Clay and Jackson Counties are trying to fill the role of Veterans Service Officer. The position opened up after Brad Halfacre stepped away after being in the role since July of 2021. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the only qualification is you are required to be a veteran. “We have a lot of you know elderly veterans in our ... Read More »
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Edgar Evins State Park Awarded Excellence In Resource Management
Edgar Evins State Park recognized for Excellence in Resource Management by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Park Manager Brad Halfacre said resource management involves taking care of natural resources such as trees and wildflowers to create a “Native Pollinator Corridor.” He said last year the park sprayed, burned, and hydroseeded over one mile of roadside with a native ... Read More »
Brad Halfacre Hired As New Jackson, Clay Co. Veterans Service Officer
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 »
State Parks Hosting Volunteer Events For TN Promise Service Hours
Tennessee Parks across the Upper Cumberland are offering volunteer events Saturday for students who need TN Promise service hours. Edgar Evins State Park Manager Brad Halfacre said his park will be cleaning up the Highland Rim Nature Trail on Saturday. Halfacre said flood debris on the trail is the effort they’ve targeted for students. “If I had the choice of ... Read More »