New Director of Schools hired for Obion County

Following a second interview last night, conducted electronically, members of the Obion County Board of Education present for a special called session at Obion County Central High School offered the Director of Schools' position to Dr. Leah Watkins, who will step into the post from the same position for Roane County Schools.

She, along with Greg Barclay, Barry Kendall and Kim Jackson interviewed for the Director of Schools position following the resignation of Russ Davis.

For a complete story, see the June 20 edition of The Current.