Academic Deficits Tackled After Winter School Closures
School officials in Jackson and White counties are implementing recovery plans to address learning gaps caused by extended winter weather closures. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy addressed the two-week closure caused by ice and road conditions. The district is utilizing a strategy that involves daily incremental efforts rather than rushing through the curriculum […]
Radon Home Testing Recommended By Local Inspector
A local home inspector says that Upper Cumberland residents should test their homes for a dangerous gas called radon. Local Home Inspector Barry Young said radon is a colorless, odorless natural gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil. Young said prolonged exposure can damage lung tissue and that radon is the second leading […]
Accreditation Results Good For Tech’s School Of Education
Tennessee Tech’s College of Education and Human Sciences received good results from its recently completed Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation accreditation. Tennessee Tech College of Education and Human Sciences Dean Lisa Zagumny said the accreditation process occurs every seven years and uses an evidence-based review to evaluate the program’s effectiveness. Zagumny said the […]
Professional Ballet Mentorship Inspires Careers For Students
Chattanooga Ballet is bringing professional dancers to the Cookeville Performing Arts Center this week to teach masterclasses and perform for the community. Cultural Arts Superintendent Rex Bennett said the visiting company aims to share high-level dance instruction with smaller communities that might not have their own professional troupes. The upcoming sessions offer local students a […]
McMinnville Authorizes New Police Station Design Phase
The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen has authorized AEI Architects and Planners to proceed with the design and construction documents for a new police station. McMinnville Mayor Ryle Chastain addressed the board regarding the necessity of obtaining official architectural schematics before the project can advance to the bidding phase. He clarified the scope of […]
Cookeville IDB Discusses Ways To Target Non-Compliance
The Cookeville Industrial Development Board discussed Wednesday ways it can address companies that are non-compliant with their Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements. Putnam County Property Assessor Steve Pierce said Ficosa, Milwaukee Tools, and SAIC are the only three companies not meeting their obligated employment numbers established in their respective agreements. He added that […]
Thomas, Senior Core Lead Blue Devils’ Postseason Push
For as long as she can remember, basketball has been stitched into Jackson County Lady Blue Devil basketball player Reece Thomas’ daily routine. Long before she became a senior guard for the Jackson County High School Lady Blue Devils, Thomas was piling into cars for summer tournaments, bouncing from gym to gym with a ball […]
DeKalb Blood Drive Aims To Save Lives Thursday Afternoon
Residents in DeKalb County can help save lives later this month during the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive. The event takes place Thursday, February 26 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. inside the mobile Bloodmobile stationed at the County Complex parking lot near the Smithville Senior Citizens Center. “Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood […]
Region Tournament Basketball Action Begins This Weekend
Region tournament weekend dawns across the Upper Cumberland, with district champions being decided and locations confirmed throughout the next week. The girls Class A region tournament will see Van Buren automatically advance to the second round due to District 5 only consisting of three teams. Van Buren will face the winner of CSLA and Whitwell […]
Cookeville Boys Soccer Eyes Deep Run Under Clouse
After posting a 19-2-2 record and finishing near the top of District 7AAA play last season, the Cookeville Cavaliers boys soccer team is entering a new year with momentum, confidence and belief. At the center of it all is head coach Bralen Clouse, a former Cavalier himself. Clouse played at Cookeville before continuing his career […]
