Tennessee Tech’s enrollment of international students has dropped just over 20 percent due to COVID. Senior Associate Provost Mark Stephens said the majority of the 250 international students currently on campus are returning students. “It has depressed our enrollment of international students largely because of the difficult in making travel arrangements,” Stephens said. “And also, in terms of students getting ... Read More »

Overton County Nursing Home residents will have the opportunity to vote on October 6th for November’s election. If visiting restrictions are lifted, the election commission is prepared to send workers on location. If not, employees of the nursing home will assist residents with voting. Overton Election Commission Administrator Craig Story said the plan is similar to August’s election. “We are ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech raised over $8 million in the 2019 fiscal year. The total includes cash, pledges, stocks, gifts-in-kind and new planned gifts. President Phil Oldham said nearly $2 million for scholarships came from cash donations alone. Almost all of the donations are earmarked for specific scholarships or projects by the donors. Oldham said the gifts will have a positive and ... Read More »

New COVID guidelines will be in place for Thursday night’s game against Livingston Academy after fans failed to socially distance during the first game. Tickets will be limited and pre-sold at the high school’s main office only. No tickets will be sold at the entrance of the game. COVID screenings will be required at the gates. Fans will be required ... Read More »

Putnam County maintained its 16th rank among Tennessee counties in tourism last year. Tourists spent over $145 million while visiting Putnam County resulting in almost $3 million of local taxes. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau Executive Director Molly Brown said the growth proves Putnam County is becoming tourism hot spot. “Putnam County is definitely becoming a destination,” Brown said. “I think ... Read More »

The Monterey Lions Club Disaster Response Team will respond to its 78th disaster once Hurricane Laura strikes. The team is currently at Shreveport, Louisiana waiting. Leader Ken Hall said after the hurricane passes, his team will respond to the areas in most need. “Once we see where the destruction is, then I will be calling in the remaining members of ... Read More »

This year’s honey harvest is jarred and ready for purchase. Herel’s Half Acre Farms Beekeeper Jeff Herel has been in the honey business for over 50 years. He said the taste and quantity of honey depends on the weather. “This year happened to be an off year,” Herel said. “We had a lot of cold weather and rain, which washed ... Read More »

Parking at Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park has expanded. The new gravel parking area is located towards the mountain bike trail head under construction. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the additional parking will serve additional park visitors once the trail is completed. “This was needed in that area,” Cleary said. “Previously, just some dirt, very uneven. There was also some washouts ... Read More »

The Pickett County Historical Society will launch a plaque program to recognize historical buildings. The Campbell Cabin will be the first to receive the honor this Saturday. County Historian Richard Pierce said the plaque will distinguish the cabin’s name and year it was built. “Something the historical society is doing is recognizing old buildings,” Pierce said. “It was in the ... Read More »

As students spend more time online with classwork, the risk of cyber crimes against children increases. The TBI has received more than 450 tips about potential internet crimes against children this year. Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said a relationship with your child is the most important part of cyber safety. “You are not able to monitor your kid’s activities ... Read More »