AARP Organizing Free Income Tax Services Across UC
Free tax preparations through AARP getting started this week at five locations across the Upper Cumberland. District Two Coordinator Mike Rodts said the service is available for moderate to low income people of all ages. “AARP Foundation provides the organization, but it’s also mainly funded by the IRS,” Rodts said. “The intention of that is […]
Livingston PD Getting Patrol Vehicles, Paving And OT Pay Through Grant
Livingston has been awarded a $329,000 state grant that will bring several additions to the police department. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the money will be used for eight used patrol vehicles, paving of the parking lot and overtime pay for officers. “In late December, the Tennessee Department of Health announced the confinement facilities […]
Former Visitors’ Bureau Executive Director Taking Over Tour Company
Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Center Executive Director Molly Brown has stepped down to pursue a new business venture. Brown said she thought it was time for a change both personally and professionally. “At this point in my life, I wanted to do something a little more business owner orientated and entrepreneurial,” Brown said. “So everything that […]
Monterey Aldermen Select One Bank For Sewer Plant Line Of Credit
The Monterey Board of Aldermen has selected One Bank to establish a $6 million line of credit to build its new sewage treatment plant. Mayor JJ Reels said the town received five bids for the funding. Reels said One Bank was approved after reviewing closing costs and interest rates. “We’re being funded through the USDA, […]
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Wear Orange For Love
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The Upper Cumberland Justice Center is one of many organizations bringing awareness to the issue. Coordinated Community Response Specialist Dasha Cross said one out of three teenagers in the US will experience an abusive relationship before adulthood. “You can break it down between physical, sexual or emotional abuse,” […]
One Injury In Monday I-40 Accident
One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident on I-40 near exit 277 on Monday. 18-year-old Kamea Higgins of Tennessee was traveling eastbound with a one-year-old in 2012 Kia Optima when she was side-swiped by 40-year-old Nika Watson of Mississippi. Watson was navigating a curve when she drifted into Higgins’ lane. After impact, Higgins’ car […]
Demolition Begins On LA’s Stadium
Demolition began Tuesday on Livingston Academy’s football stadium. This marks the first step in the process of building the new stadium. Overton School Board Chair Mike Hayes said that the first phase of the project is set to include new lights, a new scoreboard, and bleachers to hopefully be completed by July 31st. He said […]
Cookeville Man Charged With Murdering 23-Year-Old Fiancée
A Cookeville man has been charged with murdering his fiancée after she was found dead in her 12th Street apartment over the weekend. Christian Luna arrested Monday in Carencro, Louisiana on first degree murder charges. He will be held there until extradition takes place. Luna charged in the death of 23-year-old Lyndzy Bounds. The Cookeville Police Department […]
Grant Program Available To Cover Sparta White Co Little League Registration
The Sparta White County Little League participating in a grant program that covers registration fees for low income families. Thanks to the T-Mobile Call Up Grant Program every kid that wants to play can. League President Don Pearcy said families can get up to $150 of fees covered. “We want every kid to have the […]
Cumberland Art Society Hosting High School Art Competition
The Cumberland Art Society accepting artwork to compete in the 44th annual Reba Bacon Memorial High School Art Competition. Upper Cumberland high school students have until the end of February to submit. Event Chair Bonnie Masters said artwork will be judged by Tennessee Tech students with the winners announced March 6th. “They can be home […]
