Eagle Yearbook Chronicles 100 Years Of Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Tech celebrating a century of history preserved through its student yearbook, The Eagle, which first began documenting campus life in 1926. Media Department Chair Brenda Wilson said the original publication functioned as a hybrid between a newspaper, magazine, and yearbook. Wilson said only a few physical copies of the inaugural edition remain in existence […]
Jackson Officials Seek Permanent Library Drainage Solution
Jackson County officials working to identify a permanent drainage solution for the Jackson County Library to prevent recurring flooding caused by water runoff from a nearby hill. Jackson County Mayor Brian Lee said the facility is situated in a low spot that collects water during heavy torrential rains. Lee said the building has sustained damage […]
New Monterey Stop Sign Breaks Up Speeding Stretch
Monterey officials installed a new stop sign at the intersection of North Elm Street and East Mineral Avenue to reduce speeding along a previously uninterrupted stretch of roadway. Police Chief John Mackie said the decision followed reports from a resident living near the corner regarding traffic concerns. Mackie said officers conducted extra patrols and used radar […]
Wilson Elementary Food Drive Fights Student Weekend Hunger
Wilson Elementary School organizing a grade-by-grade Fill the Pantry food drive this week to provide weekend meals for students facing food insecurity. Math Teacher Sabrina Lane said the school uses these weekly food bags to ensure students have snacks and meals when they are not in the building. Lane said the high poverty level at […]
Inconsistent Weather Shrinks Upper Cumberland Pumpkins
Upper Cumberland pumpkin producers reporting a significantly diminished harvest this year as inconsistent weather patterns and disease outbreaks have impacted local crops. BGB Farms owner-operator Angie Glascock said the current growing season has been defined by extreme shifts between excessive moisture and intense heat. “This year’s pumpkin crop is going to be light, soft, I […]
Tourism Initiative Maps Local White County Farm Stands
White County’s Tourism Advisory Committee launching a new initiative to map local farm stands to boost tourism and support the local economy. President Wayne Howell said the initiative serves as a way to reach the community through retail involvement. Howell said the committee intends to produce both digital and paper versions of the guide to […]
Five Mayors Headline State Of Local Government Luncheon
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce will host the new mayors of Putnam County municipalities this week to talk about the future. Director of Membership Karlyn Reel said the organization has held this event for the last four years. “We just really feel like it is important to give our businesses and our business leaders […]
