New Meat Processing Plant In Celina Preparing For Grand Opening
The Upper Cumberland will soon have a new way to purchase beef products. Celina’s D & D Meats Incorporated will have its first harvest next week. President John Donaldson said the goal is to open to customers this June or July. “Our goals here is to elevate the industry and to allow consumers the opportunity […]
Upper Cumberland Groups Partner For Human Trafficking Awareness Conference
A two-day conference on human trafficking and drug endangered children began Thursday at Cookeville’s River Community Church. “Are You Awake?” brings together experts and local residents to better understand the issues. Kelli Germain is the Director for Survivor Services at WillowBend Farms. WillowBend Farms is an anti-human trafficking nonprofit that helps survivors in the Upper […]
Putnam Sheriff’s Office Receives Continuing Adult Corrections Grant
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has received a grant for Continuing Adult Corrections Education. Public Information Officer Houston Hamblin said the grant will provide funding for both basic and secondary education. Basic education classes provide instruction in arithmetic, reading, and writing, targeted to adult prisoners who read below the ninth-grade level. Secondary education classes provide high […]
Farley: Empower Upper Cumberland To Roll Out Next Year
UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said he is confident that the newly funded “Empower Upper Cumberland” initiative will be successful. The Human Resource Agency was awarded $25 million in federal funding Thursday to implement a three-year pilot to reduce poverty. Farley said the relationship-based model has worked in multiple other states. “So while we are […]
Putnam Election Commission Takes First Step To Make Voting Numbers Official
The Putnam County Election Commission took the first step in authenticating voting results Thursday. Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said voting totals recorded on tally tapes were reviewed by members. Honeycutt said the data from the precincts were compared to the printed results at the election office. Honeycutt said everything balanced out. Honeycutt said the final […]
UC Development District To Host SHIP/SMP Volunteer Trainings
UCDD will host a series of volunteer training days to help with its SHIP and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) programs. Volunteer Coordinator Erin Perdue said that SHIP stands for State Health Insurance Assistance Program. She said that SHIP offers free and unbiased Medicare counseling to beneficiaries and their loved ones. “As well as helping out […]
White Co. Sheriff’s Office Starting Up Inmate Classes Post-COVID
White County Sheriff’s Office is starting up its inmate classes and ministries after COVID. Lieutenant Jacob Hillis is the Volunteer Training Coordinator for the programs. He said that they’re excited to once again bring this opportunity to inmates. “It offers that window outside to remind you of what real life is like and that this […]
UCHRA Awarded $25 Million For “Empower Upper Cumberland” Initiative
A new process to alleviate poverty in the Upper Cumberland began Thursday. The State Department of Human Services officially announced UCHRA as a $25 million grant recipient to implement a three-year pilot called “Empower Upper Cumberland.” Governor Bill Lee called the collaborative partnership a new and innovative way to bridge the gap for families. “The […]
UCHRA/UCDD Pilot Program To Receive State Funding
The Upper Cumberland will be announced as a pilot grant winner by the state Thursday that changes how help is delivered to those in need. A press conference has been called for at the state capitol at 10:45 a.m. Governor Bill Lee will announce that UCDD/UCHRA will be one of seven entities that receive up […]
Poke Sallet Festival Returns To Gainesboro
One of the biggest events in Gainesboro comes back Thursday after a two-year hiatus. The 44th annual Poke Sallet Festival organized by the American Legion Post 129 returns. Commander Dale Smith said the three-day festival at town square will have live music, vendors and a few famous competitions. “We start preparing late on Wednesday afternoon […]
