UT-Extension Offices To Fully Reopen On June 1
Upper Cumberland Ag Extension Offices are preparing to fully reopen on June 1. Putnam County UT Extension Director Michelle Parrott said telecommuting has been a challenge for an office overseeing many programs and groups. Parrott said extension offices are meant to be available to people whether it’s for 4-H or family and consumer sciences. “We […]
Comptroller’s Office Holding Meeting For Federal Funding Guidance
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office will hold a Tuesday meeting to provide guidance for spending federal money. State Senator Mark Pody said this is also an opportunity for non-profit organizations and businesses to find out what money is available. Pody said this education is critical, with a lack of guidelines. “To make sure that the money […]
Rep. Windle Says UC Needed More Assistance In Governor’s Budget
State Representative John Mark Windle said that more could have been done to help the Upper Cumberland in the 2021 state budget. Windle said that broadband infrastructure was cut from $200 million to $100 million by Governor Lee. Windle said rural Tennessee is seeing an influx of new residents but they need the bandwidth for […]
Hospice Golf Tournament Fundraiser on May 12th
The 30th Annual Golf Tournament for Hospice returns to Cumberland County on Wednesday, May 12th. Players can compete for the chance to win up to $300. Hospice volunteer Sherry Koch has worked with the tournament for 18 years, and said the Cumberland County Hospice is the only non-profit hospice in the area. “We really do […]
Center Hill Lake Campgrounds Reopening After Completing Cleanup Efforts
Ragland Bottom and Floating Mill campgrounds at Center Hill Lake are set to reopen Thursday. A high water event in March postponed the openings of both recreation areas. Park Ranger Ashley Webster said the majority of the cleanup is complete, but strong winds and downed trees delayed the process for some areas. “At Ragland Bottom […]
Warren Co. Middle School Offering Counseling After Principal’s Death
Warren County Middle School students and staff spent Monday processing the loss of Principal Gerald Tidwell. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said it was difficult day district wide. “We have a team of grief counselors that work in our district,” Swallows said. “They came to our middle school this morning were available throughout the morning […]
PCSS Names Heather Tinch New Principal Of Burks Elementary
Heather Tinch has been named the new principal of Burks Elementary School. The Putnam County School System made the announcement Monday that Tinch will take over for Kevin Maynard, who is retiring. Tinch has fourteen years of experience as a classroom teacher and has spent the last eight years as the Prescott South Middle School […]
Cumberland County Fire Crews Work Two Early Morning Scenes
A Cumberland County home suffered extensive damage after a fire early Monday morning. County Fire Captain Braeden Adams said crews arrived to the Wildwood Lane home with heavy flames in the garage area. Adams said the fire spread to the living areas and north side of the house before containment. Adams said the owners escaped […]
Best Friends Sanctuary 20 Years Of Animal Rescues
The Best Friends Sanctuary of Jamestown has been dedicated to reducing the stray animal population for over 20 years President Sharon Cravens has been the president of the group for the majority of its life. Through rescue missions and advocacy, the organization has taken in over 50,000 homeless pets. “I have never been homeless or […]
Lighthouse Christian Camp 40 Years Of Service And Guidance
Smithville’s Lighthouse Christian Camp is celebrating 40 years of bringing under-resourced children free summer camps. Executive Director Michael Kilgore said the week long events give disadvantaged families the opportunity to let kids be kids “We have horseback riding, we have hiking,” Kilgore said. “We have kayaking. We have pontoons boats that we take the kids […]
