Tag Archives: Clay County

March unemployment rates fell slightly across the Upper Cumberland as COVID-19 job losses did not show up. The heart of COVID-19 job losses did not begin until the final days of March as the government began shutting down parts of the economy. More than 16,000 unemployment claims have been filed across the Upper Cumberland over the last month. Clay County ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland needs more judges. That’s according to a state comptroller’s report showing a growing deficit in the 13th Judicial District. The report showed the 13th district has a deficit of 1.3 full-time equivalent judges based on 2019 statistics. Chancellor Ronald Thurman serves the district as presiding judge. “Our numbers keep gradually going up, and, of course, the population ... Read More »

Fewer fundraisers. Fewer funds. That’s the way it works for the men and women who protect homes across the Upper Cumberland as members of volunteer fire departments. Right now, they are managing. Clay County’s East 52 Chief James King said the station had to cancel their largest fundraising event this year. “Our county government gives us $2,500 a year to ... Read More »

Filling in the gaps. That’s what officials in Clay County are attempting to do when it comes to educating their workforce. Jayne Donaldson is the College Career and Technical Director for Clay County Schools. “What we’re trying to do is bring in all the people to the table, including industry, the various stakeholders in the community, and higher education,” Donaldson ... Read More »

Covid-19 exposure concerns forced Clay County to suspend recycling at the recycling substations located throughout the county. However, recycling can still be dropped off at the Clay County Convenience Center. Clay County Director of Solid Waste Phillip Jennings said. The closure of the substations was an effort to reduce exposure to Covid-19. Jennings said at the Convenience Center, equipment is ... Read More »

A new $50 wheel tax went into effect this month across Clay County to provide funding for a new $7.5 million jail. Mayor Dale Reagan said the debt payments will be $350,000 per year. “Nobody ever wants to have any kind of increases and I understand that, but the position that [we’re in], either we face this now or later down ... Read More »

The Celina K-8 School has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after a school employee tested positive for COVID-19 late last month. Director Of Schools Matt Eldridge said all activities were immediately shut down at the school once the test was received. Schools had already been closed since March 16. The incubation period occurred over the system’s spring break. School Board ... Read More »