Omicron Variant Latest Issue In Phishing Emails Targeting Universities
The Omicron variant is the latest trend for hackers to use in phishing schemes–this time, at universities. Tennessee Tech Cyber Security Assistant Director Eric Brown said that phishing emails are looking for two things: money, or information. “Universities are a wealth of information,” Brown said. “Just like any other education system, just like hacks into […]
Cookeville Aquatic Center Steering Committee Discusses Preliminary Ideas
Cookeville’s Aquatic Center Steering Committee met for the first time this week. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said that members met with architectural firm Lose Designs and Water Technology Incorporated, a water park design company. He said that they discussed preliminary information about what exactly the community will want in an aquatics facility. “Community has […]
Monterey Surveying Bee Rock To Widen Entry And Create Parking
Monterey is in the planning stages to create more parking spaces at Bee Rock overlook. Mayor JJ Reels said the goal is to widen the gravel entryway to the sandstone flattop that would be used for some 20 parking spaces. “Tried for a while to get the survey company to come back out, and they’ve […]
Overton Teachers Bring New Practices To Classroom After Literacy Conference
Twelve Overton County school faculty members returned to the community with the latest reading practices after a statewide conference. K-6 Instruction Supervisor Melissa Savage said the 50th Annual Literacy Conference in Lebanon was an opportunity for educators to network and develop professionally. “This year in our school system, we were focusing on the science of […]
Industry Growth Aligns With Upper Cumberland Workforce Capabilities
Medical supplies, food and beverage, and electric vehicles are among the industries that could see growth in the Upper Cumberland. That according to Stephen Crook, the Vice President of Economic Development at Highlands Economic Partnership. Crook said that those industries align with the workforce located in the Upper Cumberland. “There are some other sectors experiencing […]
Warren Woman Charged On TennCare Fraud, Theft of Services
A Warren County woman arrested Thursday on TennCare fraud and theft of services after allegedly reporting false information to the state. Thirty-year-old Jessica Tees faces felony charges. Tees lost custody to her children but allegedly continued reporting them as dependents for insurance benefits. As a result, TennCare paid more than $15,549 in fees and claims […]
UCDD/UCHRA Earns Planning Grant To Remodel Social Services In Region
UCDD-UCHRA has been named one of 17 recipients of the Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Initiative planning grant. Executive Director Mark Farley said the $450,000 grant could be the first step to becoming one of the six large award winners. “What it’s going to do is allow us to have the man power for the next three […]
Smithville Marine Struck And Killed After Assisting Crashed Car In California
A Smithville native was struck and killed on Monday, near his station at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California. 20-year-old Lance Cpl. Alberto Lucio stopped to help a wrecked vehicle on the interstate around 3:20 a.m. A box truck crashed into Lucio and the two people he was assisting. The 36-year-old driver and his 31-year-old […]
Livingston Taking On Full Price Of Retail Consultant
Livingston has taken on the full $30,000 price tag to bring in a retail consultant for the city. Aldermen Kelly Coleman said the one-year contract is with a retail coach that Highlands Economic Partnership recommended. “We feel good about this investment,” Coleman said. “We’re trying to figure out how we can minimize tax dollars, retail […]
