UT System President Stops In Algood To Showcase City And Highlight UT Resources
University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd made a stop in Algood on Wednesday to showcase Algood and their collaborative projects on their tour across the state. Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said that the city has utilized many of the services UT offers in work to enhance the community. “Because that’s what they’re there for,” […]
Upper Cumberland Senior Olympics Promotes Healthy Lifestyles And Social Interaction
Over 240 athletes and counting are competing at the Upper Cumberland Senior Olympics. Assistant Coordinator Alicia Arehart said the events kicked off last week with golf and bowling, with registrations ongoing for other events. Arehart said that after canceling last year, participants are excited to get back to competing safely. “There are always worries about […]
CRMC At Work To Accommodate Record COVID Hospitalizations
Record numbers at Cookeville Regional Medical Center have the facility working to ensure enough capacity to continue patient treatment. Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton said that over the past month, the overall number of COVID-positive patients has increased by some 600 percent. “One thing for sure is the variants that we’re dealing with spread more […]
UC Sees Fewer Labor Day Boating Accidents Than 2020
Upper Cumberland lakes saw fewer accidents during the Labor Day Weekend than last year. TWRA Wildlife Officer Dustin Buttram said between the region’s four lakes, only two accidents occurred. Buttram said the accident with an injury was at Center Hill Lake, where water was powerful enough to break a leg. “Below those reservoirs where they’re […]
DeKalb, Smithville Join Together To Honor The Fallen On 9/11
DeKalb County and Smithville are joining together Thursday to remember those fallen on September 11. Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker said 20 years later, many cannot remember the events of that day. Parker said that makes events like this meaningful, to recall a moment that rallied a nation to band together. “That brought the first […]
UHS Baseball Field To Receive New Surface After This Season
A local engineer has completed plans to finally remedy long-standing drainage issues at the Upperman High School Baseball Field. Baseball Head Coach Wes Shanks said the work will begin next summer after the upcoming baseball season. “That would be a new top soil layer,” Shanks said. “Bring in some of the non-native soil that would […]
White Co Library Short Staffed, Changes Hours To Accommodate
The White County Library has adjusted its hours after UCHRA pulled three workers from the front desk. Executive Director Mark Farley said the temporary measure was made due to rising COVID numbers in White County over the last week. “Those employees are operating under a senior employment training program that we administer, and our national […]
TTU COVID Cases Climb Above 100 Over Past Week
Tennessee Tech has reached new highs for COVID cases with the past five school days above 100 positive cases. The university has 112 active cases among students and staff Wednesday with the vast majority living off campus. Tech saw 122 COVID cases Friday, marking the highest count since November of last year. According to the […]
T-DOT Preparing For Two Paving Projects In Overton County
T-DOT is preparing for repaving projects on Highway 111 and Highway 52 in Overton County. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said Highway 111 will also get new traffic loops and improved curb ramps. Bradley said that between September 19 through October 31 drivers will need to be cautious while travelling on Highway 111. “Drivers travelling this […]
McMinnville Autumn Street Fair Cancelled Over COVID Concerns
The McMinnville Autumn Street Fair has been cancelled because of rising COVID numbers in Warren County. Local health officials were consulted and they advised cancelling because of the strain on the local health care system. The fair was set for October 2 and hopes to return in 2022. Vendors will be contacted, with refunds hopefully […]
