Duncan Recognized For Term On CRMC Board
The Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees recognized Robert Duncan for his service to the board Thursday night. “Thank you Mr. Duncan for your dedication to the medical center,” Board Chairman Wayne Spain said. “You’ve been a vital part of this board. We will truly miss your participation and expertise.” Duncan will retire after seven years […]
Wind Damage Forces Upperman To Replace Stadium Lights
Upperman High School must replace all four football stadium light poles after severe wind damage in May. Principal William Stepp said the wind completely pushed over the southeast pole while damaging the rest. “They x-rayed the poles and checked out the poles. There was another one with a crack in it, and each one had […]
Cookeville Turf Field Approved
Cookeville High School will get a new synthetic turf surface after the school board approved the financing completed by Cookeville parents. The school board gave the parents and about 75 Cookeville Cavalier athletes in attendance a standing ovation. The group raised close to $800,000 to replace Cookeville’s football field. “It’s just been awesome seeing the […]
Jackson County Creating Park Plan
Jackson County will soon begin upgrades to the Roaring River Park. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said a $60,000 TDEC grant will help pay for planning and design. He said because of COVID shutdowns the county is about 2-months behind on the grant’s public feedback requirement. “It’s a 10-year plan,” Heady said. “So we find […]
Pickett Commission Rejects Tourism Grant
The Pickett County Commission denied permission for a county group seeking a grant to restore Byrdstown’s Amonett House. The Pickett County Historical Society approached the commission to apply for a $75,000 Tennessee Tourism grant that included a 10-percent match. County Historian Richard Pierce said he is disappointed in the Commission’s decision, especially since a private […]
Four UC Counties Double Digit Unemployment
Four Upper Cumberland counties reported double-digit unemployment rates with Dekalb and Warren Counties among the highest rates statewide. Warren County’s unemployment rate stands at 12.7 percent, down from 17 percent in May. Last June, Warren County’s unemployment rate stood at just five percent. In Dekalb County, June unemployment stood at 11.6 percent. Jackson and Van […]
Richards Retiring From Fentress EMS
John Richards is retiring from Fentress County Emergency Medical Services after 44-years on the job. Richards serves as Fentress County EMS Assistant Director. He said he has mixed feelings about his retirement. “It’s just kind of bittersweet, I guess you would say,” Richards said. “I really enjoyed my job all the time, and I had […]
Local Farmers Dealing With COVID Losses Can Get Help
Farmers and producers suffering from COVID-related financial losses can apply for the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The program pays monies to compensate for market losses when the market was closed and livestock prices fell during the pandemic. White County Farm Service Agency Director Chad Huddleston said farmers have until August 28 to apply. “It […]
Sparta Not Chosen For $500K TVA Grant
The City of Sparta will not receive a $500,000 TVA Grant for industrial park improvements. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said he’s disappointed, but understands this is a competitive grant. “We were told essentially that it wasn’t necessarily anything that we had included or not included in our grant [application],” Hennessee said. “They didn’t tell us […]
127 Yard Sale Continuing As Planned
The 34th annual Highway 127 Yard Sale will go on as planned August 6 through the 9. Media Relations Director Josh Randall said social distancing for the event should be easy since the 690-mile event is predominantly outdoors. “We considered a lot of things,” Randall said. “Obviously the safety of everybody who participates is of […]
