Butler Sponsoring Bills To Expand Secondary Options
State Representative Ed Butler has sponsored a pair of bills focused on providing more flexible post-secondary education options for Upper Cumberland students. Butler said one bill will allow students to use the Tennessee Promise in summer semesters, allowing graduated seniors to use the scholarship immediately after high school. He said many students are motivated to […]
Crossville Police Offering Women’s Gun Familiarity Class
Crossville Police giving women the chance to become more familiar with firearms during a Saturday Ladies Only class. Captain Brian Eckelson said the class allows women to get comfortable with using a firearm. He said firearm safety and familiarity are important for any person, but many women have never fired, cleaned, or loaded a gun. […]
New Gainesboro Business Collective To Unite Businesses
Gainesboro’s new Small Business Collective wants to unite local businesses and facilitate economic growth in Jackson County. Local Business Owner Kara Smith said the organization will operate parallel to the Gainesboro/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. She said the collective will facilitate short-term tourist rentals, advertise for businesses, and build a cohesive network between all Gainesboro […]
Division II High School Tournament Tips Off Thursday
Athletes and spectators headed to Cookeville Thursday for the opening tip of the Division II high school basketball championships. Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the university is exceptionally proud to host what he calls the greatest private high school basketball in Tennessee. He said the Upper Cumberland is known for great basketball, so more […]
$1.2M Project To Upgrade North Overton System
The North Overton Utility District is upgrading some 18,000 feet of water lines to prevent widespread outages across its service area. North Overton Utility Office Manager Jane Ray said the district has been trying to get this project done for years. Ray said it will happen thanks to state American Rescue Plan grant. Ray said […]
Monterey Issues Water Boil Advisory For Parts Of Town
Monterey officials have issued a Water Boil Advisory for parts of the Monterey community Wednesday due to a broken water line. The advisory includes customers from Evergreen Lane to the Monterey Water Plant on Highway 164. The advisory does not include the entire town, but rather areas around Appletree Lane, Ben Looper, Phillips Drive, Lake […]
Putnam Sheriff Offering Classes For Retired Officers
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department will hold a firearm certification course for retired law enforcement at the Department’s training facility in Baxter. Sheriff Eddie Farris said 2004 legislation allows retired officers to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States by participating in annual training. He said the Department is proud to offer resources and […]
