Tag Archives: Clay

Celina K8’s after-school tutoring program is seeing a record high. Supervisor of Instruction Misty Strong said that while the program typically sees about 35 to 40 students, it has been averaging over 60. “They follow a schedule where they’re engaged in dedicated minutes for homework help, they have STREAM, STEM activities, physical activities, family engagement,” Strong said. “And then they ... Read More »

Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge attended his final school board meeting Thursday night. In his final Director’s Report, Eldridge thanked the board members for their patience, kindness, and commitment to the students. “The past five-and-a-half (years) y’all have worked with me,” Eldridge said. “Guys it’s been my pleasure. Y’all have been so wonderful to work with. The staff, ... Read More »

Clay County employees will be the recipients of a little something extra this Christmas. Mayor Dale Reagan said that full-time employees will receive $1,000 and part-time employees will receive $500. “Well those are something that we’ve been wanting to do for a little bit,” Reagan said. “And to me, one of our greatest assets is our workers. And anytime we ... Read More »

Clay County Commission voted to fill the vacancy of its general sessions judge on Monday night. Mayor Dale Reagan said that out of three very capable candidates, County Attorney Jimmy White was selected with nine votes out of ten. “Jimmy was general sessions judge a few years ago and he served out eight years,” Reagan said. “And of course he’s ... Read More »

Fentress County Schools dismissed Pine Haven Elementary students early this morning following wind damage to facilities. EMA Director James Bilbrey said three HVAC units on the roof of the school were displaced from wind. A portable classroom behind the school also suffered wind damage. Bilbrey said Billy Ridge Road had some downed trees across the road, but the debris has ... Read More »

Leaders from several counties from the Upper Cumberland came together for Governor Bill Lee’s Rural Opportunity Summit. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said that the summit gave rural counties such as Jackson an opportunity to talk directly to the governor and state commissioners about how to improve the counties. “You know you plant the seeds and they hear that and ... Read More »

Clay County Commissioners seeking to fill the District 1 School Board seat. Mayor Dale Reagan said that the position left vacant by Chris McLeran will need to be filled by someone ready to take on an important role in the county. “They take care of all the budget processes and all that stuff,” Reagan said. “So it’s a very, very ... Read More »

Clay County now accepting applications for the Parks and Recreation Mayor Dale Reagan said that the county appoints the position every year in November. “The park director’s duty is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the park itself,” Reagan said. “We have a couple of building out there that we rent out for events and stuff and they’re in charge ... Read More »

Clay County Schools will host a substitute teacher training session for interested teachers on Friday, October 15th. Part-time teacher Phyliss Boyce said that the training is the first step towards becoming a substitute teacher in the school system. She said that they cover everything from safety to learning the administration at each school. “So we need people who are really ... Read More »

Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan is looking forward to meeting with TDEC about the development of Clay’s tourism industry. TDEC announced a new initiative Wednesday aimed at growing tourism industries in rural and distressed counties by leveraging state lands. Reagan said that the opportunity to highlight their area using nearby Standing Stone, Dale Hollow Lake, and other natural areas could ... Read More »