Tag Archives: Clay County

Clay County High School’s FFA program is opening up its greenhouse to the public for a plant sale starting Friday. Agriculture Education Teacher James Matthew Craighead said that all proceeds go directly into the program. Craighead said 80 varieties of plants and vegetables are available after students planted over 13,000 seeds. “We will have hanging baskets with mixed flowers available, ... Read More »

Childcare programs in the Upper Cumberland have an opportunity to apply for grant money to enhance their program. Marketing Coordinator for Child Care Tennessee Whit Gardner said programs licensed with DHS can apply for the Support and Enhancement grant. Gardner said these grants can be used for new equipment, program enhancement, and consultants to keep the program going. “Without childcare ... Read More »

Clay County Commission approved a grant application for adding a new truck to the Clay County Solid Waste Department Monday night. This is a Community Facility Grant through USDA Rural Development. Mayor Dale Reagan said the county has been looking to add a vehicle to the growing department for four years. “Landfills are filling up and so I know that ... Read More »

River Road in Clay County has been repaired, including a water line that slipped into the Obey River. County Road Supervisor Jason Browning said that water has been restored to residents impacted by this line break. Browning said that the road has been repaired but drivers should be cautious. “They opened the flood gates at Dale Hollow Dam, that is ... Read More »

The Clay County Sheriff’s Department has received a waiver to pay for specialized training. Chief Deputy Rick Lisi said this opportunity is huge for operations in a department with limited financial resources. Lisi said officers and investigators can receive specialized training for things like handling drug labs or child abuse investigations. “Every and any training I can send my people ... Read More »

Numerous roads across Clay and Jackson County are flooded according to emergency management officials. As of 1:30am Sunday, 911 reported flooding along Wet Mill Creek Road, Pitcock Lane, Kyle Street, Williamson Street, Poor House Road, Free Hill River Road, Arcott Road, Turkey Creek Road, New Hope Road, Trace Creek Road Leonard Road, Luther Pedigo Road, and Mack Bean Road. “We ... Read More »

The moment is still surreal for Clay County High School after winning its first state championship in boy’s basketball. Head Coach Rob Edwards said the team savored the victory before returning to hundreds of waiting fans. Prinicipal Teia Arms said the boy’s team will meet with elementary school kids to share the life lessons of sports. “To let them know ... Read More »

The Clay County School System will begin reaching out to parents this week about Tennessee’s mandated summer learning camp. Supervisor of Instruction Misty Strong said the program will run from May 24 until June 24 on a 4-day a week schedule. Strong said the system is looking at bench mark assessments, economically at-risk students and even successful students for the ... Read More »

A new 48 passenger bus bid was approved by the Clay County School Board Thursday night. The system used a grant for three larger buses, this bus will be paid for by the school system. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said they received two bids, and selected the $83,000 bid. “This was a 48 passenger bus, we usually get a ... Read More »

Visitors to Dale Hollow Lake can now purchase annual and day passes for the 2021 season online. Park Ranger Sondra Carmen said this is a part of a pilot program with the Army Corps of Engineers to increase convenience for patrons. “More and more people are getting mobile with their phones, and they’re out and about realizing they need or ... Read More »