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Van Buren Schools received a No Kid Hungry Grant that will allow them to extend their summer feeding program. Van Buren Supervisor of Nutrition Marlene DeLong said the school provides meals during the school year, but children lose access to those meals during the summer. She said the school relies on multiple grants to provide this needed service. “We are ... Read More »

Blood Assurance Cookeville hosts its third annual Block Party Saturday. Assistant Team Leader Jessie Phillips said the event is a way for Blood Assurance Cookeville to give back to the community and its donors. “We feel really close to our donors, and they’re always looking for ways to reach out and help us,” Phillips said. “And so this is kind ... Read More »

A property tax increase is on the table for the DeKalb County Commission’s new fiscal year budget. Mayor Matt Adcock said as currently proposed, the increase sits at around 27 cents. He said that an increase is necessary to help cover the county’s increased expenses. “It’s good because our employees are getting their yearly raises just like any other department ... Read More »

UCHRA eager to see how a new state grant opportunity to will play out in terms of addressing needs for childcare facilities. The Community Child Care Hub Pilot Grant will make available up to $5 million to help develop and establish locally managed childcare administrative hubs that will support networks of newly licensed childcare locations. Executive Director Mark Farley said ... Read More »

Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown is leaving. Brown will be taking a job as the Chief Academic Officer at the Tennessee Department of Education beginning July 15th. Brown’s responsibilities will include instructional strategy, early learning, special education, and career and technical education. Brown took the opportunity to thank the board and the school system Thursday for the work ... Read More »

Trudy Harper will serve another term as the Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees Chair. Harper’s term will now extend until July 2025. She was the only nominee. “I feel compelled to say before we vote, this wasn’t what any of us had expected, of course, I didn’t expect to do another two years,” Harper said. “Someone told me last night ... Read More »

Jackson County Teachers will be receiving a pay raise in the coming school year. This was passed in the 2023-24 school Year Budget by the Jackson County Board of Education Thursday. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the raises were changed from a flat rate to percentage-based in order to reward longevity and give teachers raises based on how long ... Read More »

Van Buren County received a no Kid Hungry Grant that will allow them to extend their summer feeding program through July. Van Buren Supervisor of Nutrition Marlene DeLong said the school provides meals during the school year, but children loose access to those meals during the summer and other school breaks. She said the school relies on multiple grants to ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council Member Chad Gilbert said he believes the city should consider performing some of its own paving projects. Gilbert said most paving is usually conducted by a private firm. He said while the contractors are good what they do, it might make more sense and help the city in the long run to pave smaller projects themselves. “We ... Read More »

The Putnam County Budget Committee voted 6-1 Thursday to take the next step with a 27.5 cent property tax increase for county residents. The approved proposal includes fully funding a new pay scale plan for county employees and 91 new employees. Mayor Randy Porter and his team will bring more formal cost estimates to the next committee meeting Monday night. ... Read More »