Jackson County Approved For State Literacy Grant
Jackson County School Board approved a state literacy grant that will bring roughly $450,000 into the school system to support classroom instruction. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the district has received the Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant through the Tennessee Department of Education. Hardy said the funding is designed to provide additional support for […]
Electrician: Understand Load, Limits Of Generator Purchase
Residents using portable generators during this weekend’s winter weather are being urged to follow strict safety guidelines to avoid serious hazards. Local Specialist Drago Hurst said proper generator placement is the most critical step before turning a unit on. “The number one thing is making sure that the generator is in a safe space,” Hurst […]
Tech Adds Redundant Power Feed To Protect Campus
Tennessee Tech has added a redundant electrical utility feed designed to keep campus power running during outages and reduce the risk of blackouts that disrupt student life. Tennessee Tech Associate Vice President of Facilities and Business Services Dan Warren said the new system gives the campus a backup electricity source that automatically activates if the […]
Cumberland Schools Director Completes 120-Day Transition
Cumberland County School Director Rebecca Farley completed her 120-day transition plan focused on communication, school visits, and employee feedback. Farley concluded the plan with temperature checks, asking people across the system the biggest concerns and areas where they were seeing improvement. “Staffing and compensation was 26 percent,” Farley said. “Behavior, discipline, and support was 13.3, […]
Cookeville Public Works Outlines Snow/Ice Response Plan
Cookeville Public Works crews are using dry salt and plowing operations to prepare city streets as winter weather approaches. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said crews monitor weather conditions closely to determine when pretreatment can begin and how equipment is deployed. Elrod said the city’s snow and ice response is in place. “We […]
Chemistry, Legacy and a State Dream: Clark Leads Charge
For White County Warriorettes girls basketball player Gracie Clark wearing a White County jersey is about more than points, rebounds and wins. Clark said it is about honoring a legacy, leaning on lifelong friendships and chasing a season that feels destined for something special. “Being at White County is just great because we have such […]
Eads’ Rising From JV to Lady Bulldogs’ Go-To Playmaker
For Clay County Bulldogs girls basketball player Ella Eads, scoring has never been just about putting the ball in the basket. Eads said it is about making the right play, and trusting everything she has built along the way. “I know I need to make a play,” Eads said. “It’s not just go score, my […]
