The Jackson County School District is in the process of creating content to help teachers across Tennessee. Jackson County Schools are one of five districts creating model lesson plan videos. Supervisor of Instruction Tammy Woolbright said the system’s early adoption of the “Sounds First” approach towards early literacy made this possible. Woolbright said the lessons focus on the science of ... Read More »

Day light Saving Time is about to end, signaling time to once again check smoke alarms. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said homeowners might find they need new batteries or even a new alarm entirely. White said checking twice a year is a simple process with a huge impact. “The difference of not having one and actually having one in ... Read More »

Overton County Health and Rehab is reopening visitations due to the county’s COVID positivity rate. The Overton County Health Department reported a 3.4 percent positivity rate this week.  Public Relations Director Scott Stevens said offering visitations are important to keeping those in the facility connected with friends and family. “If you would like to visit us on a nice warm ... Read More »

The new Southwest Putnam County K-8 School will have its own identity in the near future. The Putnam County Board of Education discussed plans to set a naming committee at the December board meeting. Board Member Kim Cravens said when the board selects community members to appoint, they can look out of their district. Cravens said Park View Elementary parents ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech is hosting the 131st meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science on Saturday. The Tennessee Academy of Science directs Tennesseans on various science issues. Tech Physics Professor Adam Holley will be the featured speaker. The meeting is highlighted by poster and oral presentations from students. In addition to morning poster sessions, there will be several oral presentations in ... Read More »

The Putnam County Board of Education got a closer look at plans for the new Southwest K-8 school. The Upland Design Group showed exactly how they were able to cut roughly 5,000 square feet from the design while still keeping the same number of classrooms. Director of Schools Corby King said this was all an effort to stay within budget. ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Home Builders Association is holding its first ever Fall Home Show. The event takes place on Friday and Saturday. Executive Officer Kennetha Kilburn said they only bring in local experts to answer questions any homeowner might be struggling with. They will get to find a lot of information about possibly remodeling their home or maybe starting fresh,” ... Read More »

The Fentress County Highway Department is pursuing a federal grant for repaving nearly eight miles of road. Highway Administrator Joey Reagan said this would be through the Federal Lands Access Program. Reagan said the grant would improve access to the Honey Creek Overlook, Big South Fork River and Mount Helen Area. “If this program can get kicked off, there’s several ... Read More »

The Lodge at Fall Creek Falls is set to open in early 2022, that means time to ramp up hiring. On-the-spot interviews are taking place Friday a. Park Manger Jacob Young said more than 60 new jobs are coming to Van Buren County with lodging returning to the park. “When you get over here, there’s very much a family feel, ... Read More »

Water access in Overton County could see longstanding issues resolved through American Rescue Plan money. County Executive Ben Danner said up to $6 million in work extending water or improving infrastructure are being considered. “We’ve got some areas at Dry Hollow and some places in Rickman and some other places,” Danner said. “For years the county has tried to get ... Read More »