Putnam County Schools System to continue focusing on efforts to increase dual enrollment at Monterey High School. Director of Schools Corby King said there are pieces in the works to try and increase those numbers. He said one of those is through a partnership with Vol State which provide online opportunities for students. “So a student that meets certain criteria ... Read More »

Jackson County High School is set to bring back business pathways for its CTE program this year. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said this comes as a result of a new teacher position in the courses. He said it will bring a plethora of opportunities to the high school students to explore different career options. “We’re going to be able ... Read More »

A new bookkeeper for Overton County Government set to help ease the burden of work. County Executive Steven Barlow said the county was in desperate need of the assistance. He said the county had been operating in this way for several years, and it was time to make a change. “The ladies that work in this office, they work nights ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech saw an uptick of grad student enrollment during COVID, but now many of those students are graduating. Provost Lori Bruce said while the university is excited to see those students succeed, they want to continue the momentum and fill that graduate student pipeline. “It helps our citizens kind of set themselves apart in the workforce, it helps them ... Read More »

Heading back to school can be a stressful time for young students, but there are ways parents can ensure success. Local Pediatric Occupational Therapist Heidi Clopton said visual aids are beneficial when helping kids prep for the new school year. “Taking a picture of the classroom and a video, pictures with the teacher is fabulous too, and talking about those ... Read More »

Overton County Executive Steven Barlow taking on more of the county’s economic and industrial development efforts. Barlow said this is something he requested passed on to him because he believed it needed a fresh start in the county, in addition to saving the county money. He said when you live in the county and see what it needs, the stakes ... Read More »

Jackson County School District has found its new Director in Jason Hardy. Until his appointment Thursday night at the School Board meeting, Hardy served as the principal of Jackson County High School. Hardy received the majority of school board votes. “I’m super excited, my passion is Jackson County, I’m from here and moved away but I came back and the ... Read More »

Cumberland County taking the next step in expanding broadband services in the release of its matching funds for providers to complete the work. County Mayor Allen Foster said providers in Cumberland County had received some $26 million to conduct this work. He said the $3 million put up by the county help offset the cost of the broadband expansion for ... Read More »

Work on the west side of Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium is officially set to begin after the 2023 football season is completed. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the project has been several years in the making, the vision starting in 2012. He said it has taken many people to get to the university to the point where it can officially ... Read More »

Putnam County School System has approved a bid for Monterey High School’s new greenhouse, bringing the project one step closer to reality. CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the $95,000 bid will be funded through the Innovative School Model Grant. She said the building will be located just behind the ag classrooms at Monterey High School. “We have a signed agreement ... Read More »