State Funds Tourism Initiative To Tell History Of Wilder
The unincorporated town of Wilder in Fentress County will receive $500,000 though Governor Bill Lee’s newest budget. State Representative John Mark Windle said the money will be used to develop tourism attractions in the once populated coal mining community. “I’ve heard estimates as high as 7,000, but certainly, there were close to 5,000 residents in […]
Pickett Schools New Scoreboard Ready For Use
Pickett County Schools’ new scoreboard that was recently installed is now operational. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the 10 by 12 foot panel is located at the sports field by the high school. “We hope to get our donated by sign on it this week,” Elder said. “The scoreboard was donated to us by […]
“Purple Fentanyl” Has Very Likely Reached The Upper Cumberland
A new purple fentanyl has very likely made its way to the Upper Cumberland. The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force has said that the fentanyl and methamphetamine combination has crossed state lines. “I don’t have any personal knowledge of any seizures of purple fentanyl in Putnam County, but if it is that close to […]
White County Student Publishes First Book In Series
White County High School Senior Allie Heady has published her first book titled, Cole Magnus. It is the first book of a children’s series called “We Met in the Fog,” written under Heady’s pseudonym Grace Edgewood. Heady said the book follows Cole and his sister Lyla through a world of magic and trouble. “I’ve always […]
Spots Available In TTU’s Freedom School Summer Program
Spots are dwindling for Tennessee Tech’s annual Elinor Ross Freedom School summer program. Program Director Dr. Janet Isbell said that the six-week program allows kids to experience things they might not otherwise get a chance to. She said it’s also a chance for students to see that learning can be fun. “That learning is something […]
Livingston Police Camp Out Returns To Cedar Lake Camp
Livingston’s Police Camp Out makes its return to Cedar Lake Camp this May. Police Chief Greg Etheredge said that 5th, 6th, and 7th graders in Overton County will be able to experience swimming, canoeing, and fishing as week other fun camp activities. He said that they also add an educational component. “But because we call […]
Upper Cumberland Seeing “Wonderful” Strawberry Crop
Upper Cumberland farmers seeing a “wonderful” strawberry crop this year. Amazin’ Acres Co-Owners Karen McCulley said that the mark of a good strawberry has to do with taste and texture. She said that’s why customers should shop from local farms as opposed to grocery stores. “Shipping berries are firmer and they’re harder on the inside,” […]
