Tech Athletics Prepare To Start, Prepared For Pandemic Unknowns
Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said his athletic department is ready for a new fall sports season. Wilson said the department is prepared to start with normal operations, despite the continuing unknown of the pandemic. He said the university can do what it takes to ensure students get onto courts and fields. “We feel […]
Doyle Elementary Home Basketball Games Affected By A/C Leak
An air conditioner leak at Doyle Elementary could put home basketball games in jeopardy. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said that only a portion of the gym floor was damaged, so gym class can still go on. Dronebarger said that luckily there are other gyms available within the system that can be used while repairs […]
LA Booster Club Trying To Raise Money Without Home Football Games
The Livingston Academy Fastbreak Club is trying to supplement its fundraising without any home football games. Fastbreak Club Treasurer Bridgett Carwile said the club helps the basketball team cover expenses for tournaments and apparel. Carwile said July 16 the club is offering rib eye sandwiches to support the student athletes. “There will not be any […]
Jackson County School HVAC and Gymnasium Upgrades Going To Bid
School improvements through ESSER 2.0 funding were approved to bid out by the Jackson County School Board Thursday night. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the projects include HVAC replacements at Gainesboro Elementary and new sound systems in all the school gymnasiums. “We’re going to try to get started on those as soon as we […]
Clay County Hoops Championship Still Feels Surreal
The moment is still surreal for Clay County High School after winning its first state championship in boy’s basketball. Head Coach Rob Edwards said the team savored the victory before returning to hundreds of waiting fans. Prinicipal Teia Arms said the boy’s team will meet with elementary school kids to share the life lessons of […]
LA Sporting Tickets Now Being Sold Online Only
Tickets for Livingston Academy sporting events are being sold online only to make restricting capacities easier. Athletic Director Bruce Lamb said fans can now purchase tickets through a TSSAA approved website called Gofan.co. “We will sell nothing at the gate,” Lamb said. “This way it eliminates contact due to the COVID-19. All they do is […]
Clay HS Applies Stricter Limits For Friday’s Basketball Game
Clay County High School will be limiting capacity to a third for Friday’s home game against Eagleville. Principal Teia Arms said a combination of the school going virtual and rising COVID numbers the reason. “This is actually one of our local rules,” Arms said. “Because, we have went virtual this week due to a rise […]
