US Foods Breaks Ground On Algood Expansion
US Foods broke ground Thursday on a 90,000 square foot expansion of the former IWC main office and distribution center in Algood. The company bought the longtime Putnam County employer to use for its Tennessee distribution. US Foods Area President Steve McCain said the day marks a huge day for the company, showcasing its investment […]
Monterey Police Chief Suspended Without Pay
The Town Of Monterey has suspended Police Chief Bill Randolph without pay, after his indictment on seven counts, including theft and misconduct. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said, as of now, he does not have plans to fire Randolph. Garcia said Randolph has not yet shown any intentions to resign. “He has not,” Garcia said. “I […]
Woodlee A First In Warren Co History
Warren County freshman Emma Woodlee will be the first female runner in program history to represent Pioneer Cross Country at the state meet Friday afternoon at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville. The 15-year-old set the school record four times this season. Assistant Coach Jeremy Willhelm said Woodlee’s natural talent is compounded when you add her […]
Tech After Dark Thursday Gives Families View
Tennessee Tech hosts Tech After Dark Thursday to give high school students a glimpse of what campus life is like after hours. Tennessee Tech Admissions Assistant Director Ted McWilliams said the university typically invites students from Upper Cumberland High Schools to attend the event. McWilliams said many people have school, work, and other activities and […]
Three UC Players Semifinalists For Mr. Football
Three Upper Cumberland football players included in this year’s Mr. Football Semifinalists, announced Thursday. Clay County’s Nate Adams nominated in Class 1A. White County’s Tripp Pinnion named a semifinalist in Class 4A. Upperman’s Bronzden Chaffin recognized in Class 4A. The five semifinalists in each of the nine classifications will be whittled down to three finalists […]
Monterey Chief Indicted On Seven Counts
Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph has been indicted on seven counts, including three counts of official misconduct, theft, and forgery. The State Comptrollers Officer found Randolph misappropriated at least $2,387, during the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Officer’s Association 2022 Fall Conference in Gatlinburg. A Putnam County Grand Jury indicted Randolph on one count of theft […]
Sells Back In UC As A Golden Eagle
Livingston Academy alum Matthew Sells has returned to the Upper Cumberland to play his senior season of basketball with Tennessee Tech. The Overton County native said coming out of high school he had his eyes on Tech, but knew playing D-II basketball at Lincoln Memorial was the path for him. He said the three years […]
Livingston Begins Fall Cleanup Week
Fall Cleanup Week underway across Livingston. Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said residents can place unwanted items at the curb and the city will pick them up to dispose of them. Items that will not be picked up are building materials, carpet, tires, chemicals, wire, fence, and paint products. Burnett said the city tries to […]
Tech Engineering Receives Laser Welder
Tennessee Tech’s College of Engineering has a new 480-volt laser welder to help the program provide better training to engineering students. The welder is valued at around $350,000, a donation from ATC Automation and Robotics in Cookeville. College of Engineering Dean Joseph Slater said the welder will be used in a variety of classes for […]
Shooting Event Eyeing Crossville As Host
Crossville City Council will consider a five-year lease agreement that would bring a large sports shooting event to the community next year. Gamaliel Cup Organizer Geoff Pare approached the city about hosting a large four-day shooting event. Pear said when the event was held in Georgia, a lot of their participants from Tennessee and Kentucky […]
