Celina Students Explore Global Cultures in Annual Project
Clay County middle school students spending this week in an annual cultural project that explores the history and lifestyles of different countries. Principal David Maxfield said the school has conducted the Around the World Project for several years to allow students to work in groups and represent specific nations. Maxfield said the event typically involves […]
EMS Personnel Prepare For New K-9 Rescue Legislation
Emergency service personnel across the Upper Cumberland will prepare for new legislation that allows them to treat and transport animals injured in the line of duty. Clay EMS Director Andrew Hall said the department currently has two canine units in the county with a third search and rescue dog in training for the Emergency Management […]
Clay Set To Appoint New Super, Working On Better Oversight
Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said he hopes next week’s Commission meeting will put the highway superintendent incident in the past. Clay County Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to appoint an interim highway superintendent, replacing Jason Browning. Reagan said the commission has the authority to fill the vacancy and will consider three candidates […]
FEMA Coming To Clay For One Week For Disaster Assistance
A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center will open in Celina the week of May 18th to provide Clay County storm survivors with in-person help for federal disaster assistance. The center will be located at 145 Cordell Hull Drive in Celina. The mobile sites are designed to give this winter’s storm survivors direct access to federal disaster […]
Clay Spring Cleanup Event Reduces Clutter Next Week
The Clay County Sanitation Department will conduct a spring cleanup event next week to provide residential pickup for large items residents can not transport themselves. Director of the Sanitation Department Meghan Deckard said the initiative is funded through a Tennessee Department of Transportation litter grant. Deckard said the department typically performs this service once a […]
Riddle’s Presence, Team Mindset Fuel Clay County Tennis
At Clay County High School, tennis player Martina Riddle has spent four years quietly building consistency, leadership, and energy. Riddle’s path into the sport started close to home. Her sister played first, and that was all it took. From there, Riddle said she grew into a dependable piece of Clay County’s lineup, developing not just […]
Lawyer: Clay Superintendent Successor Named Legally
Clay County Attorney Jimmy White said former Highway Superintendent Jason Browning did nothing wrong when he named his wife Angie Browning as his successor. Browning resigned last week as part of a plea deal. He pled guilty of stealing some $57,000 in diesel fuel. White said the situation, while uncommon, is permitted under Tennessee law. […]
Aaden Cherry Fuels Clay County Baseball’s Historic Push
After spending much of his school career away from home, Aaden Cherry has found exactly what he hoped for in his final baseball season with the Clay County Bulldogs: Familiarity, brotherhood and a chance to be part of something historic. Cherry attended Red Boiling Springs beginning in seventh grade and remained there until his junior […]
Clay Road Superintendent Resigns, Found Guilty Of Theft
Clay County Road Superintendent Jason Browning resigned on Wednesday after being found guilty on a charge of theft over $10,000. Browning faced multiple theft and official misconduct charges after an investigation by the comptroller’s office. It found that Browning misappropriated an estimated $57,000 in diesel fuel for his personal transportation business. That totals some 16,200 […]
Clay Residents Can Now Apply For New Federal Assistance
Clay County residents recovering from the winter’s severe storm can now apply for additional federal assistance from FEMA. President Donald Trump made the additional funding available. The designated areas were previously approved for Public Assistance before this individual aid was announced. The available aid features multiple options to help individuals and families recover from the […]
