Tennessee Tech recorded another successful Federal Graduation Rate for student athletes among public institutions. According to a NCAA report released Wednesday, 63 percent of student athletes that enrolled in 2015 graduated from the university. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the students deserve all of the credit. “When we recruit young men and young women, we tell them first and foremost ... Read More »

White County Chief Deputy Kenny Dobson named the Law Enforcement Officer of the Decade by the Sheriff’s Office. Dobson said he has served the department for over 30 years mainly as a school resource officer for 21 years. “It made me proud, and I was very happy,” Dobson said. “it was all of a surprise to me. i had no ... Read More »

What started as a memoir for his family has turned into a book for a Cookeville man. Jim Greeson authored “A Collection of Life Stories.” Greeson said he originally wrote the collection of some 50 stories for his daughter and grandchildren. “When they get older and if they are interested and want to know more about Grandpa Jim, then it ... Read More »

Circuit Court Judge Caroline Knight said she is glad to see state leaders prioritize putting an end to sex trafficking. The state’s efforts once again ranked as the best in the nation by a leading organization called Shared Hope International. Knight said as a judge, she has seen firsthand how increased funding and additional support to victims has helped the ... Read More »

The Highlands Economic Partnership hosting its first CareerFest Thursday, and it will include potential employees who live outside of the Upper Cumberland. Director of Investor and Community Relations Adam Poe said the workforce in the Upper Cumberland is the limiting factor in scaling the economy. Poe said that is why the partnership targeted 300 zip codes across the country that ... Read More »

Finding a local turkey for Thanksgiving may be a challenge as one local provider has no supply left. Peaceful Pastures is located in Smith County and provides whole birds once a year for Thanksgiving. Owner Jenny Drake said the high demand is normal. “We start taking reservations on Labor Day weekend, and we sold out I think November 4th. We ... Read More »

The Monterey Finance Committee has recommended the majority of the city’s remaining federal COVID money to be used for park improvements. Committee Chair Bill Wiggins said members decided that Whitaker Park needs new playground equipment. “That will include replacing some dilapidated and dangerous metal fixtures down there,” Wiggins said. “We want to upgrade that park and the playground in particular.” ... Read More »

Two Van Buren County Commissioners want more financial information in its quarterly reports provided by some departments. During a Tuesday night commission meeting, Commissioner Brickford Wall said he believes the reports provided do not show a complete picture of finances. “Being asked to approve the quarterly reports, I would like to see a little bit more information on a couple ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission voted to provide air evacuation coverage for full-time county employees. County Executive Steven Barlow said the county will absorb the some $60 charge so each employee and their household will benefit. “This is just an incentive for the family, because we do not pay the best in the world,” Barlow said. “To be able to do ... Read More »

The Clay County Solid Waste Department a step closer to installing trash compactors at its convenience centers. Mayor Dale Reagan said the county received a $50,000 grant that will be used to purchase and install the gear. “We’ve got about five different locations across the county that we call the green box sites,” Reagan said. “What we are trying to ... Read More »