TBR Asking State Legislators For TCAT Operating Funding
As Tennessee’s legislative session is underway, the Tennessee Board of Regents top priority is to secure state appropriations to cover TCAT operating expenses. TBR Communications Director Rick Locker said funding to cover operating expenses is usually the top priority each legislative session. He said state appropriations make up about 70 percent of TCATs’ operating budgets. […]
Clay Board Approves Purchase For New 84-Passenger Bus
The Clay County School Board approved moving forward with purchasing a new 84-passenger school bus. School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the bus would be the largest in the school system’s fleet. Bailey said the request to purchase the bus came from the administration. “We currently have one, but unfortunately, it’s down,” Bailey said. “The […]
Warren Illness Surge Leads To Extended President’s Day
Warren County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, extending the regularly scheduled Presidents’ Day holiday because of illness. School System officials announced the closure as illness-related absences continue to rise across the district. The additional days will extend the long weekend to allow time for recovery and to help slow the spread of illness […]
Willow Coffee Drive-Thru Approved For Key Zoning Variance
The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance Thursday allowing the owners of the McGugin Gas Station property on South Willow Avenue at I-40 to redevelop its site to include a national coffee chain drive-thru. Cookeville Planner Christopher Phillips told the board that the variance was necessary to accommodate a complete redevelopment of the […]
Overton Sheriff Says Scams Are Running Rampant Locally
Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said scams are running rampant in the community, particularly fraud and financial schemes. Garrett warning residents to stay alert. Garrett said most of the scams involve groups pretending to be local law enforcement and threatening residents with arrest if they do not pay for missing jury duty or failing to […]
Monterey PD Believe Bee Rock Death Was An Accident
Monterey Police Officials believe Thursday’s incident in which a 9-year-old boy lost his life after falling from a cliff at Bee Rock Overlook was an accident. Public Information Officer David Corley said the investigation continues. Investigators believe the child got too close to the edge before falling. Corley said there is no safety railing or […]
Tech Alum Lowery Named Fortune 500 Company CEO
Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees Vice Chair Fred Lowery has been named chief executive officer of Henry Schein Inc., a Fortune 500 company. The company is the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners.Henry Schein cited Lowery’s record of scaling complex businesses and driving sustained growth and […]
Cookeville High Students Lead Walk-Out To Protest ICE
A group of Cookeville High Students walked out Friday morning to protest the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. An estimated 30 students participated in the protest, with many gathering outside and holding signs. Officials said no administrators, faculty, or staff participated in, encouraged, or supported the walkout. According to sources, students were given […]
Let The Game Come to Him: Futrell’s Growth Fuels Jets
After a historic debut season, Cumberland County Jets basketball player Triston Futrell said he is not easing into his sophomore year. He is stepping forward. The Cumberland County Jets guard has improved from his first varsity season, where he earned District Freshman of the Year honors after stepping into a starting role and immediately producing. […]
Predicted Weather Moves Tennessee Tech And Texas A&M Opener to 11AM Kickoff
Saturday’s Opening Weekend contest between Tennessee Tech and Texas A&M has been moved to an 11 a.m. start due to predicted inclement weather. Tennessee Tech Athletics announced the schedule change and said the adjustment affects Saturday’s matchup at Texas A&M. The department said the earlier kickoff comes in response to forecasted weather conditions. “Due to […]
