Campus Safety Says Stay Off Phones Near Tech Crosswalks
Tennessee Tech Officials urging students and drivers to remain alert as pedestrian traffic returns to campus for the return to class. Tennessee Tech Chief Safety Officer Bob Crabtree said Thursday’s start of the school year brings a significant increase in students navigating campus functions and learning new routes. “Of course, we’re making a push to […]
Clinton Taking Over Dodson Branch After Lee Mayor Win
Current Assistant Principal Stayce Clinton will takeover the leadership at Dodson Branch School. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the district has already completed an interview and hiring process to ensure a smooth transition for the school. “Our former principal Mr. Brian Lee was elected as the new county executive or Mayor of Jackson County,” […]
School Return Photos Can Put Child At Risk, Scam Targets
Cybersecurity experts say parents should be cautious when sharing back-to-school photos on social media because the information can be used by scammers to build profiles for targeted attacks. Tennessee Tech’s Regis Billings said details like a child’s age, school, and date of birth often act as hidden data points for threat actors. Billings said even […]
Monterey Police Command Staff Earns FBI Trilogy Award
Monterey Police Department’s command staff earned the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Trilogy Award after completing three phases of leadership training. Lieutenant Andrew Neff said the award is granted once the command staff completes the supervisor, command, and executive phases of the law enforcement curriculum. Neff said both he and Chief John Mackey have […]
Putnam Certifies August Election Totals Amid High Turnout
Putnam County Election Commission certified the official results of the August 6 election during a meeting Wednesday morning. Administrator of Elections Jennifer Murphy said the certification process finalized the outcomes for the county general, state and federal primary, and municipal elections. Murphy said the final totals included seven provisional ballots that were not part of […]
Jackson School Board Authorizes New Teacher Incentives
Jackson County Board of Education authorized a new differentiated pay plan to provide financial incentives for teachers who take on extra responsibilities or meet state accountability goals. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the plan targets three specific areas including hard-to-staff positions where the district struggles to find enough educators. Hardy said the initiative also […]
Six New Affordable Habitat Homes Planned For Smithville
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity beginning work on the first of six new affordable homes in Smithville. Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said the project includes four homes on Wade Street and two homes on Hayes Street. Byrd said the organization originally believed the Wade Street property could only accommodate two houses, but a survey determined […]
Cookeville IDB Approves Aphena Grant Compliance Extension
The Cookeville Industrial Development Board approved a compliance extension involving Aphena Pharmaceuticals during its meeting Wednesday. Board Counsel Kent Moore said the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development previously issued a grant to the company that is processed through the board as a conduit. Moore said the state and Aphena reached the extension agreement […]
Jackson County Man Faces New Child Abuse Charges
A 54-year-old Gainesboro man faces multiple charges including child rape and continuous sexual abuse. 15th District Attorney General Jason Lawson requested TBI special agents to investigate allegations of aggravated sexual battery against Johnny Baldwin in May. The new indictment includes one count of aggravated sexual battery and three counts of soliciting sexual exploitation of a […]
Pickett County Football Eyes Turnaround Under Coach Thoman
Head football coach Levi Thoman is implementing a new culture focused on hard work and community support to revitalize a program coming off a winless season. Thoman said the players are actively working to change the team’s atmosphere through dedicated weight room sessions and successful fundraising efforts for a new field house. Coach Levi Thoman […]
