Tennessee Tech is expecting to get the cupola from Derryberry Hall removed by the end of this week. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said crews will be disconnecting the chimes and clock during the week. Roberts said the next step is completing the roof repairs to prep for the new cupola. He said the new cupola ... Read More »

Cade Simmons has been elected as the state’s 4-H Congress Governor, the first time a Van Buren County student has taken that honor. 4-H Agent Paula May said this is a huge honor for the county’s youth to get this positive recognition. She said that Simmons has been an active 4-H member since fourth grade, participating in any and all ... Read More »

A compromise was reached between Fentress County Commissioners and Highway Department on a road improvement loan. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said $800,000 was approved by the commission. Johnson said 44 roads will get improvements under the modified plan. “It’s going to be good to some folks who have lived on some rough roads so several years now,” Johnson said. “So ... Read More »

The Highway 127 widening project will be in the utility relocation phase for the next 12 months. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said the widening will stretch 4.87 miles from North of I-40 to North of Potato Farm Road in Cumberland County. Bradley said motorists will need to watch their speeds and check for signage during utility relocation. “During the relocation ... Read More »

The Van Buren County Commission has given Priority Waste Services until October 1 to close on the BDS property sale. County Mayor Greg Wilson was not in attendance but submitted a letter asking the commission to nullify the bid if the date is not met. Commissioner Henry Seamons responded to a citizen who asked why the company has extended this ... Read More »

WCTE is opening its station doors for Becky Magura’s community sendoff on Friday. Station Manager Avery Hutchins said this is a chance to share memories and well wishes with Magura before she joins Nashville Public Television. Hutchins said this would not be possible without community support over Magura’s 39 years at the station. “She has been in people’s homes on ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has set a new fundraising record, with over $22 million being committed to the university. In the fiscal year ending June 30, $6 million alone in money towards student scholarships was raised. The total includes cash, pledges, stocks and gifts. Tech’s new engineering building continued to be attract donor support towards the university’s flagship college. $4.34 million was ... Read More »

The White County Commission approved an $800,000 capital outlay note for paving work on Monday night. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county has roughly $2 million in paving budgeted this fiscal year. Robinson said it was good timing to try and do as much work as possible. “This year the bids for paving came in lower than they’ve ... Read More »

The Putnam County Election Commission is pushing to get high school students registered to vote with a new voter registration award. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has launched the Anne Dallas Dudley Award for individual high schools. Putnam County Elections Administrator Michele Honeycutt said registering 85 percent to 100 percent of eligible seniors will earn schools the recognition. “Every ... Read More »

Sunday’s rainfall caused Cummins Falls State Park to close as a safety precaution. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said the park monitors rainfall through radar, the National Weather Service and its own rain and water depth gauges. Cutcher said the park adds as many layers of protection as possible to prepare for the unexpected. “When we think there’s a possibility of ... Read More »