New Funding Could Help Tech Accelerate Nuclear Research
New state funding could allow Tennessee Tech to expand its nuclear engineering research and workforce development programs. The Governor’s new budget includes a proposed $25 million state investment in advanced technologies. College of Engineering Dean Joseph Slater said the growth of the nuclear industry has created a tremendous need for a specialized workforce. “We’re excited […]
McMinnville’s Murray Honored As TCAT’s Best Of Year
A TCAT McMinnville welding technology instructor honored as the TCAT Faculty Member of the Year during the Eighth Annual Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition Awards. Zachary Murray took home the top faculty honor for the technical college sector after advancing through the regional levels. The student, faculty and staff award recipients receive cash prizes for their […]
System Repairing Lights At Cornerstone Baseball Field
The Putnam County School Board has awarded a bid to repair the field lights at the Cornerstone Elementary Baseball Field. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the school has had issues turning the lights on. Martin said after further investigation, the school system determined that the lights needed new wiring. “We got some electricians […]
Fentress Audit Shows Two Findings; Around ARP, Schools
The state’s annual audit of Fentress County revealed two financial deficiencies for the year ending June 30, 2025. The annual financial report summary detailed issues within the Office of the Finance Director regarding the management of the Special Purpose American Rescue Plan Fund and general ledger payroll liabilities. The budget and subsequent amendments approved by […]
Jackson EMS Crews Win Statewide Trauma Simulation
A three-person crew from Jackson County EMS secured a first-place finish against a field of 25 teams at the statewide Battle of the Smokies Trauma Simulation competition. Community and Critical Care Paramedic Jeff Conn competed alongside critical care paramedics Chris Hayes and Derek Woolbright as the only representatives from the Upper Cumberland region. Conn said […]
Fentress County Tackles Rising Animal Abuse With Hotline
The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office launched a dedicated animal abuse hotline to handle a rising number of livestock and domestic pet complaints across the county. Fentress County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy and Acting Sheriff Hunter Fowler assigned two investigators to monitor the new reporting system daily. The department created the dedicated line to streamline the […]
Guzman Emphasizing Chemistry, Wants Postseason Run
For Monterey Wildcats soccer player Pedro Guzman, the biggest difference for the team this season is not tactics or talent, but chemistry. Guzman said the Wildcats have made a point to grow closer as a team after feeling that connection was missing last season. “Last year, I feel like we lacked on it, like we […]
Warren Murder-Suicide Leaves Three Dead On Greenwood
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder-suicide that left three people dead, including an eight-year-old child, at a residence on Greenwood Drive. Warren County Sheriff Jackie Matheny called the incident a domestic-related situation. Deputies initially responded to the home for a welfare check before discovering the bodies inside. “Investigators from the Sheriff’s Office […]
