Investigation Underway Into Human Remains Near Bon Air
The White County Sheriff’s Department discovered what appear to be human skeletal remains after responding to a call Sunday in the Bon Air community. The White County Sheriff’s Department said the remains have not been identified at this time. Officers responded to a call for service. Upon arrival, they found what appear to be the […]
Tech And Community Unite For Take Back The Night Event
Tennessee Tech will host the Take Back the Night event Tuesday to raise awareness about sexual assault and connect survivors with community resources. Tennessee Tech Associate Professor of Political Science Lauren Harding said the event aims to improve prevention efforts and honor survivors by bringing together advocacy groups from across the area. “We want them […]
Putnam Rejects Bids To Install School Window Film
Plans to install protective window film across several Putnam County Schools have been temporarily delayed after the school board rejected all submitted bids. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said bids came in over budget. Martin said the high bids caught the school board off guard. “Basically, it’s budget-induced,” Martin said. “We did some security […]
Rickman PTO Raising Funds For School Safety Upgrades
The Rickman Elementary PTO wants to raise funds to purchase safety equipment that will improve the school’s security measures. PTO President Athen Harper said proceeds from this year’s “Bulldog Blitz” event will go toward the next phase of safety upgrades at the school, building on efforts that began last year. Harper said the organization has […]
Surge In Clients Depletes Genesis House Essential Supplies
An influx of clients seeking refuge from domestic violence and sexual assault over the last six months has critically depleted essential hygiene supplies at Genesis House. Genesis House Safe Home Manager Joy Wright said the organization provides a safe place to stay, food, and clothing for women, children, and occasionally men escaping abusive situations. The […]
Overton Libby Allen Art Contest Highlights Student Work
Local high school students will showcase their creative works and compete for a scholarship during the third annual Libby Allen High School Art Contest. Overton County Arts Council representative Tim Richardson said the upcoming exhibition features two distinct educational awards, including one selected directly by a Tennessee Tech art professor. Richardson said the event also […]
Cookeville Water System Earns Perfect Score On Sanitary Survey
Cookeville Department of Water Quality Control’s water system has earned a perfect score on its latest sanitary survey conducted by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the survey is a comprehensive inspection of the entire water system, from the source at Center Hill Lake to the water […]
Jackson Teen Shares Wellness Lessons From Summit
A Jackson County High School senior and 4-H member back from Washington D.C. with new leadership and wellness strategies for her local community. Jackson County 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador Esme Smith joined about twenty other participants from Tennessee at the 4-H Ignite summit. The conference gathers youth from across the United States to share ideas […]
Ag Agent: Sheep, Lamb Increasingly Part Of UC Ag Landscape
Facing a beef market that is unpredictable, local ag experts said farmers have turned to sheep and lamb to diversify their meat products. Clay County Ag Extension Agent Wyatt Montooth said farmers in the Upper Cumberland are purchasing more sheep and lamb livestock than they ever have. “Sheep is getting to be really more common. […]
