UC Could See Bad Tick Season Based On Local Reports
The anecdotal evidence is pointing towards a bad tick season in the Upper Cumberland. Smith County Agriculture Extension Director Chris Hicks said the office has fielded a number of calls already about tick reports. Hicks said a longer than normal spring is the biggest factor. He said people should know tweezers are the safest way […]
Putnam Library Requesting Employee Dedicated To Community Outreach
The Putnam County Library is looking to add a new librarian dedicated to community outreach. Director Phil Schaller said the need was identified two years ago as part of the library’s 5-year strategic plan. Schaller said the importance of partnerships in the community is why the library needs an employee who can focus on outreach […]
Spencer’s First Meat Processing Plant Opening June 14
The A&H Custom Meat and Processing plant will open on June 14 in Spencer becoming the first facility in the county. President Barry Austin said the plant will start with seven full-time employees and provide job opportunities to Van Buren County High School students interested in working this summer. Austin said they have received over […]
Cookeville Native Gets Second Chance To Pursue Teaching Career
A Cookeville High School Bookkeeper will soon begin her journey into teaching. Candidate Dusti Brooks graduated from Tech in 2010. Last year, she got accepted into Tennessee Tech’s Grow Your Own program to give valuable staff the chance to grow into teachers. “At the time I decided to go a different direction to child development,” […]
Cookeville High Auctions Off Student-Built Home
Cookeville High School’s carpentry class is auctioning off its student-built home on Saturday. Carpentry teacher Randy Mansell said building the house is a huge accomplishment for his students especially after such a trying school year. “It was a different school year, but the kids were pretty resilient and versatile and they made it happen–we got […]
Jackson Co. Fire Safety House Helps Kids Learn Fire Safety
Both officials and participants say year one of the Jackson County Fire Safety House has gone well. The Counsel purchased a trailer last fall and remodeled it to look like a real home. Jackson County Central Fire Department Chief Jeffrey Conn said using the trailer, they have been able to travel to schools and provide […]
Overton Co. Fire Tower Nominated to National Register of Historic Places
Overton County’s Twinton Fire Lookout Tower was unanimously voted to the National Register of Historic Places last week. The nomination delayed by the Tennessee State Review Board earlier this year citing a need for more historical significance. Historic Preservation Specialist Rebecca Schmitt said they added additional information about the tower serving a crucial role in […]
Crews Investigating Possible Airplane Crash Near Rockwood Airport
Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a possible plane crash near the Rockwood Airport in Roane County. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, first responders were alerted Tuesday morning of a single engine plane that reportedly crashed. Search areas have been narrowed to the airport from Old 28 Highway and possibly Morgan County. As […]
Cumberland County Moving COVID Vaccinations, Changing Testing Entrance
The Cumberland County is moving its COVID vaccine distribution from the Community Complex to the health department on Wednesday. Testing times are still from 10:00 AM to Noon. The Cumberland County Health Department is located at 1503 South Main Street in Crossville. The health department is also changing its COVID testing traffic pattern at the […]
Tuesday Last Day For Absentee Ballots For Celina Election
Tuesday is the last day for Celina residents to request an absentee ballot. Election Administrator Monica Davis said all absentees must be in the mailbox by June 1st to be counted. “They can email, fax, call,” Davis said. “We’ve had people come in and ask for one, and they have taken one back to a […]
