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Tennessee Tech professors are hard at work finding ways to compress activities to account for this week’s canceled classes. Friday’s classes will be cancelled, making it five days missed including the MLK Day scheduled off day. Tech Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Lori Mann Bruce said professors usually plan the semester with a few cancellations in mind. She ... Read More »

Today was the first day of classes at Tennessee Tech University. Student Engagement Assistant Vice President Benjamin Stubbs said over 10,000 students began a new school year. “There’s a wonderful energy,” Stubbs said. “We have so many students on campus walking around and coming to the events and activities. Our residence halls are completely full. New students and returning students ... Read More »

Hilham Elementary School will resume classes as normal Friday after a gas leak caused an early dismissal Thursday morning. Principal Kelly Montgomery said the school has been thoroughly inspected and cleared to reopen. “The maintenance team has actually been on the roof all day long,” Montgomery said. “So they are clearing and working one by one on our new HVAC ... Read More »

The Genesis House is hosting a free self-defense and bystander intervention class Tuesday. Rural Outreach Advocate Tracie Davis said the organization has partnered with Alpha Jiu-Jitsu to teach defense techniques through real-life situations. “The biggest thing is we’ve had individuals who have took the class, because they’ve been attacked before, and their first response was just to freeze,” Davis said. ... Read More »

Vol State has moved the majority of in-person classes to online until September 13th. Public Relations Coordinator Eric Melcher said the decision comes from rising COVID numbers. “We have a pandemic committee that meets once a week and is always watching COVID numbers,” Melcher said. “We track COVID cases very carefully here on campus, and then of course, we are ... Read More »

A new organization has been formed in Jackson County that offers gun safety classes for women. Women On Target was founded by Linda Lewis and Tara Henderson. Lewis said the introduction of Governor Bill Lee’s permitless carry showed the need for handgun education. “There’s really not anyway for ladies to get training around this area,” Lewis said. “I think there ... Read More »

The Clay County Senior Center has started computer and Internet use classes for its members. Director Sandra Wix said seniors are learning the basics, creating emails and social media to stay in touch. “Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you can’t learn,” Wix said. “That’s always been a myth, and I have never liked that myth, and right now, my ... Read More »

Registration is open for Tai Chi classes at the Cane Creek Park Recreation Center. Instructor Nikki Desch said the martial art coordinates physical movements with breathing to achieve inner calm and peace. “Tai Chi is a very low impact exercise mainly from China,” Desch said. “All of our movements are very slow, and it helps with your balance, coordination, overall ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech President Dr. Phil Oldham said his leadership team will be looking to get the Tech campus reopened over the next several weeks. “We want to make sure we do that in a safe manner,” Oldham said. “So we’re taking our time to look at all those issues.” Governor Bill Lee has announced a gradual reopening of the economy ... Read More »