Large Overton Co Power Outage Restored After Fallen Dead Tree
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation crews have restored power to the majority of customers after a large power outage Thursday morning. Livingston District Manager Ben Winningham said more than 1,000 members were without power due to high winds and dead trees. “We had a very large outage this morning in the Willow Grove area due […]
Warm Spell Could Cause Injury To Fruit Trees When Cold Temperatures Return
Several days of warm temperatures may cause some trees and vegetation to begin their spring blooming. Van Buren Agricultural Extension Agent Chris Binkley said this could pose issues once the weather returns to its normal winter temperatures. Binkley said the temperature changes have the greatest effect on Upper Cumberland fruit trees. “Basically what it does […]
Eagle Cam Spots Obey And River Caring For New Nest Of Eggs
The Upper Cumberland’s favorite bald eagle couple, Obey and River, have laid three new eggs. Darlene Neeley manages the Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Cam Facebook and has followed the birds since 2017. Neely said River has historically laid three eggs each winter over that time. “They hatch in about 35-days and then they won’t fledge […]
Poke Sallet Foundation Hosting Volunteer Meeting For Upcoming Poke Sallet Festival
The Poke Sallet Foundation hosting a community meeting Thursday to recruit volunteers for its first event since taking over. Board Member Casey Jackson said the session will cover volunteer assignments as well as general community needs to host a successful Poke Sallet Festival. “We are looking for volunteers that maybe helped in the past with […]
Representative Williams Says Sports Authority Board Bill Is About Finances, Not Politics
State Representative Ryan Williams said his bill to reconstitute the boards of directors for sports authorities specific to Davidson County impacts more than the Nashville area. The bill would give the state majority control over the board that manages sport venues such as Nissan Stadium and Bridgestone Arena. Williams said as proposed, 10 out of […]
TTU Partners With Putnam Co Emergency Communications To Improve Alert Systems
Tennessee Tech had a successful test in a new alert system thanks to a partnership with Putnam County 911 and Emergency Management Agency. University Dispatch Operations Supervisor Elizabeth Clemons said the joint effort allows each entity to send out alerts if one group is facing communication issues. “For example if the county is not able […]
