State Legislators Pull Bill Designed To Remove Tenure
State legislators have pulled a bill that would have banned Tennessee Universities from awarding professors academic tenure. Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said that, as drafted, the bill would have removed tenure starting next summer. Oldham said the bill would have had significant consequences if it had passed. “It would put us at a significant […]
DeKalb Urges Sign Ups Under New Reverse 911 System
DeKalb County is urging residents to sign up for the county’s new reverse 911 system after the county swapped providers. DeKalb County EMA Director Charlie Parker said the county swapped systems as the new provider offers more services. Parker said the county is encouraging residents to sign up with their cell phone numbers and addresses. […]
Meth, Fentanyl Investigation Leads To Baxter Road Arrest
A four-month investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl concluded Tuesday morning with the arrest of a suspect at a home on Baxter Road. Deputies arrested Porter Conrad Vance after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a state narcotics search warrant in the 6000 block of Baxter Road with assistance from the […]
Jackson Schools Close To Completion On CTE Building
After a year of construction, Jackson County High School’s new estimated $3.3 million CTE building is close to completion. That is what Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy told the county school board during the board’s monthly meeting on Thursday. Hardy said school officials are scheduled to have a walkthrough of the building next […]
Jamestown Woman Arrested In Link To Residential Fire
A joint investigation by TBI and the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a Jamestown woman in connection with a residential fire that occurred Thursday morning along Wright Place Road. 59-year-old Regina Owens Scroggins was arrested after investigators determined that Scroggins intentionally set the fire while the homeowners were still inside. […]
Sparta Taking Sludge To Landfill After Acquiring Permit
Sparta will start taking treated sludge to the local landfill next week after acquiring a needed TDEC permit to resume disposal. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city has not been able to dispose of the sludge as the city lost access to the landfill once it was sold to Waste Management, and […]
Ditty Road Closure To Begin Monday For T-DOT Project
A portion of Ditty Road between Baxter Road and the entrance to Portobello America will be closed starting Monday as T-DOT will begin work on the Portobello Industrial Access Project. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said the closure is necessary to safely complete drainage upgrades, grading, resurfacing, and road widening for the new alignment […]
HRS Receives Grant Extensions For RedBud Village Project
Highlands Residential Services has received two key grant extensions from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to keep the RedBud Village development moving. Highlands Residential Services Executive Director Chris Cassetty said they received 12-month extensions for both grants that totaled an estimated $4 million. Though receiving the extensions was crucial, Cassetty said there is still more […]
Algood Officials Review Highway 111 Traffic Improvements
Algood officials reviewed potential safety upgrades and traffic flow improvements for Highway 111 and surrounding areas during a Thursday night planning meeting. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison updated the commission on a traffic study evaluating turn lanes near the Walmart entrance. He noted that the city is waiting for a final report that will categorize […]
DeKalb Girls Tennis Building On Historic Regional Run
After matching the longest postseason run in program history, the DeKalb County Lady Tigers girls tennis team is setting their sights on doing it again, and maybe going even further. DeKalb’s appearance in the regional championship marked a milestone moment for the program. The Lady Tigers closed the year with a 10-5 overall record, including […]
