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A decision on whether to expand or build a new Dekalb County Jail is coming for the county commission. Sheriff Patrick Ray said the Tennessee Corrections Institute found the jail’s square footage was not up to standards during an inspection last year. Ray said the pandemic set back a CTAS feasibility study while beds are continuing to fill up. “A ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has been named one of this year’s Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award winner for building green. University Sustainability Manager Delayne Miller said the new lab science building contributed to the award. Miller said the facility was certified by the U.S. Green Building Council for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. “This building is our first LEED certified building that ... Read More »

Jackson County native Brad Halfacre will serve as the new Veterans Service Officer for both Jackson and Clay Counties. Richard Accurso as well as four other local veterans on the hiring board made the decision Wednesday. Accurso said the Navy veteran showed an excitement to serve that the committee wanted. “He seemed to understand that there is a need in ... Read More »

WCTE President and CEO Becky Magura was surprised and honored when she got word she was selected to lead Nashville Public Television. Magura said that WCTE’s accomplishments over the year showed she could succeed in a major market. However, Magura said her staff that got the station to this point made it all possible and are ready to achieve more. ... Read More »

WCTE President and CEO Becky Magura is leaving her role, becoming the new President and CEO of Nashville Public Television. Magura started at WCTE more than 39 years ago. In that time, she has held numerous production, educational outreach and management positions at the station. In 1995 Magura became Station Manager, then in 2006 she was appointed as President and ... Read More »

Registration for Putnam County’s Fairest of the Fair Pageant comes to a close this Friday. Pageant Chair Shannon Hayes said in this pageant, first place can not be earned by just appearance. Hayes said young women are judged more on their confidence and personality. “Twenty-five percent of their score is based on their interview,” Hayes said. “So, we have stage ... Read More »

UCHRA is looking for residents across the region to take its Community Needs Assessment to help focus service efforts. Community Services Assistant Director Megan Spurgeon said UCHRA wants input from citizens, elected officials, law enforcement and more. Spurgeon said services are often tied to a certain poverty level, however that has expanded during the pandemic. “If someone is technically over ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has announced Joe Fisher as its News and Communications Director. Fisher brings more than four decades of experience, working most recently as director of broadcasting for Vanderbilt Athletics. Fisher said his mission is to take the stories from Tech to another level of recognition. “I’m just looking forward to trying to finding a way to enhance and reach ... Read More »

The Clay County Chamber of Commerce has started a hiring program to directly connect employers with prospective workers. Director Doug Young said he developed the idea with the goal to decrease high unemployment rates in the county. “Come by the chamber and fill out a generic application, and then what we will do is scan that application and provide it ... Read More »

The White County Board of Education will hear the summary report on the future of Central View Elementary School Thursday. District Two Board Member Bob Young said a subcommittee met on this topic to hear community opinions on future uses for the closed school. Young said many options are being heard, but a community center got the most positive feedback. ... Read More »