Clay Anti-Drug Coalition Hosting Movie Night For Awareness
The Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition hosting a memorial and movie night event to spread awareness of overdoses. Prevention Coordinator Kody Thompson said overdose awareness is near and dear to the Coalition’s hearts. Thompson said the theme of this year’s event will be “here as one big family driven by hope,” so it was important to […]
Clay Residents React To Parks Master Plan Debut Wednesday
More water activities, upgrades to the Maple Grove Community Center, increased educational options through parks. Those are some of the items included in a proposed Clay County Parks and Recreation Master Plan unveiled Wednesday night during a town hall event. Clay County Executive Dale Reagan said the county has wanted to make a plan for […]
Mayors Concerned About Unknowns In Commodity Transition
Several City and County Mayors voiced concerns Wednesday morning about rural counties’ ability to receive food following the state take over of UCHRA’s commodity program. Three food banks, including Second Harvest, will take over the program in October after a decision by the state. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the Middle Tennessee region lacks […]
Ayers Institute Making Good Start With Clay Senior Class
First reports show impacts already from the Ayers Institute’s early involvement with Clay County High School students. The Ayers Institute helps students in distressed or lower income communities get exposure to careers and colleges as they get ready to graduate high school. High School Principal Dr. Gary Tinsley said the Ayers counselors have been very […]
Clay Board Sending Phones, Erosion Control For Bid
The Clay County School Board approved Thursday night accepting bids for two new phone systems. Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the phone systems in Central Office and some of the schools have been changed over the last few years. Bailey said there are still two more schools in the district with phone systems that are […]
Clay Highway Superintendent Court Hearing Rescheduled
The first court hearing for Former Clay County Highway Superintendent Jason Browning has been rescheduled once again. Browning is facing charges of theft and three counts of official misconduct. Browning’s court hearing will now take place on November 3 at 1pm.
Fire Ants Highly Aggressive, Can Sting, Common In Area
You may have seen the mounds or the piles or dirt. Fire ants are the little-but-mighty insect that can bring trouble to yards and pastures. Clay County Ag Extension Agent Wyatt Montooth said fire ants can be identified by their red coloring that gets darker near the tail. Montooth said fire ants tend to congregate […]
Statewide Prayer Month To Be Observed In Four UC Counties
For the second consecutive year, a Tennessee House Joint Resolution has made July a statewide month of prayer with services set Tuesday. The idea for a month of prayer was initially proposed in a 2024 joint resolution. Putnam County Coordinator Marcia Mullins said this year, a similar resolution was brought forward by Representative Monty Fritts […]
Donaldson Park Installs Rocket Boxes To Protect Bat Species
Rocket boxes being installed around Celina’s Donaldson Park to protect Tennessee’s threatened and endangered bat species. TWRA Biodiversity Survey Coordinator Mallory Tate Cogburn said bat boxes are artificial structures built for female bats to roost during the summer months. Tate Cogburn said bats raise their young in snags, or dead trees, because they provide a […]
Cassetty Named Highlands Residential Services Director
Chris Cassetty said the chance to lead Highlands Residential Services led him out of retirement. Cassetty was the Director of Operations at Highlands until he retired. Cassetty said there seemed to be mutual interest on his return between him and the HRS Board. Cassetty said the board viewed him as “plug and play,” which makes […]
