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Greenbrier 31                Creek Wood 0

Cascade 22                    Jo Byrns 14

Beech 31                         Springfield 17

White House 21            Fairview 14

Waverly Central 42      White House-Heritage 7

(Source Max Preps)

Governor Bill Lee and state education leaders say they plan to review the funding formula for Tennessee’s K-through-12 schools.  Lee and State Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn say they’ll be seeking input from school leaders, families and other members of the public into how the system can be improved.  They want to put together a proposal for state lawmakers next year.  The current funding program — called the Basic Education Program — has been criticized for being outdated and overly complicated since it was adopted almost three decades ago.  The state’s largest teachers’ organization — the Tennessee Education Association — says it wants more funding for schools in any new plan. (Source press release)

A member of the Tennessee National Guard has been charged along with fourteen other men in connection with a sex trafficking operation based in Nashville.   Authorities say Chief Master Sergeant William Moore answered an online erotic ad that connected him with an undercover officer who portrayed themselves as a 16-year-old.  In a statement, the Tennessee National Guard says Moore has been placed on leave while they support law enforcement in the investigation.  The National Guard says proper disciplinary action will be taken once the civil legal process is finished.

(Source Press Release)

The City of Springfield Board of Mayor & Alderman is rezoning two parcels of land located on Tom Austin Highway from an agricultural district to a multiple residential and office district. The first parcel of land, owned by Thomas and Susie Austin is almost 11 acres, while the second is just under 22 acres and is owned by the Austin’s estate. approximately 20 percent of the two properties combined are committed to commercial with three buildings totaling approximately 31,500 square feet. Apartments will be high-end at market value and will vary in size, from single, two, and three bedrooms. A separate development is also planned for 50 garage units to rent for storage facilities.

(source Robertson County Connection)