Millard Oakley Library Awarded Technology Grant
The Millard Oakley Public Library awarded the Training Opportunities for the Public Grant Tuesday to improve its technology within the library. Library Director Judith Cutright said the grant will be used to buy wi-fi hotspots and upgrade the internet infrastructure of the library. “This is vital for school purposes, for entertainment, or for those that […]
New Law Honors Allons Man, Prorates Tag Refunds
New legislation requires the Tennessee Department of Revenue to offer registration fee refunds to families of deceased freight vehicle operators. District 41 State Representative Ed Butler said he worked to pass the Ethan Wade Walls Act after working with the Allons-based family. He said Walls and his brother borrowed money in April, 2023 to pursue […]
Butler Sponsoring Bills To Expand Secondary Options
State Representative Ed Butler has sponsored a pair of bills focused on providing more flexible post-secondary education options for Upper Cumberland students. Butler said one bill will allow students to use the Tennessee Promise in summer semesters, allowing graduated seniors to use the scholarship immediately after high school. He said many students are motivated to […]
Butler’s Pilot Program Bill Aims To Streamline Foster Care
Representative Ed Butler sponsoring a new Foster Care Pilot Program Bill that would use private entities to streamline the state’s foster care process. Butler said the plan includes a five-year period of private agencies taking in 450 kids per year from the Department of Children’s Services. He said these agencies would assume all decision-making rights […]
State Representative Ed Butler Preparing For First General Assembly Session
Newly Elected State Representative Ed Butler preparing for his first General Assembly gathering January 10th. Butler said he has spent his time in office speaking with constituents about their concerns. One in particular he wants to address is the jail in Morgan County. “I have some adoption legislation that I have been working on that […]
