White County Schools Want Community Input On New Law
The White County School System polling administration, educators, and the White County community on the potential implementation of a new law that allows teachers to carry handguns on campus. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said this issue is not as simple as a “yes” or “no” and will require feedback from everyone it would affect. […]
Crossville Police Offering Women’s Gun Familiarity Class
Crossville Police giving women the chance to become more familiar with firearms during a Saturday Ladies Only class. Captain Brian Eckelson said the class allows women to get comfortable with using a firearm. He said firearm safety and familiarity are important for any person, but many women have never fired, cleaned, or loaded a gun. […]
Cookeville PD Issuing New Gear To Officers
Cookeville Police Department set to issue new firearms to officers. PIO Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said the department was looking to transition to new pistols with upgraded technology. “By switching to the 9 mm pistol, this will make our officers gain compatibility with surrounding agencies,” Leonard said. “Along with the ability to mount a miniature electronic […]
Palace Theater Administrator Retiring August
After four years of service, Crossville’s Palace Theater administrator Ronny Hill will retire at the end of this summer. Hill first joined the Palace Theater in 2007 and became administrator in 2016. Hill said leaving the theater and the patrons he loves was no easy decision. “I have been here a long time,” Hill said. […]
