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Power of Putnam wants you to know that you do not have to wait for Drug Take-Back days to drop off your old medication. Executive Director Bill Gibson said the organization has set up new safe drop-off locations for citizens to take their medication. Gibson said that the drop-off initiative is an effort to help combat the abuse of prescription ... Read More »

Vol State will be offering new adult education classes in Clay County. Classes will be available in-person, online, and with a hybrid option. Vol State Vice President for Economic Development and Regional Centers Nicholas Bishop said they want classes to be as convenient as possible. “When you’re trying to raise a family and put food on the table, and work ... Read More »

Dr. Zahanjiang John Liu has been named Tennessee Tech’s Vice President For Research, effective October 1. Liu currently serves as Vice President at Syracuse. He previously served as Associate Provost at Auburn. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday to hire Liu after a nationwide search. Liu has been awarded more than 80 research grants totaling ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech ranks 135th among the nation’s public universities according to the latest data from U.S. News & World Report, second in the state to only the University Of Tennessee. The university ranked 249th among all universities nationally. Tech’s Business, Computer Science, Engineering and Nursing programs are received recognition. In addition, Tech was named to the “A+ Schools For B ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Human Resources Director recognized for her work in Risk Management, something Libby Rutledge calls a surprise. Rutledge said she’s been in HR for 25 plus years in the private world, but had really not dealt much much with risk management. Then, she came to work for the city and had to learn that part of the job. Public Entity ... Read More »

The Tennessee Tech Theater Concentration has moved to the College of Fine Arts as a way to better showcase the work of students and faculty. The department had been housed inside the Department of English inside the College of Arts and Science for some 30 years. Jennifer Shank is the Dean of the College of Fine Arts. “Typically theater is ... Read More »

Demolition is complete on a Willow Avenue business, the next step in the City Of Cookeville’s project to widen West Stevens Street. As part of the project, the city entered into an agreement to purchase a portion of the property where the Country Bumpkin sits. The store has moved into its new location next door, the demolition is finished, the ... Read More »

Monterey High School is getting an Archery Team, but its going to need sponsors to get funding. Head coach Rachel Goodwin said she plans on reaching out to potential sponsors in the coming weeks. She said she hopes to have the equipment ready after fall break and be prepared to compete by December. “I would really love if anybody wants ... Read More »

White County Schools enrollment remains basically unchanged from a year ago, still down from pre-COVID numbers. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said some 3,850 students are enrolled after the first month of the school year. Dronebarger said the number is about where schools officials expected. “We’ve seen an increase in Doyle, and we have plans to add onto that school ... Read More »

A wet start to the summer will likely bring the Upper Cumberland beautiful fall colors and a slew of fall allergens. Local Allergist Dr. Erin Rohman said as the grass pollen season ends, the ragweed season is ratcheting up. Ragweed and goldenrod are the biggest pollen producers around the region, with the peak coming in the next few weeks. Rohman ... Read More »