An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Jason Browning, the elected Clay County Highway Superintendent.

It was a project a couple of years in the making involving community input and a vision by administrative assistant and Title VI coordinator for Clay County, Carol Rettig, that brought a new county seal to life.

When it comes to the economic well-being of its residents and the overall state of its children, Clay County ranks 81st out of 95 counties in the state, according to the KIDS Count report released earlier this month by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth.

On Monday, July 22, members of Celina United Methodist Church celebrated 10 years of offering free meals through its Grace program. The idea was sparked by former pastor, Josh Newberry’s father-in-law, who started a similar program in Crossville, Tenn.

Organizers of a statewide month-long event that invites communities in every Tennessee county to pray for their communities and the state made a stop in Clay County on Thursday. That stop included shade trees, singing, praise and worship.

Three students from Tri-County Electric’s service area got the opportunity of a lifetime to spend a week in the nation’s capital as delegates of the 2024 Washington Youth Tour.

Steve and Cassondra Cornell hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting event officially announcing the ownership change and opening of their restaurant, Gone Country.

Angie Thompson has secured the Clay County Trustee seat after votes were cast in Thursday’s County General Election and State and Federal Primary races. All results from the Aug. 1, 2024 election are unofficial until they are certified by the Clay County Election Commission. Of the 5,373 registered voters, Clay County saw a 22 percent turnout, with 1,187 votes cast for Thursday’s election.

Friday, July 12 kicked off the early-voting period for this year’s Aug. 1 State Primary and County General Election. Across Clay county, voters will have the option to cast a ballot for …

Friday kicks off the early-voting period for this year’s Aug. 1 State Primary and County General Election. Across Clay county, voters will have the option to cast a ballot for school-board …

Several years ago after the death of Attorney James Clay Burnette, a box of papers containing military, Masonic, and law documents, were given to Butch Brunette of Celina from his uncle's wife, Geneva .

As Tennessee ushered in the new fiscal year on July 1, new Tennessee laws passed by the General Assembly will go into effect.

Clay County Horse Club visited Celina Health and Rehab on Saturday, June 15 and entertained the residents, staff, and family members with an exciting afternoon of outdoor activities including a petting zoo, games, horse show and much more.

Celina Health and Rehab residents were extremely honored and appreciative to receive a recent visit from Clay County Dancing Seniors.

The Cookeville Department of Leisure Services is happy to announce the grand reopening of the Dogwood Park Water Fountain on June 25th, 2024, at 9 am.

Trades Class Builds and Sells House each Year “1970” Celina High School builds a house each year under the direction of Marshall Donaldson. He is the instructor of a high school class called trades and industry. Each house that is built is sold in an auction each spring.

Here is a summary of the new laws passed by the 113th Tennessee General that are now effective as of Monday, July 1, 2024 in Tennessee:

A 9-year-old from Celina has claimed the title of “King of Marbles” after he became the second-youngest champion during the annual National Marbles Tournament in New Jersey recently. …

Representatives with Western Governors University (WGU) said they are pleased to announce that their students can now apply for the Tennessee Future Teacher Scholarship, a loan-scholarship designed to assist aspiring teachers and combat the state’s teacher shortage.

High school students looking to expand their horizons, satisfy a foreign language requirement and get a jump-start on college credit hours can do so this fall through Tennessee Tech University’s new American Sign Language dual enrollment course offerings.

Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees raised tuition and mandatory fees by 5.39% for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year during its quarterly meeting Tuesday, June 11, at the Miller Education Center.

Kaylee Lynn, a recent graduate of the Clay County High School, is presented a recognition plaque by Dr. Doug Young, Director of the Chamber of Commerce.

Celina Health and Rehab would like to recognize Brittnye Hornaday for her hard work and dedication for the past 25 years.

The Clay County Senior Center celebrated its local veterans last week.

State Farm recently celebrated its 102nd anniversary with a week full of Founder’s Day activities. The insurance company began on June 7, 1922, in Bloomington, Illinois.