Center For Peace And Valor Restoration Efforts Paused
The pandemic has put a pause on restoration efforts at the Sgt. Alvin C. York Center for Peace and Valor. Executive Director of the Sgt. York Patriotic Foundation Debbie York said she is still holding out hope that restoration can continue after the pandemic. However, she said the stop on restoration might result in changing […]
Jackson County Schools Could Start Security Project Before July
Jackson County Schools could start on their entrance security upgrades before June 30. School Director Kristy Brown said they have consulted with an engineer and there’s a meeting scheduled for January. Brown said these would put double entrances in place, avoiding people being able to go directly into schools. “We’re going to start working towards […]
UCDD Micro Loans For Small Businesses Gaining Attention
The UCDD has put together a micro-loan fund to try and help small businesses get started and off the ground. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said this fund has helped 11 businesses grow with the micro-loan program. Farley said there are now more investment firms looking to put money into the community through loans that […]
Cookeville Christmas Tree Disposal Options
Cookeville Residents have two options for getting rid of their Christmas tree, no matter how long they wait to put away holiday decorations. Public Works Director Greg Brown said residents can always take their tree to the West Jackson Street brush site or simply leave it by the street for for Cookeville’s brush trucks. However, […]
Tennessee Makes Under 21 Tobacco Sales Illegal In 2021
Tennessee will make it illegal to sell or distribute all tobacco products, electronic cigarette products or smoking hemp to anyone under the age of 21 at the start of 2021. Cumberland County Rising Executive Director Holly Kisly said with Tennessee teens doubling their vape use over the last two years, this law change meets the […]
