Category Archives: Local News
Haile Named Tennessee Senate Speaker Pro Tempore
State Sen. Ferrell Haile will take over duties as Tennessee Senate speaker pro tempore.Republican Senate Speaker Randy McNally of Oak Ridge announced the appointment during a Thursday session.Haile, a...
Ciphertek Systems Jan 20, 2018
WCHS Games Rescheduled
The Warren County High School Basketball games scheduled for Friday night at Cookeville have been rescheduled for Saturday night. The varsity girls matchup is set for 6pm, with the men playing at 7:30...
Ciphertek Systems Jan 19, 2018
Power Supply Alert Terminated
The power supply alert for TVA’s service territory has been terminated. Officials at McMinnville Electric System and Caney Fork Electric are expressing their appreciation to customers for helpin...
Ciphertek Systems Jan 19, 2018
Medical Marijuana Bill Filed
Two Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to make medical marijuana legal in Tennessee, but only in oil-based products.Senator Steve Dickerson of Nashville and Representative Jeremy Faison ...
Ciphertek Systems Jan 19, 2018
More Work Needed on Rape Kits
An audit suggests that Tennessee lawmakers require updates on the 9,000-plus rape kits statewide, including almost 7,000 in Memphis, that were awaiting testing in July 2014.The state comptroller’...
Ciphertek Systems Jan 19, 2018
TBI Used Reserve Funding to Avoid Layoffs
A report says the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation used reserves over the last four years to avoid layoffs and operational gaps due to budget cuts required by Gov. Bill Haslam’s administration....
Ciphertek Systems Jan 18, 2018
Officials Promise Better Teacher Preparation
Tennessee education officials plan to increase teacher preparation program outcomes across the state.The Tennessean reports the promise follows the launch of a Tennessee Board of Education database de...
Ciphertek Systems Jan 18, 2018
School Board Rescheduled
The Warren County School Board meeting that was scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday night, Jan. 23rd. The meeting will be held at the Central Office and will be...
Ciphertek Systems Jan 18, 2018
Lawmaker Moves to Drop Voucher Push
A Tennessee lawmaker has taken steps to follow through on a promise not to pursue school voucher legislation this year.On Wednesday, Rep. Harry Brooks of Knoxville withdrew his bill from consideration...
Ciphertek Systems Jan 18, 2018
Near-Record TVA Winter Demand
TVA saw near-record winter energy use Wednesday morning as millions of customers sought to ward off the sub-freezing cold that’s blanketing the South.Peak power demand for the giant utility regi...
Ciphertek Systems Jan 18, 2018