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Elinor Ross Freedom School Underway At Tennessee Tech

The Annual Elinor Ross Freedom School began at Tennessee Tech this week. Executive Director Amber Spears said the six-week program is operated by the Child Defense Fund and is rooted in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. She said the goal is to make sure all children get an equal opportunity to receive an education and know they can ... Read More »

Overton Library Encouraging Summer Reading In 100-Day Challenge

The Millard Oakley Library doing its part to help prevent a decline in student reading skills over summer break. Library Director Judith Cutright said a 100-day reading program has begun that rewards consecutive days of reading. “They just need to read for 20 minutes a day, and we have logs for them to fill out,” Cutright said. “Each time they ... Read More »