8th Annual Dale Hollow Classic Registrations Go Live Tuesday Morning
Registrations go live Tuesday morning for Byrdstown’s 8th Annual Dale Hollow Spring Bass Classic on April 23rd and 24th. Mayor Sam Gibson said that the buddy tournament is perfect for both seasoned and new fishermen. He said sometimes pairs will be a father and son, a husband and wife, or even just two pals. “And […]
White Co Schools Considered a 1:1 District For Devices
The White County School District has achieved a 1:1 ratio for laptops in the student body. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the push began about four years ago. Dronebarger said the influx of federal COVID money sped up the process. “Some of those are in Chromebook carts, and some of those are more in […]
Bridgestone Investigating Possible Cyber Threat, Warren Plant Remains Closed
Bridgestone’s Warren County tire plant remains closed Monday afternoon after shutting down from a potential cyber attack Sunday. According to the company, an investigation remains ongoing for a potential security incident involving its information technology. Workers were sent home Sunday and have not returned to the factory. Plant closures in Rutherford and Wilson Counties have […]
Fentress Hoping For Success In CDBG Re-Application
Fentress County is trying once more to apply for a Community Development Block Grant to purchase two new ambulances. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that they missed the grant by just six points last round. He said in the reapplication they hope to address the lost points and get much-needed equipment for the county. “There […]
Byrdstown’s Good Neighbors Theatre Auditions For “Blood Heat”
Good Neighbors Theatre is hosting auditions for a new play titled “Blood Heat,” on March 7th and March 8th. Secretary Susanne Miller said that Dr. J Edward Gore is writing a historical fiction play based on a real Upper Cumerbland figure who was prominent in the Civil War named Champ Ferguson. “He was supposedly part […]
UC Home Builders Association Home And Garden Show Returns March 4th And 5th
The Home and Garden Show of the Home Builders Association of the Upper Cumberland is returning this spring. Executive Officer Mallory Hill said that after a two-year hiatus, they are ready and rearing to go. She said that with over 130 businesses participating, there will be plenty to do. “We’ll have everything that you could […]
UCDD Hosting Sessions To Help Alzheimer’s Patients And Their Caretakers
The Upper Cumberland Development District is providing sessions to help those with Alzheimer’s and their caretakers. Family Caregiver Coordinator Clare Farless said that the sessions will be split into two parts with one centered on music intervention for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. She said that participants will be able to create an individualized playlist with […]
Putnam 911 Making Changes To Emergency Alert System
Putnam County 911 making changes to its emergency alert system. Assistant Director Brandon Smith said that the previously free system began charging for services, they decided to streamline alerts into a program that utilizes a communications service the county already has. “What’s really cool about the Smart 911 and the Rave Alert system is that […]
Putnam Jail Expansion Nearing Foundation Work
Foundation work for the Putnam County Jail expansion set to begin next month. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the new additional parking has been completed. Farris said that means vehicles in the lower parking lot where the expansion will be built can now be moved. “Once they get out of the way, and we’re able to […]
Celina Truck Route Clears T-DOT Environmental Study
T-DOT has completed the required environmental study to create a truck route around Celina. That is according to Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan. Reagan said the proposed route would start at the end of the State Route 52 bridge near Kyle Street. “It looks like the possibility of that happening is very promising,” Reagan said. […]
