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The Cumberland County Schools have seen a big increase in the number of students participating in dual enrollment and work-based learning from last year. Dual enrollment students increased from 79 students last fall to 355 students now. Work-based learning has grown from 139 students last year to 331 students. Cumberland County Director of Schools William Stepp said the whole school ... Read More »

Jerry Short beginning work as the Veterans Services Officer for Clay and Jackson Counties. The role helps veterans figure out what benefits they may qualify for. Short said his experience trying to file for his own benefits is what inspired him to pursue the role. He said the process is complicated, and it is easy to miss out on benefits. ... Read More »

Three White County United Methodist Churches will join forces to present the Still I Rise Women’s Conference on Saturday. Kynett United Methodist Church Lay Servant Cynthia Gist said the event will focus on empowering and encouraging women. Gist said that church leaders felt it was the right time to host this event because it has been a difficult season for ... Read More »

Baxter Mayor John Martin hopeful of meeting with T-DOT officials over the next week or so about the community’s road needs. Martin said he wants to discuss the work planned for the area around Exit 280. The state appropriated $22 million for intersection upgrades last November. Extensive surveying and street marking has already been done. “We’re hoping that they give ... Read More »

McMinnville Police Department reminding all of us to keep an eye out for walkers, runners, and those getting out of cars as Pedestrian Safety Month wraps up. McMinnville Patrol Officer Mark Mara said with more citizens outside during the fall, people can often wonder into traffic without drivers noticing. Mara said pedestrians have the right-of-way. “Remember even though you do ... Read More »

Dekalb County will open a new fire station in Liberty Wednesday, hoping to cut down response time on the western end of the county. Dekalb County Fire Chief Donny Green said the new district station will be a futuristic approach to providing equipment support to areas lacking emergency resources. The station will accommodate a fire engine, a water tanker, and ... Read More »

A $100,000 state tourism grant will help Putnam County with the construction of the new Fairgrounds off Tennessee Avenue. County Mayor Randy Porter said the money will be used for lighting and electricity in the arena area. He said the grant will pay roughly one-third of the $300,000 project. “We think this event center and new fairgrounds, all that is ... Read More »

Get your last minute tax-free shopping in before the Grocery Tax Holiday ends Tuesday night. The three-month tax-free period on food will end at midnight. Putnam County Ag Extension Agent Michelle Parrott said the savings from no taxes on food may seem small, but it adds up. She said you can stock up and save. “If you freeze those properly, ... Read More »

A steel manufacturing company will expand its operations into Warren County creating some 50 new jobs. The state announced Tuesday that McNeilus Steel will spend some $23 million to expand to Morrison. The new facility will open on East Maple Street. McNeilus Steel General Manager Zachary Ernst said that the company has been providing steel products around the country for ... Read More »

A Byrdstown man faces sexual misconduct charges following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. 55-year-old Steve K. Fulton booked into the Pickett County Jail on one count of incest. His bond set Monday at $50,000. The investigation began in October, 2022 when the Pickett County Sheriff’s Office and TBI special agents began looking into allegations of sexual misconduct. ... Read More »