Jackson County Mayor Meets With Army Corps To Discuss Roaring River Park
The Army Corps of Engineers told Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady that flooding is common in a park like Roaring River Park. Heady said the Corps simply knows flooding will happen, and the you close and clean up debris. However, Heady said they did talk tourism possibilities. “We talked about campgrounds a little bit and […]
Upper Cumberland Seeing Increase In Timber Theft Reports
There has been an uptick in timber theft across Tennessee, and the Upper Cumberland is a hot spot for these crimes. Tim Phelps is the Public Information Officer for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Forestry Division. Phelps said that the type of land owners we have are making them more susceptible in the booming timber […]
Clay County HS Nursing Classes Recognized As TN Pathways Program
Clay County High School’s TCAT Nursing Services Program was recognized this week as a Tennessee Pathways program. Health Science Instructor Stacie Franklin said the CNA program will be the first step in any medical program her students choose to follow. Franklin said the biggest change she has seen is students viewing CNA certification as just […]
Agriculture Aid Available To Farmers As Costs Rise
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program has opened signups to provide Upper Cumberland farmers aid. Chad Huddleston is County Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency. Huddleston said up to $250,000 is available based on a farmers crops and the number of animals they own. “All input costs are going up,” Huddleston said. “Fuel, fertilizer, […]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Phone Use Leads Issues
April is distracted driving awareness month. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said when it comes to distracted driving, cell phones are the biggest issue that his department sees. Garrett said just one glance at your screen can lead to an accident. “In just the blank of an eye,” Garrett said. “Whenever you are operating a […]
March Unemployment Numbers Slightly Increase Across The Region
The Upper Cumberland followed the statewide trend of unemployment rates slightly increasing for the month of March. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported increases in all 14 counties in the region. Clay County has the highest rate at seven percent, an uptick by o.1 percent compared to last month. Van Buren County saw […]
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Event on Saturday
This Saturday, Cane Creek Recreation Center is hosting a free event in celebration of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. The day is used to promote health, peace, healing, and Chinese arts across the world. Tai Chi assists with balance, flexibility, coordination, and strength. Instructor Nikki Desch, a sifu of Tai Chi, said all members […]
Burgess Falls Road Reopening In White County On Friday
Burgess Falls Road in White County reopened today after years of erosion washed away the culvert base. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said water started running underneath the structure. Robinson said the new fix will allow for water to run through and over it, creating a longer lasting road. “It was a little bit […]
Jackson County School HVAC and Gymnasium Upgrades Going To Bid
School improvements through ESSER 2.0 funding were approved to bid out by the Jackson County School Board Thursday night. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the projects include HVAC replacements at Gainesboro Elementary and new sound systems in all the school gymnasiums. “We’re going to try to get started on those as soon as we […]
Crossville Appraising Land For Future Indoor Rec Center
The Crossville City Council has approved a land appraisal for a Webb Avenue property for the city’s new indoor rec center. City Manager Greg Wood said the property is 24 acres with about 18 that are usable. “And, its’s going to be a mandatory auction coming up next month,” Wood said. “So, we would probably […]
