Overton Makes Changes To Years Of Service For Employees
Overton County has approved key changes to how employees’ years of service are calculated, aiming to improve retention and recognize prior experience. County Executive Steven Barlow said the policy now allows county workers to carry over years from previous roles when moving to a different position internally. Barlow said the change was simply the right […]
Tech ROTC Holds Special PT Remembering 9/11 Attacks
Tennessee Tech Army ROTC Cadets used Thursday morning’s physical training session to remember the 9/11 attacks. Professor of Military Sciences Lt. Colonel Ben Sweeney organized this year’s memorial stair climb. Sweeney said the climb is done to remember the sacrifices of first responders after the 9/11 attacks. “We do it in OCPs with an army […]
New Veterans Organization Team RWB Hosting Event
A new organization founded by veterans is hosting it’s first annual Eaglepalooza on Saturday to help local veterans build community. Chapter Captain Anna Hummel, a veteran, said Team RWB was founded to help veterans regain their sense of belonging and community that may have been lost while transitioning back to civilian life. Hummel said Eaglepalooza […]
American Legion Membership Rule Change Open To More Veterans
The American Legion has changed its rules to get more veterans in its ranks. Clay County American Legion Post 18 Commander Bryan Brady said no matter the date of service or military branch, veterans with an honorable discharge are eligible. Brady said more veterans need to know about this change because its up to this […]
Sparta American Legion Giving Veterans Platform To Tell Their Story
Sparta’s American Legion Post 99 is asking all veterans to consider sharing their story with the public. The post will host a Veteran Story Day on Saturday from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Post Commander Ronald Lapierre said this Saturday will be an opportunity to give civilians insight into military life. Lapierre said this prevents history from […]
Memorial Day: More Than A Vacation
While enjoying your day off, do not forget Memorial Day is more than picnics and barbecues. Commander of the Cookeville Honors Guard Jim McAfee served in the Army for six years across America and Germany. McAfee has served over 1,600 funerals for veterans since joining the Honors Guard in 2011. McAfee said Memorial Day to […]
