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CPD: Stone High School to hold mock DUI demonstration, involves emergency vehicles
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — The Crossville Police Department announced Stone High School will hold its mock DUI demonstration at 10:30 a.m. CPD said a large number of emergency vehicles will be in the area for the training. Do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles at the school. They...
Tennessee Lawmakers Enact Tax Relief for Sunbright Tornado Victims, Hope Sparks Amidst Reconstruction Efforts
In an effort to provide aid to the Sunbright community, reeling from a tornado early this month, Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill granting tax relief to those affected. The twister, which wreaked havoc on April 2, left several buildings in shreds, including a sacred place of worship, yet miraculously resulted in no bodily harm.
Spring City Selected To Participate In Tennessee Downtowns Program
The town of Spring City was selected by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter to participate in the ninth round of the Tennessee Downtowns program. The two-year program coaches selected communities and their steering committees through the steps of launching effective renewal efforts. Tennessee...
Donde Plowman: Land-grant universities like UT must foster civil discourse, engage with bold ideas
A few years ago, I was at a ribbon-cutting for a two-lane bridge in Morgan County that looked like thousands of other bridges that dot Tennessee and the rest of the country. But this bridge is different. It’s made of a composite material and inside are sensors that will allow the University of Tennessee research team that designed it to study stress to the bridge and its durability over time. ...
Bentley named unit director for Rhea Boys and Girls Club
RHEA COUNTY — The Boys and Girls Club of the Ocoee Region recently announced the appointment of Nicki Bentley as the Unit Director for Rhea County. With a background in business management, accounting and project management, club officials said Bentley brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Her dedication to community service and leadership skills were evident during her involvement with the newly created Rhea County Boys and Girls Club board, officials said, where she played a pivotal role in the successful launch...
UT Extension News – Women in Ag Summit
If you are one of the many females in Smith County who is involved in agriculture, I hope you will mark your calendar for the third annual “Women in Ag Summit” hosted by the Upper Cumberland Extension Team. This year the Women in Ag event will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Bilbrey’s Crossing in Rickman. The goal of this event is to celebrate the impact that female producers are having in Tennessee Agriculture and provide skills for their future success. We will have a mix of lectures and hands-on demonstrations from Extension & industry professionals as well as an opportunity for networking and learning from other producers.
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