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Highlands Economic Partnership Optimistic About Industrial Prospects

Highlands Economic officials said they are optimistic about the region’s industrial prospects after a recent visit from state development officials. President and CEO Amy New said they try to bring in industrial partners and project managers annually to the area. The recent visit included representatives from the state department of Economic and Community Development and TVA. New said familiarity with ... Read More »

Smithville Looking To Hire More Lifeguards For Municipal Swimming Pool

City of Smithville in need of additional lifeguards to open its municipal swimming pool for the summer season. Manager Jeania Cawthorn said she is looking to hire 10 more lifeguards. She said they do not get the number of guards they need, the pool might not open for the summer for the first time ever. “That means that there’s not ... Read More »

Investigation Continues In White Co. After Sunday Shooting

Investigation continues in White County after a man shot his neighbor, then went into his home and shot himself. The District Attorney’s office identified Ray Phillips as the man who allegedly shot his neighbor George Nikkel. Then, Phillips went inside his Country Club Road home and shot himself. White County Sheriffs’ Deputies arrived at the home around 7 a.m. Sunday ... Read More »

TTU Proposed Budget Includes Three Percent Merit Pay Pool For Faculty, Staff

The proposed Tennessee Tech budget includes a three percent merit pay pool for faculty and staff. Tech President Phil Oldham said it is part of the five percent salary raise pool that is part of Governor Lee’s proposed budget. The raises would be based on performance evaluations with a minimum award of one percent and a maximum of seven percent. ... Read More »

State Department Of Revenue Hosting Rapid Hire Event At TTU

Tennessee Department of Revenue partnering with Tennessee Tech to host a rapid hire job fair. Communications Director Kelly Cortesi said the department has a long-standing relationship with Tennessee Tech through traditional job fair and alumni on staff. She said they will be interviewing for several auditor positions. During the event, applicants complete an application, and interview, and are considered for ... Read More »

TTU Women’s Basketball Making NCAA Preparations

Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team heading to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2000. TTU Athletics Director Mark Wilson said it is the goal of all teams in every sports program to make it to the NCAA tournament each year. He said the preparations for the tournament itself involve balancing several logistical components. “It is a huge effort ... Read More »

DeKalb Sheriff’s Dept. Continuing Search For Missing Woman

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department will discuss the next moves in the search for missing 32-year-old Brittany Miller. Miller has been missing since July 2022. Sheriff Patrick Ray said the widespread controlled search Saturday across some 187 acres near her Hurricane Ridge home yielded no results. “We will sit down today and regroup and see where we need to go next,” ... Read More »

White Co. Polls To Open Tuesday For Sales Tax Referendum

White County polls will open Tuesday for the vote on the proposed sales tax referendum. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the election comes after the town of Sparta increased its sales tax rate from the state’s 9.25 percent to 9.75 percent several years ago. He said the vote will allow county residents to decide if they want the sales ... Read More »

Cookeville Art Studio And Gallery Celebrates Opening With Remodel

Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery celebrating the opening of its fully remodeled building. Terri Ritter said they have spent the last year searching for grants and fundraising for the more than $17,000 project. She said with the building not having been updated since the 1980s, it was time for a change. “After 40 years of course it’s going to be ... Read More »

LA Students Enjoying New Weight Room Facility

Livingston Academy students getting good use of the newly-installed weight room. New Football Coach Matthan Houser said the new facility came in part with LA’s football stadium remodeling project. He said the all-sports weight room facility has doubled the pieces of equipment it uses and better accommodates 40 to 45 students. “We were lifting in a much smaller room, much ... Read More »