State Parks To Remain Closed
The Upper Cumberland’s 10 state parks will remain closed until further notice. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced the extension Tuesday. All 56 parks statewide are included in the order. “We want to make sure that when we do reopen, visitors and our park staff can feel confident in their safety,” Deputy Commissioner […]
Daily Work Can Help Students Keep Learning
Elementary students could fall behind if they do not learn every day during this COVID-19 shutdown. Tennessee Tech College of Education Assistant Dean Julie Baker said students who participate in daily educational practices will be able to maintain their grade level. “It’s easier to forget things like math is one of (those subjects) that if […]
Cookeville Upgrading Monitors
Cookeville will soon upgrade the city’s traffic lights. Public Works Director Greg Brown said new monitors are designed to prevent accidents. “If something happens in the controller where the signal is trying to give greens in opposing directions, Brown said. “The conflict monitor catches that and makes the signal go into a flash mode until […]
Calls For Assistance To Genesis House Double
Calls to Genesis House by victims of domestic violence have nearly doubled in the last month. That according to Denise Dillon, Program Director for Genesis House, serving victims of abuse in Clay, Jackson, Macon, Putnam, Pickett, Overton, Smith, Dekalb and White Counties. Economic stress and stay at home orders are contributing factors, Dillon said. “I had […]
Holiday Legend Ball Passes Away
The man who brought a twinkle and a smile to thousands of Upper Cumberland children each holiday season has passed away. Princeton Ball, also known as Santa, delighted kids at the annual Dogwood Park tree lighting as well as the community Christmas parade. He spent much of December travelling across the region spreading Christmas cheer. […]
Crossville Will Apply For $285K From Lee Administration
Crossville will apply for nearly $285,000 from Governor Bill Lee’s Local Government Support Grant. City Council approved the grant application at its Tuesday night meeting. The governor outlined the program to help local governments continue infrastructure work during the COVID-19 shutdown. “(It) will come in handy but in a couple of months I’m afraid our […]
