A member of the Grundy County Board of Education resigned on Wednesday in response to reactions over teacher bonuses. County Mayor Michael Brady announced that Dr. David Dickerson’s resignation is effective immediately. Dickerson’s resignation follows the school board’s decision to reject a state-funded $320,000 one-time bonus offer from the state of Tennessee for local school …
Marion County FFA has earned a Silver State Rating in the National Chapter Award Program. This award recognizes FFA chapters that effectively implement the organization’s mission by developing leaders, building communities, and promoting agricultural growth. To qualify, chapters must complete at least 15 activities—one for each of the five quality standards in three divisions. Over …
South Cumberland State Park is participating in the nationwide National Park Service initiative, encouraging responsible dog ownership in national and state parks, through the B.A.R.K. Ranger Program. The program was first piloted in 2015 by the Olympic National Park. B.A.R.K. was officially launched as a program at Olympic the next year after the pilot program grew significantly …
The Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury investigated allegations of malfeasance related to Jasper Middle School. The investigation was limited to selected records for the period July 10, 2023, through November 18, 2024. The results of the investigation were communicated with the Office of the District Attorney General of the 12th Judicial District. BACKGROUND: …
The Grundy County School Board held a special meeting on Monday to review two items in the proposed 2026 budget. These items included a $70,000 maintenance director position, currently filled by the Director of Schools, Dr. Clint Durley, and a $20,000 supplement for the board’s Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Jennifer Webb. A one-time $2,000 statewide …
Recently, the Grundy County School Board voted to turn down state-funded $2,000 bonuses for teachers. In a special emergency meeting held on Saturday afternoon, only four members of the Grundy County School Board were present. It takes five votes to approve agenda items. The hope of teachers and board members who attended was to reverse the …
The Judge David Campbell Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has named Emily Landry, a senior at Whitwell High School, as the recipient of the DAR Good Citizens Scholarship Award. This prestigious honor is presented to a high school senior who exemplifies the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Emily …
Families across Tennessee can apply for the state’s first-ever universal school choice program — the Education Freedom Scholarships. Thursday was the first day to apply, and 33,000 families filled out applications. For the 2025–26 school year, 20,000 scholarships will be available through this new initiative, marking a major step in Tennessee’s broader education reform efforts. …
Chattanooga State Community College this week announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. The Dean’s List comprises 911 students, including 45 from Marion County. Students can earn Dean’s List recognition by completing 12 or more academic hours in a semester and maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.5. The Dean’s List …
Some school officials in Tennessee aim to raise awareness about a concerning social media trend that has been circulating, affecting schools nationwide. Some students have been observed attempting to damage their school-issued Chromebooks by inserting objects, such as pencil lead or paper clips, into the charging ports. This reckless act can cause the devices to …
