Jackson Schools Secure Grant For Facility Improvement
Jackson County Schools securing funding through a public school construction and maintenance grant to help with facility improvements at Dodson Branch School. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the funding serves as an additional allocation to help the school system meet specific requirements. Hardy said the grant will specifically be used to offset the costs […]
CRMC Resource Guide Enhances Care Beyond Treatment
Cookeville Regional creating a centralized internal resource guide to address non-medical needs like food, clothing and transportation for patients transitioning back to their communities. CEO Buffy Key told Trustees Thursday the hospital’s mission of building healthier communities extends beyond the medical treatment provided within the facility’s walls. Key said the organization follows a specific process […]
Putnam Board Penalizes Contractor Over ELA Delays
The Putnam County School Board voted Thursday to penalize a contractor for ongoing construction delays at the new Early Learning Academy, deducting $39,000 in liquidated damages from the company’s latest pay approval. Director of Schools Corby King said the school system is struggling to provide a set schedule to families and staff as the project […]
Best Friends Sanctuary Battles Fentress Animal Overpopulation
Best Friends Sanctuary hosting a series of fundraising and adoption events this week to address a critical overpopulation of animals in Fentress County that has left the organization struggling. Lead Fundraiser Jan Shank said the organization is currently caring for some 75 dogs and puppies at the shelter while a foster coordinator recently managed 50 […]
Scott’s Gulf Wilderness Park Honors Local Supporters
The Friends of Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park hosting an Appreciation Day Saturday to celebrate local supporters and elect a new board of directors. Park Manager Stuart Carroll said the event serves as a way for visitors and park staff to share ideas while showing gratitude for the work the friends group has accomplished. Carroll […]
Tennessee Tech Aligns Tenure Policies With State Law
Tennessee Tech updating its faculty tenure policies to align with a new state law that requires all employees to be treated equally during conduct-related disciplinary actions regardless of tenure status. Interim Provost Dr. John Liu told the Board Of Trustees Thursday the university must implement the changes by July 1 to comply with House Bill […]
Prison And Restitution For Clay County Pharmacy Fraud
A Clay County pharmacy owner and three others sentenced to prison and ordered to pay over $1.4 million in restitution for their roles in a years-long conspiracy to unlawfully dispense controlled substances. The US Attorney’s Office for Middle Tennessee said 65-year-old Thomas K. Weir of Celina received a two-year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty […]
Tech Trustees Approve Tuition & Fee Hike; Parking Help
The Tech Board of Trustees Thursday approved a 4.3 percent tuition increase and a new mandatory transportation fee. Vice President for Planning and Finance Claire Stinson said the university requested an exception from the state to exceed standard fee ranges to address long-standing campus parking issues. The proposal includes a $110 mandatory transportation fee that […]
More UC Citizens Looking At Some Sort Of Zoning To Protect
Upper Cumberland citizens are increasingly calling on local county commissioners to consider zoning as a way to protect their property from industry and urban sprawl. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said Cannon, Macon, and Smith are the closest counties with countywide zoning. “None of the other counties in the region have zoning and I don’t […]
Putnam County Students Outperform State TCAP Averages
Putnam County Schools outperformed state averages in several key subjects during the spring TCAP assessment, according to data just released by the state. Data and Testing Supervisor Jason Stickler said the school district saw consistent gains across multiple grade levels that reinforce the current instructional focus. Stickler said the district has outperformed state levels in […]
