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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
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Grundy native garners recognition

Jason A. Roach received the Grand Scholar Award and Medal in March from Dr. Ismail Fidan of the Engineering Department at Tennessee Technological University. Jason is the son of Jason and Connie Roach, of Coalmont, who say they’re proud of their son’s accomplishments and awards he has received while attending college. That sentiment was shared by his sister, nieces and nephew. Jason expressed gratitude for several teachers who helped in his success while attending Swiss Memorial Elementary and Grundy County High schools: Clada Meeks, Angela Fults, John Rogers, Randy King, Edward Bowen and Donald Partin.

The Buzz at GCHS

This week has been a very eventful week at GCHS, students have been very busy taking TCAP and have been very productive. The next upcoming weeks are also going to be filled with many things to look forward to.

Student Spotlight

The Grundy County Herald has invited each school to spotlight a stellar student. Pupils may be nominated for academic achievement, effort, improvement, good citizenship, or kindness, etc.

Safe at Home protects against abusers

With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennesseans of the ‘Safe at Home’ program, a life-saving program offered through his office. The ‘Safe at Home’ Address Confidentiality Program and ‘Tennessee Businesses Against Traffi cking’ continue to provide resources throughout the year to protect victims of sexual assault.

UDC chapter honors veteran

On April 18, the Kirby- Smith Chapter 327 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) honored Tullahoma U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient Kenneth D. Banks with two UDC Military Service Awards. The event was held during the chapter’s monthly meeting at Medley’s Restaurant in Manchester. Bestowing the awards were Chapter President Ginger Delius and Rebecca Odell, recorder of military service awards. Banks was escorted by Chaplain Syble Throneberry. The recipient’s wife, Suzanne Dillard Banks, was present for the ceremony. Mr. Banks’ great-great grandfather, Issac Huddleston, served in the Confederate States Army, Co. L, 6th MS Cavalry Regiment.