Benefit To Be Held For Prescott South Student Battling Cancer
A benefit for Prescott South Middle School student Layla Ledbetter will be held this Saturday at the school building. The 11-year-old has been recently diagnosed with brain cancer. Event Coordinator Kelsie Bean said the proceeds from the fundraiser will help the family with medical expenses. “This is just somebody who we need to gather around […]
Inaugural Overton CASA Motorcycle Ride To Help Kids
CASA of Overton County is in need of money to serve abused and neglected children in the court system. Coordinator Susan O’Neil said the need led to creating a charity motorcycle ride on Saturday, partnering with a local motorcycle club. O’Neil said that registering to ride on Saturday helps them pay for advocate recruitment, education […]
Purple Thursday: A Day To Support Survivors Of Domestic Violence
Today is Purple Thursday- a part of October’s observance of Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month. Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center Site Coordinator Brittany Shaw said it is a day to wear purple to show support to victim-survivors. “Domestic violence is all about power and control,” Shaw said. “So, it could be your partner withholding […]
Cookeville Mayor Seeking More Equal Partnership Between City And Leslie Town Center
Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton wants a fair and equitable partnership when it comes to helping the Leslie Town Center front big-ticket repairs. Shelton said that the current partnership between the city and the Public Building Authority has the city splitting the costs for repairs 50/50. He said that with the pandemic affecting the Leslie Town […]
UC Air Fair Bringing Aircraft Appealing To All Enthusiasts
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Air Fair starts Friday, boasting plenty to see and plenty to ride. The Air Fair starts at 1:00 PM, running until 7:30 PM on Saturday. Airport Manager Dean Selby said there is a C-54 transport plane for aircraft enthusiasts and Black Hawk Helicopters for the military fans. Selby said that […]
Algood Middle Entryway Project Requiring More Fire Protection
The Algood Middle School entryway project will require additional work to meet Putnam County Fire Marshall requirements. Deputy Director Tim Martin said plans checked out on paper but an onsite inspection determined a more substantial fire break wall and metal doors for the office were needed. Martin said that luckily contingency funds were set aside […]
Local TEA Affiliate Wants State Review Of BEP To Result In Sufficient Funding
One local Tennessee Education Association member says state leaders need to change the BEP formula to fully fund school positions. Governor Bill Lee has called for a review of the state education funding formula also known as the BEP formula. Overton County Education Association President Jennifer Eilender said the current formula causes inequalities among schools. “If […]
Flynn’s Lick Spooky Hollow Hayride Returns Through October
An over 30 year tradition of the Flynn’s Lick Spooky Hollow is here until the end of October. The event runs on Friday and Saturday, starting at 6:00 PM. Jackson County Rescue Squad Lieutenant Mickey Smith said that proceeds go to supporting the Flynn’s Lick Volunteer Fire Department, community center and county rescue squad. Smith […]
