Tag Archives: Celina

The Clay County School System has contracted with an outside service to fill the District Psychologist role. ProCare Therapy will be utilized for $77 an hour. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said it was a challenging role to fill, but one of importance for all students. “When we came back this past year with the COVID-19 situation there were a ... Read More »

The Clay County Board of Education discussed three ideas to use ESSER 3.0 funding during a Thursday work session. Option 1: a middle school addition onto the high school. Option 2: new bathrooms and layout changes to free up space at Celina K-8 Option 3. a new gym for either Celina K-8 or Clay County High School. However Board Chairman ... Read More »

The American Legion has changed its rules to get more veterans in its ranks. Clay County American Legion Post 18 Commander Bryan Brady said no matter the date of service or military branch, veterans with an honorable discharge are eligible. Brady said more veterans need to know about this change because its up to this generation to continue the American ... Read More »

Clay County will create two pad-ready sites and an access road off Mitchell Street in Celina with new state grant money. County Mayor Dale Reagan said this is the bait the county needs to land large scale development. Reagan said there is a dire need for ready sites in the county if it wants to see industrial growth. “Companies that ... Read More »

The Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition has given a pajama theme to its annual walk to support sobriety. This Saturday, all residents have a chance to take part and promote healthy choices for Clay County’s youth. Coordinator Daniel Roberts said the driving message of this event is to show young men and women they have to power to say no to ... Read More »

Clay County’s American Legion Post 18 is in need of an office space to grow their branch. Post Commander Bryan Brady said the group of roughly 30 vets operate out of the Celina Chamber of Commerce at this time. Brady said that in his mind, there is no reason an area like his cannot support a dedicated post for veterans ... Read More »

Two Celina residents were killed in a two car accident Friday morning in Overton County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions on State Highway 52 and struck head on after both vehicles crossed the center line. Eighty-five-year-old David Butler and 38-year-old Tileitha Randolph deceased. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. Read More »

Clay County will once again apply for the state’s ThreeStar grant to upgrade Donaldson Park. Chamber of Commerce President Doug Young said if awarded, the $50,000 would mainly be used to repair the existing ball courts. “The city of Celina recently acquired Donaldson Park through a lease arrangement with the U.S. Corps of Engineers,” Young said. “And It’s in a ... Read More »

Celina Mayor Tonya Spears’ time as the town’s leader comes to an end as new a face enters office. Luke Collins won the mayorship earlier this month by receiving 55 percent of the vote. Spears said the news came as a disappointment, but she is thankful for the two years as mayor. “I am most proud of the fact that ... Read More »

The Celina Board of Aldermen awarded a $544,000 bid to begin a headworks project for the wastewater treatment plant. Engineer Matthew Tucker said the project is a major step in adding new sewer connections in the future. “This is the first piece, and the bulk of your bypass/overflow reports were at the wastewater plant,” Tucker said. “As a percentage of ... Read More »