Parkview Elementary School will have a new parking pad for Pre-K student drop-off by fall break. Principal Melody Presley said she had heard from teachers and supervisors that Pre-K parents needed access to classrooms during morning drop-off or when delivering fresh clothing. Presley said she was able to fast-track a new concrete area, first speaking with the school’s maintenance worker ... Read More »

We Are One will hand out 103,000 pounds of food, 5,000 pairs of shoes, and 4,000 hot meals on Saturday at the Cumberland County Community Complex. Board Member Jason Sitton said he participated in a community disaster relief effort last year. Sitton said members of his Bible study started asking when they were doing the relief program this year. Sitton ... Read More »

Members of the McMinnville Water and Wastewater Departments were out on the river this week removing litter. Water Plant Operator Rob Bernhardt said the crew put on their swimsuits and took to their kayaks to search the water and shore for trash and tires. Berhhardt said there was more trash this year due to recent flooding. “I’d say some larger ... Read More »

Van Buren School Board voted to use $84,000 grant for tutors to meet third grade retention law requirements. Spencer Elementary School Principal Amanda Binkley said the school had received Tennessee All Corps funding late last year to help prevent kids  from being held back by the third grade retention law. Binkley said an after school program last year had worked ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Diversity Advocates will host the third annual Celebration of Cultures Saturday on the Square in Fairfield Glade. Event Co-Chair Lynn Pahl said there will be music, dance, food, and art displays representing diverse cultures. Pahl said the annual celebration is an opportunity for the Upper Cumberland to highlight diversity and celebrate unity. “I just want all cultures to ... Read More »

On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Upper Cumberland Election Administrators gave thanks for poll workers. Putnam County Election Administrator Michele Honeycutt said the county had recently combined some precincts, reducing the total from 22 to 18. Honeycutt said this was because they had a hard time recruiting poll workers. “Just encourage your friends, your family,” Honeycutt said. “It’s a good ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech launched its new Science DMZ communication network, designed to help universities share their research. Assistant Director of Network Operations, David Hales said Science DMZ is a common network used by researchers. He said that universities use the network typically to conduct advanced research. What makes the program especially popular, Hales said, is the ease and speed with which ... Read More »

Jackson County Sheriff’s Officer Miquela Sullivan said her K9 Partner Ivar will receive stab and bullet-proof armor in October. Sullivan said Ivar is always on the front lines with her and she felt he should have the same protection as she does. She said after she had ordered Ivar’s armor from the nonprofit Vested Interests in K9s, she found out ... Read More »

As Tech’s College of Business students start the fall term, they will see Johnson Hall reproduced in Foundation Hall. Director of Program Development and Engagement Cheryl Montgomery said Johnson Hall is undergoing significant renovations. Montgomery said the College of Business had worked extensively over the summer with University Facilities to replicate the college’s teaching and learning spaces in Foundation Hall. ... Read More »

Cookeville student Alberto Medrano selected for regional soccer Olympic Development Program after five years with All In Futbol Club. Club Coach Davis Draper said Medrano showed promise early on, demonstrating hard work, intelligence, and diligence. Draper said Medrano had reached a level that most players never reach. But when asked about this great accomplishment, Medrano said he is very grateful ... Read More »