A Crossville student has identified, counted, and placed flag holders at approximately 500 veteran graves. 11th grader Chase Mullen said the idea to organize the project came during the summer. “I worked for the city cemetery for the summer as a job,” Mullen said. “And then I noticed that the veterans were having trouble putting flags out for Memorial Day ... Read More »
Chicks and ducklings given as gifts during the Easter season often become more work than expected. Dekalb County 4-H Youth Development Agent Leigh Fuson said some families may be equipped for the baby birds, but most are not. “Then that is a great option for you possibly. And it teaches great responsibility for your kids and can be a great ... Read More »
Volunteer State Community College at Livingston will host an information session for the new nursing degree program Tuesday. Coordinator of Public Relations and Marketing Eric Melcher said the session will give those interested the tools to apply for the program. “We are very excited about it,” Melcher said. “And we are having an information session on Tuesday, April 23 at ... Read More »
Crews will begin moving dirt for the construction of the Upperman Veterans’ Monument next week. Manager of the Upperman Campus Community Council Eric Brown said the school administration has already approved the monument construction plan. “So hopefully next week, they will be able to get crews out there to begin moving dirt and getting sidewalks and some of the concrete ... Read More »
A study has ranked Algood as the 22nd safest city in Tennessee. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said he feels proud about the ranking. “I’m excited about it. Of course, everybody would like for it to be in the top one position, but at 22 we have a lot going on. We have had a lot of changes in the ... Read More »
Multiple Upper Cumberland Vol-State students will compete in the National SkillsUSA competition in June. According to a press release, the students showed off their job skills at the statewide SkillsUSA competition in Chattanooga. Volunteer State Community College students scored top honors in four categories while placing in several others. The competition allows students to meet future employers and demonstrate professional ... Read More »
The Monterey Cup and Saucer will permanently close on Tuesday following the purchase of the restaurant. New owner David Caratachea said the Cup and Saucer will become a Mexican restaurant in the coming months. “We are very excited to come to Monterey. We have other Mexican restaurants in Tennesse,” Caratachea said. “They are called Los Agaves. We have one in ... Read More »
The Algood City Council discussed a possible 10 percent property tax rate decrease for the 2019-2020 budget during a work session Monday. City Manager Keith Morrison said the decrease would take the rate to .4407 per hundred. “There has been some talk of cutting the per one hundred tax rate,” Morrison said. “We are currently at .4887 per 100 property ... Read More »
Putnam County elementary schools will host early kindergarten registration and orientation tomorrow. Curriculum Supervisor Jill Ramsey said the orientations help new-kindergarteners build excitement. “That’s the main thing. We want kids to come to school unafraid, knowing a little bit about what kind of environment to expect,” Ramsey said. “A friendly smile on the teacher’s face that they already recognize. That ... Read More »
Tennessee Technological University has announced a total of over $334,000 raised during the I Heart Tech Students campaign. Director of the Tennessee Tech Crawford Alumni Center Brandon Boyd said the donors decided how Tennessee Tech will spend the funding. “With Tech, we always honor the donor’s wishes so wherever the donor designates the gift that is the fund the gift ... Read More »
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