DeKalb Commission Approves Sheriff Grant-Funded Van
DeKalb County Commissioners approved Sheriff Patrick Ray’s plan Thursday night to purchase a transport van after some residents raised concerns about the grant’s ties to immigration policy. Sheriff Patrick Ray said the van would save the county money by allowing the transport of all types of criminals, not just those with immigration issues. Ray said […]
TBR Requesting State Funds To Expand Industry Training
The Tennessee Board of Regents is seeking state appropriations this year to help expand industry-focused workforce training at TCAT schools across the state. TBR Communications Director Rick Locker said TBR is requesting an estimated $9.8 million in recurring funding and an estimated $14.9 million in non-recurring funding for this training expansion. Locker said if funding, […]
LA Cheer Competing At Nationals In Florida This Friday
The Livingston Academy cheer team is headed to Orlando Friday to compete against top squads from across the country at the National Cheerleading Championships. The squad qualified for nationals after placing second at the Smoky Mountain Regional competition. Livingston Academy Cheer Coach Dee Smith said competing this Friday is a huge honor, as this was […]
Warren County GEAR UP Student Going To Super Bowl
A Warren County student who participates in the Tennessee Tech GEAR Up program is headed to this year’s Super Bowl after submitting a video highlighting the value of the program. Warren County Eighth Grader Eduardo Mendez won two tickets to the Super Bowl after submitting a video for the nationwide Student Success Agency contest. GEAR […]
New TTU Software To Streamline Study Abroad Process
Tennessee Tech has launched a new study abroad management software to modernize applications and improve how international programs are managed on campus. Tennessee Tech Director of the Center for Global Experiences Dr. Amy Miller said the system was adopted to support ongoing study abroad operations. The software affects both student applications and internal program management. […]
T-DOT Grants Extension On Livingston Sidewalk Project
T-DOT has granted Livingston a one-year extension for its sidewalk replacement project on East Main and East Broad Streets. City Consulting Engineer Ray Evans said the city has had difficulty obtaining TDOT’s approval for temporary construction and access easements related to the project. Evans said the delay in approval was largely due to the city […]
HRS Makes System Change To Assist RAD Transition
The Highlands Residential Services office and tenant portal were closed Wednesday as the agency upgraded its system to support the transition of properties to Section Eight housing. Highlands Residential Services has been in a multi-year transition of all its public housing units to Section 8 housing under the Rental Assistance Demonstration program. Highlands Residential Services […]
Lee Requests Expedited Federal Aid For Clay, 22 Counties
Clay County is one of 23 Tennessee counties included in an expedited request for federal disaster aid Thursday. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee formally asked President Donald Trump to grant an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration following widespread damage from Winter Storm Fern. The request seeks both Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance and Individual Assistance to […]
Pile Leads York With Shooting, Leadership Entering Postseason
For Emma Pile, the York Dragonettes’ final stretch of the regular season is about more than wins and losses. Pile said it is about energy, growth and leaving a standard that lasts beyond the scoreboard. Pile is one of four seniors on the roster, a group that she said has focused on building chemistry both […]
Upperman Fishing Team Ready for SAF, Bassmaster Competition
While most Saturdays at Upperman High School are quiet, the Bees’ fishing team is already chasing sunrise. Tournaments often begin at 6 a.m. and don’t wrap up until the afternoon weigh-in, a full day spent on the water, side by side, learning far more than how to land the biggest bass. Upperman Bees secretary and […]
