Steven Jennings Pitches into Fifth Inning In Season Opener for Grasshoppers

April 6, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

His team earned the season-opening victory, but former DeKalb County High School standout Steven Jennings did not pick up the win.

Jennings pitched into the fifth inning of the Greensboro Grasshoppers 9-8 victory over the Hagerstown Suns Thursday.

According to the News and Record web site, Jennings pitched in and out of trouble during his time on the mound, allowing baserunners in every inning and four earned runs on eight hits. However, 50 of his 82 pitches were strikes and he walked only one batter.

According to the report, the Greensboro manager was impressed with the opening-day performance.

“The way he handled himself tonight on the mound was tremendous,” said Hoppers manager Miguel Peréz, who managed Jennings in Bristol last season. “He fought and competed, always focused on the next pitch. He got off the field, sat down and was calm, thinking about how to attack the next hitter. I was happy to see that.”

The complete story can be found here at: https://www.greensboro.com/sports/grasshoppers/opening-day-brett-kinneman-s-rbis-help-grasshoppers-win-debut/article_f05ef340-1e36-5cd2-af50-4f7c75b6b6a6.html#4

By: Dwayne Page

TN Ready testing will begin in the DeKalb County School District starting on April 15th.

“We appreciate all the hard work that teachers and students have put forth all year long for the state assessments. Our students are exposed to many opportunities to shine, and we know that the TNReady test is one opportunity of many.  As always, we encourage students to be present and on time, have adequate sleep, and perform at their very best,” said Director of Schools Patrick Cripps.

April 5, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

State Representative Clark Boyd (R-Lebanon) has successfully guided House Bill 946 through the Tennessee House of Representatives.

The measure — which is part of the Governor’s legislative package this year — improves transparency within our state’s education system by requiring Local Education Agencies (LEA) to report to the Department of Education how additional funds are used every year an LEA receives increased funding from the state for salaries and wages.

“Our teachers work tirelessly to solidify the academic foundations of Tennessee’s current and future leaders,” said Representative Boyd. “We must ensure they are receiving the salaries and pay increases they have earned. I am proud to have carried this bill, which will increase transparency on the subject of teacher pay.”

House Bill 946 ensures taxpayer funding allocated to schools is being used responsibly and to support our educators who play a critical role in the current and future success of our state.

“It is critical that we fully support Tennessee’s educators, and I appreciate Representative Boyd for his tireless efforts fighting for them,” said House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland). “He did a great job guiding this legislation through the House, and I am grateful to him for all of his hard work.”

“Our teachers play a critical part in developing Tennessee’s leaders,” said Assistant Majority Leader Ron Gant (R-Rossville). “Representative Boyd has been a tremendous advocate for these important groups during his time serving in our General Assembly, and I appreciate his efforts getting this legislation passed.”

Clark Boyd serves as Chairman of the House Consumer and Human Resources Committee, and as a member of the Calendar and Rules, Commerce, and Select Committees on Rules. Boyd is also a member of the House Employee Affairs and House Utilities Subcommittees. He lives in Lebanon and represents Tennessee House District 46, which includes Cannon, and parts of Wilson and DeKalb Counties. He can be reached by email at: Rep.Clark.Boyd@capitol.tn.gov or by calling (615)-741-7086.

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