NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Stewart County High School teacher Kyle Mallory accepted 15 books from The Tennessee Star Monday that will teach his students about the value of the United States Constitution.
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Five More Tennessee Counties May Fight Gov. Bill Lee on Refugees
Elected officials in five Tennessee counties said Monday they are considering resolutions to tell Republican Gov. Bill Lee that, no, they do not want more refuges in their respective areas.
Read MoreStewart County Superintendent Leta Jo Joiner Will Resign After DUI Arrest, Sources Say
According to sources, Stewart County Director of Schools Leta Jo Joiner will resign after a drunk driving arrest, but the public does not know when, specifically. School board members last week formally accepted Joiner’s resignation and discussed the process of searching for a new director, sources said. Joiner did…
Read MoreResidents Express Concerns as Two School Directors, Not One, Draw Money from Stewart County Taxpayers
Certain members of the Stewart County School Board waste taxpayer money by having not one but two school directors on the county payroll, says a county resident unhappy with the situation. That man, Dave Vance, told The Tennessee Star Friday that Board Chairman Billy Sexton has mishandled things. As…
Read MoreStewart County School System Director Has Not Resigned, Despite DUI Arrest
DOVER, Tennessee — Members of the Stewart County School Board appointed an interim director of schools at a special meeting Thursday, even though current Director Leta Jo Joiner has not officially resigned, one week after her DUI arrest. Board Chairman Billy Sexton (pictured at the head of the table)…
Read MoreStewart County Director of Schools Charged with Driving Under the Influence
Authorities arrested Stewart County Director of Schools Leta Jo Joiner this week and charged her with driving under the influence. Members of the Stewart County School System declined The Tennessee Star’s request for comment Wednesday, but they did say they would eventually release a formal statement on the matter. School…
Read MoreStewart County Wins 2019 Tennessee Star Constitution Bee High School Team Championship
Goodlettsville, Tennessee – Stewart County High School won the 2019 Tennessee Star Constitution Bee State High School Championship on Saturday. Kyle Mallory was the faculty advisor who accompanied the team to the event. Lincoln County High School finished in second place, thanks to the strong showing of its one man…
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