Fentress, Pickett, Van Buren Ballots Set For County Elections
With the qualifying candidate deadline expiring on Thursday, the ballots are set for county elections in Fentress, Pickett, and Van Buren County. In Fentress County, Jacob Rosenbaum, Larry Cooper, and Robert Cooper will run for county executive. Hunter Fowler, Rodney Insco Sr., and Gary “Goose” Ledbetter will run for Sheriff. A total of 17 candidates […]
Funding Could End Van Buren’s Communities In Schools
The Van Buren County School Board discussed concerns Wednesday night about future funding for the Communities In Schools Program. The nationwide program works directly with students to ensure they have the resources and support they need to succeed. Van Buren County’s program continues to have trouble coverings its cost. Board Member Barry Austin said while […]
Van Buren School Board To Use $84,000 Grant Towards Third Grade Retention Law Compliance
Van Buren School Board voted to use $84,000 grant for tutors to meet third grade retention law requirements. Spencer Elementary School Principal Amanda Binkley said the school had received Tennessee All Corps funding late last year to help prevent kids from being held back by the third grade retention law. Binkley said an after school […]
Jared Copeland Named New Van Buren County Director Of Schools
Van Buren County’s School Board elected Jared Copeland as the new director of schools Wednesday night. Copeland was the only nominee from five original candidates. Barry Austin nominated Copeland for a two-year contract to be negotiated by Chairman Tim Hodges. Copeland originally taught in Cookeville. He has been with Van Buren Schools for 10 years […]
USDA Meat Processing Plant Coming To Van Buren County
The push for more farm to table beef is getting a boost in Tennessee. A 6,000 square foot custom meat and processing plant will be built in Van Buren County by June, 2021. A&H Custom Meat and Processing Co-Owner Barry Austin, said he expects to pour concrete in the next two to three months “Local […]
