HOMESTEAD ELEMENTARY SAFETY ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED AT JOINT BOE/COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING TODAY
An informal work session between members of the Cumberland County Commission and the Board of Education will take place at noon today on at Homestead
SCHOOL CLOSINGS WEDNESDAY 5/8
The following schools will be closed Wednesday 5/8 due to the uncertainty regarding the concerns for weather on Wednesday. Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon,
TENNESSEE CELEBRATES TEACHER APPRECIATION MONTH IN MAY
Throughout the month of May, the Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month, Week, and Day, proclaimed by Governor Bill
LAWMAKERS CONTINUE TO DEBATE SCHOOL VOUCHER BILL IN TENNESSEE
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s bill to give students private school vouchers in Tennessee appears to be running out of momentum. If it does pass, it
SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSIDER CUMBERLAND COUNTY DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS REQUEST TO RENEGOTIATE HIS CONTRACT
During last night’s Cumberland County School Board meeting, Director of Schools William Stepp requested to renegotiate his contract. He suggested it after receiving a positive
LOCAL AND AREA SCHOOL SYSTEMS NAMED IN STATE ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT
The Tennessee Department of Education has released its accountability data report, which identifies which districts and schools are performing at a high level and which
TWO SCHOOLS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY HONORED AS “REWARD SCHOOL”
Five schools in our area received recognition as Reward Schools for outstanding performance or improvement. A Reward School has an overall score of 3.1 or
ROANE STATE ANNOUNCES DEAN’S AND PRESIDENT’S LIST – LIST OF 540 STUDENTS IN STORY
Roane State Community College has announced its Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students (those completing 12 or more
141 STUDENTS AT TCAT IN CROSSVILLE RECOGNIZED FOR “A” AVERAGE FOR FALL TERM
A total of 141 students enrolled at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crossville were recognized for having an “A” average for the fall term. Transcripts
AREA STUDENTS NAMED TO DEAN’S AND PRESIDENT’S LIST FOR SNHU
Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2023 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
CCHS CHEERLEADERS RAISING MONEY TO COMPETE IN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Cumberland County High School cheerleaders are working to raise funds for their trip to compete at the Universal Cheerleaders Association National High School Championship.
ROANE STATE’S NEW FENTRESS COUNTY CENTER RECEIVES EARLY DESIGN PHASE APPROVAL
The State Building Commission (SBC) recently approved funding for the early design phase of the Fentress County Higher Education Center, a new campus in Jamestown
OAKDALE SCHOOL FINED BY TSSAA AFTER FIGHT AT BASKETBALL GAME
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) issued fines against Oakdale and Greenback High School following a fight at a basketball game on December 15,
LOCAL AND AREA STUDENTS EARN DEAN’S LIST HONORS AT LEE UNIVERSITY
Lee University congratulates students who earned Dean’s List honors during the Fall 2023 semester. Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time students with a semester
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION POSTER WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) recently sponsored a Soil and Water Stewardship Poster Contest. The theme for this year’s contest was
2023 HOLDER-BUSH SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Each year the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District awards a $300 Holder-Bush Memorial Scholarship to honor Elmer Holder and Chester Bush. Elmer Holder
ROANE STATE ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS – LIST OF STUDENTS IN STORY
Roane State Community College Foundation (RSCC) awarded $365,283 to 397 students for the 2023-24 academic year. This includes $62,200 in Merit Award scholarships provided to
MOLLY NEAL FROM CCHS WINS NATIONAL ESSAY
Cumberland County High School sophomore and national essay winner Molly Neal was invited to read her essay “What the United States Flag Stands For” last
HOMESTEAD ELEMENTARY CHOIR AND ADVANCED BAND PREPARING FOR PERFORMANCE
Members of the Homestead Elementary School choir met at Stone Memorial High School with other choir students to form an All-County Choir. The group will
CCHS AND SMHS RANK AMONG BEST HIGH SCHOOLS BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
Cumberland County High School has been recognized as one of the best high schools in the nation among the 2023-2024 Best High Schools by U.S.
MCGHEE NAMED ROANE STATE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CAMPUS DIRECTOR
Roane State recently named Dewayne McGhee as its new Cumberland County campus director. McGhee previously worked in Cumberland County Schools serving as a U.S. history
REPORT: HIGH SCHOOLS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY RANKED IN TOP 100 IN STATE
Niche has released its latest annual report that combines ratings from students, parents, and alumni with quantitative data. Now in its tenth year, the rankings
ROANE COUNTY STUDENTS WIN $1,000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Officials say Roane County High School sophomore Lucas Hinds and third-grade homeschooler Wesley Martin won $1,000 college scholarships, respectively, in a competition held across the
LOCAL STUDENTS AMONG NEARLY 800 EARNING DEGREES AT MTSU
Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating the students who received their degrees at its 2023 commencement ceremony. MTSU’s summer commencement saluted members of the second
