The Jackson County Board of Education will move forward with adding a sprinkler system to the district’s new CTE building. Maintenance Supervisor Josh Morgan told the board Monday night that the fire marshal said to him that the building would have to have a sprinkler system unless they made the building 500 square feet smaller. Morgan said it was worth ... Read More »

The Livingston Academy Quarterback Club has a new full-color media guide for sale as part of its annual fundraising efforts. Vice President Josh Scott said the new look will take their already professional media guide to a whole new level of quality. “That’ll change the way the quality of our ads are,” Scott said. “It’ll change the way the quality ... Read More »

Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit returned to Cookeville Monday to teach citizens about the importance of honoring veterans. Volunteer Coordinator Tracy Chamberland said the exhibit is a kind of traveling museum with a small store, extensive information about Wreaths Across America, and three short videos detailing the organization, its founder, and the work it does. Chamberland said it is ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has a new center dedicated to coordinating the study of artificial intelligence throughout the university and in the community. The Machine Intelligence and Data Science (MInDS) Center aims to work with people and departments all across the university. Co-Director Dr. Bill Eberle said everyone on campus is being affected by AI regardless of their industry or field of ... Read More »

Putnam County YMCA CEO Mandy Perhay said a new YMCA-run recreation center in Crossville would provide benefits to both regions. The Putnam Y considering a partnership with the city of Crossville to fund, build, and operate a recreation center. She said that having both centers managed by the same team would allow for a lot of cost-saving and shared services ... Read More »

While the number of homeless across the Upper Cumberland remained consistent over the last year, homelessness among young adults has risen. Homeless Programs Advocate Vivian Walker said the total number of homeless people surveyed in the January around 600, similar to last year’s results. “We’re seeing, probably the biggest thing, is there’s a huge increase, like, like a ninety percent ... Read More »

The Sparta-White County Senior Center’s new pickleball court named in honor of Jim Floyd for his work as the center’s interim director. Senior Center Director Jayne Guy said Floyd was a key part of the revitalization of the center. Floyd said he was surprised by the award and is deeply grateful to both the city and members of the senior ... Read More »

The Tennessee Justice Bus will be providing a free legal clinic at the Magness Library in McMinnville Monday. Justice Bus Coordinator Alyvia Bush said there will be a volunteer attorney there to give legal assistance, resources, and advice on any civil matters. Bush said she feels some people avoid the bus in fear that it is part of the broader ... Read More »

Park View Elementary School celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week with a survivor challenge game for staff to participate in. Principal Dr. Melody Presley said staff members come into the office each day and spin a wheel with various prizes and comedic, lighthearted challenges on it. Presley said completing challenges earns points, and the person with the most points by the end ... Read More »

Multiple Baxter residents concerned about the activities they are seeing from certain people on Wheeler Street. Multiple citizens said they have seen people from a specific house on the street acting as if they are on drugs throughout the day and night. Residents also said there was recently a stabbing in the area. Lifelong Resident Cathy Jones said the people ... Read More »