Tech Students Showcased All Types Of Writing This Week At Festival
Tennessee Tech showcased student writing projects Tuesday during its 20th Annual Festival of Student Writing. Founder and Lead Coordinator Tony Baker said students showcase a wide range of topics provided by their individual instructors. Baker said he got the idea to throw a festival like this while attending a conference. “The festival’s older than the […]
Tech Professor: JFK’s Assassination Shaped A Generation, Offers Lessons
The assassination of John F. Kennedy 60 years ago Wednesday shaped a generation and still cultivates perspective. That according to Tennessee Tech history professor Dr. Krystal Akehinmi. Akehinmi said when she asks, people who were alive in the 1960s can almost always tell her where they were when they heard the news that Kennedy had […]
Crossville Begins Search For New City Manager As Wood Set To Retire
Crossville has begun the search for a new city manager to replace Greg Wood, who is scheduled to retire in March. Crossville Human Resources Manager Leah Crockett said Wood has agreed to stay on until the city has his replacement in place. His current contract ends in March. Crockett said the city hopes to have […]
24th Ron Hillis Toy Drive Collecting Toys For Kids Friday
The Ron Hillis Memorial Toy Drive will be collecting toys Friday, the 24th time the event has asked the community for help. The Central Baptist Association and McMinnville motorcyclists team up for the event. Central Baptist Association Director of Missions Jim Ramsey said the event has supplied toys to some 450 children in each of […]
Baxter Primary School Adds Mural That Involves Entire Community
The final coat has dried and the new mural is complete on the facade of Baxter Primary School. Principal Marsha Wyatt said the mural depicts kid-friendly, kid-focused imagery that will inspire students of any background. Manuel Fuentes painted the mural and Wyatt said that the finished product looks way better than she ever expected. Wyatt […]
Chamber President Calls Small Business Saturday Important To Community
Small Business Saturday gives you the chance to start your holiday shopping, while supporting the locally-owned businesses of the Upper Cumberland. White County Chamber of Commerce President Jenny Dale said shopping locally is key to building community. Dale said Small Business Saturday is a great chance to remind people that supporting local businesses helps grow […]
Algood Chief: Be Safe When Deep Frying Turkey For Thanksgiving
Many families will be frying turkeys during the next 24 hours, but how can you make sure you’re doing it safely. Algood Fire Chief David Judd said cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and injuries during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Judd said following basic fire and cooking safety tips can keep your family […]
Burn Ban For DeKalb County Has Been Lifted
The burn ban has been lifted for DeKalb County. The ban was lifted a day after burn restrictions were removed for most of the Upper Cumberland. The county also has no burn restrictions. Overton County is the only county in the Upper Cumberland under restrictions. Burn permits are still required for all open burning. You […]
60 Years Ago Today: JFK Assassination Remembered By Putnam Resident
Sixty years ago Wednesday, the Upper Cumberland and the nation shaken when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Local resident Chuck Johnson was in his fall semester at Tennessee Tech. Johnson said the tragedy led to months of uncertainty for Cookeville locals and the rest of the nation. “Those were very tense times […]
