter began far from Tennessee. The Holroyd family made the cross-country move from California, where both of Kaden’s […]
