UC Should Prepare For Wildfires, Especially Eastern Section
The Tennessee Division of Forestry reports that 87 percent of the state’s population is currently exposed to some level of wildfire risk as Wildfire Community Preparedness Day takes place Saturday. Division of Forestry’s Megan Carpenter said the majority of Tennessee wildfires occur in the eastern half of the state and the Upper Cumberland region due to […]
Tech’s Regional Science Fair Shows More Complex Projects
The best of the best among middle and high school students on the Tennessee Tech campus Saturday to participate in the university’s 68th Annual Cumberland Plateau Regional Science & Engineering Fair. Event Co-Chair Christina Hatley said the fair allows regional students to showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills. While some people may think of clay […]
Overton Shine On Games Emphasizes Participation For Kids
Livingston Academy students participated in the “Shine On Games” Friday, an all-inclusive competition for students with physical and intellectual disabilities. Special Education Teacher April Stover said the initiative began after discussions with coaches Jimmy Miller and Kaleb Qualls about creating more opportunities for students. Stover said the program focuses on inclusion for students who may […]
Retirement And Vacancy Create Van Buren Jail Openings
Van Buren County looking to fill two correctional officer positions following a long-term retirement and a recent vacancy. Jail Administrator Jessica Grissom said the facility operates with specific staffing requirements for both day and night shifts. Grissom said maintaining a full roster is necessary to ensure the facility runs smoothly without setting off the established […]
FEMA Coming To Clay For One Week For Disaster Assistance
A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center will open in Celina the week of May 18th to provide Clay County storm survivors with in-person help for federal disaster assistance. The center will be located at 145 Cordell Hull Drive in Celina. The mobile sites are designed to give this winter’s storm survivors direct access to federal disaster […]
Rose Begins Statewide Election Push In Cookeville Saturday
Gubernatorial candidate John Rose will launch his Tennessee True Tour with a kickoff event in Cookeville Saturday. The campaign initiative will feature town halls and opportunities for the candidate to work alongside residents from Mountain City to Memphis. The tour marks the first event of its kind in the Republican primary campaign for governor. “The […]
LEV Manufacturing Promises Over 288 Jobs in Algood
An electric bike manufacturing company will bring 288 new jobs to Algood through a $7 million investment, announced Friday. The facility will locate on Burton Branch Road. LEV Chief Executive Officer Robert Provost said the company chose the region because an investor from the area recommended the local workforce. Provost said while most electric bikes […]
Burks Assistant Cook Named New Principal At Jere Whiston
Diana Cook named Friday as the new principal of Jere Whitson Elementary School. Putnam County Director of Schools Coby King said Cook brings more than two decades of education experience to the position. That includes the most recent role as assistant principal at Burks Elementary School since 2021. “Diana Cook is an exceptional educator and […]
Stone Memorial’s Matthews Embraces Growing Flag Football
For Stone Memorial Lady Panthers girls flag football player Aubrey Matthews, the rise of the sport has meant an opportunity she had been waiting on for years. Long before she ever put on a uniform for Stone Memorial Lady Panthers, Matthews said she found herself drawn to the game. “Ever since I was little, I’ve […]
Crossville Approves Infrastructure, Greenway Funding
Crossville officials approved a $116,000 sewer line replacement during a special called meeting Friday. Director of Engineering Tim Begley said the sewer project involves 450 feet of line located in front of the old winery where a new convenience store will open. Begley said the city opted to use enterprise funds for the work rather […]
