UCHRA UCDD Receives Clean Audit Report
UCHRA and UCDD has received a clean audit in all of its divisions. Executive Director Mark Farley said this is the fourth or fifth year that the organizations received no findings. “We’re very proud of the team our finance department has,” Farley said. “We have a lot of state funding and federal funding that flows […]
Late Night Smithville Shopping Event For Last Minute Gifts
A shopping event made for procrastinators kicks off Thursday night as several Smithville merchants extend their hours. Male Room Brotique Co-Owner Tony Luna organized the new event. Luna said each year, he sees last second shoppers stressing to find the perfect gift. “I’ve got a friend of mine named Dave who is notoriously a bad […]
Engineering Group Studying Livingston’s Water System For Energy Improvements
The Livingston Board of Aldermen has approved a company to review the city’s water system for efficiency upgrades. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the engineering firm will look for areas where solar panels could be added to the system. “The preliminary study will be at no cost for the city of Livingston,” Hayes said. “The ultimate […]
Four Shelters Open In Overton Co As Temperatures Drop Thursday
There will be several shelters open Thursday night in Overton County for those needing warmth from sub-zero temperatures. EMA Director Chris Massiongale said locations include the Livingston City Fire Department, Overton County Rescue Squad building, the First Christian Church and the Allons radio tower site on Palestine Road. “Our biggest threat tonight appears to be […]
Slim Chance For An Upper Cumberland White Christmas This Year
Despite inclement weather forecasted for Christmas weekend this year, a white Christmas in the Upper Cumberland is not a common occurrence. National Weather Service Meteorologist Krissy Hurley said over the last 150 years, there have been just three. The last was in 2010. “We’re going to have the cold air around absolutely,” Hurley said. “But […]
Cumberland Co Receives Clean Audit For Second Straight Year
Cumberland County has received a clean audit for the second year in a row. Mayor Allen Foster said having no findings is difficult considering the amount of money that flows. Foster said he credits the fiscal responsibility to the county’s financial department. “It ensures that our tax payer’s money is being spent correctly,” Foster said. […]
UCHRA Exec Director Planning Summit Over Opioid Settlement Money
UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said he wants to plan a regional opioid summit on how to spend opioid abatement money. Farley said a lot of communities are already receiving payments from court settlements. Farley said the summit would review how the money can be used. “One of the things that we want to make […]
House Speaker Sexton Says Next State Budget Will Increase By Two Percent
House Speaker Cameron Sexton said he anticipates a two percent increase in the state’s budget next fiscal year. Sexton updated regional leaders about the latest legislative efforts at the UCHRA Board of Directors Annual Meeting Wednesday. “The budget it is very good this year,” Sexton said. “The numbers are still up. You will still see […]
Air Mass Brings Sub-Zero Temperatures Starting Thursday Evening
Expect temperatures Thursday night to fall some 40 degrees as some of the coldest air in years plunges south. Staff Meteorologist Rob Carolan said the Upper Cumberland will likely see wind chill temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees below zero. “It is really an impressive air mass that’s going to be working its way in,” […]
Clay Emergency Management To Have Warming Shelter Prepared In Celina
Clay County Emergency Management will have a warming shelter open for the community with the cold weather this weekend. Director Kyle Haney said the shelter will be at the Clay County Volunteer Rescue Squad building located at 74 River Road in Celina. “Some agencies will like to wait and see the events to actually happen,” […]
