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One for the books: Author gives writing advice to Eagleton students
When Sarah Seaton Myers, author or coauthor of 17 books and ghostwriter of 10 books, was invited to speak to students at Eagleton College and Career Academy, she immediately accepted. As a former Eagleton student, she was pleased to have been invited back to her alma mater, where she attended kindergarten through eighth grade before its transition to a middle school and most recently, Eagleton College and Career Academy. “I remained Facebook friends with one of my favorite teachers, my sixth-grade English teacher, Callen Parsley,”...
Panthers route Sweetwater Wildcats 13-0 in spring scrimmage
The Lenoir City High School football team recently hosted the Sweetwater Wildcats in a spring scrimmage matchup held Monday, May 13. The pre-season scrimmage featured the Panthers getting a live look at another team while getting valuable reps in on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. While Lenoir City took the contest 13-0, first-year head coach Scott Cummings said there are several things that can be improved. ...
RCHS principal takes position in Roane County school system
EVENSVILLE — Former Rhea County High School Principal Scotty Herrell has taken a position with the Roane County School System, according to a statement from Roane County, Tenn., officials on Thursday. Roane County officials announced Thursday afternoon that Herrell was recently hired as the Rockwood High School principal. “Rockwood High School has deep community roots and a rich history. I am happy to be a part of that tradition,” Herrell...
Anderson County Schools names new Clinton High School principal amid grade fixing investigation
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Anderson County Schools has announced long-time educator Robbie Herrell will be the new principal of Clinton High School. Herrell is a 1993 graduate who has served in multiple Anderson County School District positions. Most recently, he's worked as the Anderson County Career and Technical Center principal since 2016.
New Oak Ridge grad wins Playhouse scholarship
The Oak Ridge Playhouse 2024 Marguerite Blake Scholarship winner is Gavin Hensley, the son of Matt and Kristin Hensley of Oak Ridge. The $1,000 college scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who has demonstrated excellence for theatrical productions performed at the Oak Ridge Junior Playhouse and outside the Playhouse, a news release said.
Maryville school board approves 5-year facilities plan
Maryville City Schools has developed half a decade’s worth of plans for the district’s facilities as its student population expands. Now, some of the costs and timelines for the school district’s priorities are solidifying. Maryville’s board of education Monday, May 20, approved a five-year facilities plan laying out preliminary timelines and cost estimates for a suite of projects. Those include a planned expansion of Maryville High School, a renovation of what’s now the Maryville Academy building and changes to athletic facilities. ...
Sweetwater’s season ends to Owls’ walkoff in Class 2A State Tournament
MURFREESBORO — With a runner standing on third base in the bottom of the seventh, a quick glove on the ball might have helped Sweetwater to extend its season but, when Smith County’s Wyatt Claywell sent the ball into the gap behind the second baseman, hopes were dashed. The winning run quickly scooted across the plate, propelling the Owls to a 9-8 walkoff win over Sweetwater on day two of the Class 2A state tournament at Stewarts Creek High School on May 22. ...
Sweetwater baseball finds itself in a familiar spot
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WATE) — Sweetwater has only made one other state championship appearance, but Riverside is a familiar opponent. The Wildcats played the Panthers in their first state game in program history in 2023. Riverside jumped out to a 4-0 lead early in the contest, and it looked like the Panthers were going to roll to […]
Local Boost: UT-Knoxville and Roane State Secure More Funds for Nuclear Education
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Maryville school board OKs $73M budget with $50,750 starting pay for teachers
All Maryville City Schools employees could see their pay increase next year. The Maryville Board of Education on Monday, May 20, approved a $73.2 million general purpose budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year that puts new teachers’ starting salaries at $50,750. The $50,750 base pay for beginning teachers — those with bachelor’s degrees, but no experience — would represent about a 6% raise over the district’s current starting salary of $47,851. ...
Roane State names local Dean's List recipients
HARRIMAN, Tenn. — Roane State Community College has announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students (those completing 12 or more semester hours of college-level courses) who attain a quality point average of 3.50-3.99. The following local students were named to the Dean’s List: Hailey Baker of Spring City, Sydney Beasley of Spring City, Micah Burzese of Spring City, Gracie Bustos of Spring...
Loudon Baseball falls just short of State Tournament
After earning their spot in the sectional series, the Loudon High School baseball team faced off against the Tullahoma Wildcats in a double-header at Tullahoma High School on Thursday, May 16. The Redskins came into the matchup with confidence as they needed to win two of the three games to advance. After a hard-fought battle, Loudon ultimately fell 6-1 in the first game and narrowly missed the mark in Game Two — losing 4-3. The sweep marked an end to Loudon’s season and saw the...
Loudon Baseball under new leadership
The Loudon High School baseball team will have a new head coach this upcoming season in former assistant coach Trent Elliott. Elliott spent three years as the team’s assistant coach and was a Loudon High School graduate back in 2014. As a player, Elliott was a four-year letter athlete in both baseball and football. He was all-district all four years in baseball. ...
Flagging on Sam Houston School Road
The city of Alcoa announced Tuesday, May 21 that upcoming flagging operations will affect traffic on Sam Houston School Road beginning this week. The project, which has already begun, is expected to last through July. Sam Houston School Road between Holliday Drive and the Alcoa Water Treatment Plant will have workers flagging the area from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for the month of May. This is in conjunction with the Eagleton Ballfield Project to implement a soil borrow pit on Sam Houston School Road. Staff are advising motorists to use caution when driving through the area, as workers will be present, and allow additional travel time when using this route.
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