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The Jackson County Chamber announced as a recipient of Tennessee Tourism Recovery Funds. The state started the Tennessee Tourism CARES program to help the tourism and hospitality industries impacted by COVID-19. Chamber Director Hope Vargas said they were awarded some $47,500 to use over the next three years. “And I’m not entirely sure of the eligibility requirements or the details ... Read More »

The Jackson County School Board approved a bid to install new sound systems at multiple locations during its Thursday night meeting. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the sound system will come out of the ESSER federal funding as it meets the requirement of aiding in remote streaming and student activity. “It is for audio and visual equipment related to ... Read More »

Cookeville wants to spend some $31.4 million in the new fiscal year, an increase of some 7.54 percent. The expenses include some $28.6 million in operating expenses with $1.8 million in capital expenditures. Mayor Ricky Shelton said he feels good about where the city is with its budget plans. “We’re blessed in the city of Cookeville–we’re in very good financial ... Read More »

The White County School System looks to complete two capital projects with an expected $3.9 million in COVID funds on the way. Replacing the White County Middle School rooftop and a proposed expansion of Bon De Croft Elementary are two priorities. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said both projects were put on hold last year due to COVID creating budget ... Read More »