Fall Creek Falls Honored For Mature Forests
The Fall Creek Falls natural area has been inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network for its publicly accessible mature forests. The organization designates and protects forest over 80 years old throughout the United States. Park Manager Stuart Carroll said the national park service protected the area in 1935 allowing the forest to grow undisturbed. “By […]
Warren Co. Mask Mandate Lifted
Warren County’s mask mandate has been lifted as the county’s active COVID cases continue to decrease. According to a press release, County Executive Jimmy Haley said all county buildings will continue with public restrictions with new guidelines being announced Sunday. Haley said local businesses and the school system’s mask policies will continue until further notice. […]
Moles Popping Up In UC Yards
Tunnels, mounds and holes in your yard means you have furry friends by the name of moles. Putnam UT Extension Agent Wayne Key said about three to five moles live in an acre of land and continuously dig looking for bugs to eat. “If you got a lot of moles, it means you got a […]
Cordell Hull’s Nobel Prize Heading to State Museum
The Tennessee State Museum is celebrating 75 years of the United Nations with the help of the Friends of Cordell Hull. The Pickett County Group is lending Hull’s Nobel Peace Prize medal to the museum, as well as the first charter of the United Nations signed by Hull. Friends of Cordell Hull Treasurer Lana Rossi […]
Livingston Courthouse Grounds Makeover
The grounds of the Livingston Courthouse will receive a much needed makeover thanks to a T-DOT grant. Livingston Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said the town is trying to make the courthouse the center attraction. “Our existing courthouse grounds are simply tired,” Evans said. “We have some stamped, brick paved areas that are become dilapidated […]
