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Highlands Economic Partnership Introduces New Staff Members

A new leadership team set to take the Highlands Economic Partnership forward. CEO and President Amy New said three new faces join the group: Economic Development Director Rod Kirk, Investor and Community Relations Director Adam Poe and Existing Industry and Workforce Development Director Ryan Barnhart. “This is obviously a big change in leadership, but I feel like with change comes ... Read More »

Pickett Schools Recovering From Staff Shortage After COVID Spike

Staffing in the Pickett County Schools is returning to normal after seeing its highest COVID number since the pandemic began. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the school system shut down for two days last month due to COVID cases among the staff. “Our numbers are a little bit closer to normal,” Elder said. “Not quite there, but we are ... Read More »

Celina Aldermen Discuss EMS Contract And Recruiting More Workers

Celina officials are exploring options to find more EMS workers after several employees have left the department. Interim Director Andy Hall presented the situation to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday. Hall said six full-time employees have quit, leaving just six workers operating emergency services in Clay County. “Five or six are working at least 3-4 48 hour shifts,” Hall said. ... Read More »

All Jackson County Teachers, Staff Getting Raises In School Budget

Jackson County teachers and staff are getting raises after the school system’s budget was approved by board members on Thursday night. Teachers will be getting a $1,200 raise, with staff receiving a 3 percent raise. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said this is the largest raise during her 17 years in the school system. “That’s exciting for them and certainly ... Read More »

Dekalb School System Pushing For Employee Raises Across The Board

The Dekalb County School System is taking a budget that includes raises throughout the school system to the county commission. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said he believes $5,000 raises for teachers and $3,000 for support staff is possible due to how the budget has been managed. Cripps said the competition for quality educators keeps growing and the system needs ... Read More »

Putnam Schools Receive $1.4 Million BEP Estimate Increase Compared To 2020

Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said a $1.4 million increase in BEP funding is projected for the system. The system received its first of three BEP Funding estimates from the state on Tuesday. King said the increase from 2020 is exactly the news the system wanted. “Our funding is based on our average daily membership in the school ... Read More »

Van Buren Co. School Staff Receiving Bonuses

Van Buren County School staff will be receiving a one time bonus this year through ESSER COVID relief funds. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said full time employees will get $500 and part-time employees will draw $250. “I think that will be a morale boost for them, because they have worked hard during the COVID season,” Cole said. “It’s been ... Read More »

Overton Health And Rehab Increasing Staff For More Residents

Overton County Health and Rehab is looking to add to its staff in anticipation for an increased amount of residents. Public Relations Director Scott Stevens said vacant spots at the current facility and upcoming short term rehab center need to be filled, but staffing must come first. “We’re kinda in a rebuilding with our census, our patient load, and with ... Read More »

650 CRMC Employees Vaccinated In First Week

Some 650 Cookeville Regional staff have been vaccinated this week. That according to Public Relations Director Melahn Finley. The hospital vaccinated its first employee Saturday. It is the first of two doses for each front-line medical worker. The second dose will come in 21 days. CEO Paul Korth said last week the hospital expected enough doses to vaccinate about one-third ... Read More »