UC Remembers Cordell Hull & UN Charter Creation, 80 Years Later
80 years ago, the framework for the United Nations came into focus, led by Upper Cumberland native Cordell Hull UCDD Public Historian Mark Dudney said that Hull is considered the architect of the United Nations. As World War II ended, Hull and President Franklin D. Roosevelt worked toward creating a world organization that could prevent […]
Cookeville Bluebird Society Says To Keep Feeders Out Through Winter
Keeping your bird feeders out and filled during the winter months is important during a time of food scarcity. The Tennessee Bluebird Society’s Lynn Maddux said it is more important to leave your feeders out during the winter months during any other time of the year. Maddux said feeders provide an easy source of sustenance […]
College Advisor: Focus On Student Needs, Not Outside Noise
While a group of state universities are joining forces to focus attention on the value of a four-year degree, other educators said Tennessee’s focus on career education and not pushing everyone to college is showing success. Mixed messages? Confusion for students and parents? White County High School Advisor Suzanne Rushing said she tries to focus […]
Clay Commissioner Proud Of 25 Years Service, Growth In County
Clay County Commissioner Winton Young is focused on the future even while celebrating 25 years on the board. Young said it has been an honor to serve the fourth district since 1998. He said he has two major goals before he leaves office. “Hopefully in the near future we can get a jail, and we […]
Cumberland County Film Society Holding Membership Drive
The Cumberland County Film Society holding a membership drive through the month of January. The Cumberland County Film Society screens movies exclusively for members in the spring and fall at the Cumberland County Playhouse. The movies are selected by a board of judges appointed by the group. President Cheryl LaSalle said the organization provides film […]
With Rising Research Numbers, Tech Focused On Growing Reputation
New Tennessee Tech Vice President for Research John Liu said the goal of his department is to make Tech a leading research university. Tech research funding requests have grown from $49.3 million in 2019 to $106 million last year. Liu said research proposals are on the rise across all departments. “As a technology university, we […]
Livingston Mayor Honored By MTAS For Renewable Energy Work
Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes honored for his work on Renewable Energy by the University of Tennessee’s MTAS leadership. Hayes said he promotes clean energy throughout Livingston and recently worked with Flood Ready Tennessee to solve flooding issue in the city using renewable energy. He said he also works with the Tennessee Renewable Energy & Economic […]
UCEMC More Prepared For Winter Cold After Last Year’s Freeze
Lessons learned from the freeze of Christmas 2022 have made UCEMC more prepared for similar events going forward. The Christmas freeze with temperatures below zero featured rolling blackouts. UCEMC CEO Jennifer Brogdon said TVA has spent well over $120 million to upgrade facilities that did not perform well. Brogdon said she is confident that the […]
Tuesday Morning Scammer Said Representing Cumberland Sheriff
A Tuesday morning scam across Cumberland County features someone calling from what appears to be a local number, representing himself as a lieutenant with the Cumberland County Sheriffs Department. Public Information Officer Gary Howard said the caller said he wants to talk about a civil suit involving the resident. He represents himself as Lt. James […]
