Beaty, Warriors Preparing For Undefeated Loudon
The White County Warriors face undefeated Loudon on the road Friday in round two of the TSSAA High School Football Playoffs. Following a 31-6 win over Red Bank in round one, White County head coach Curtis Beaty said his team is finding its peak form at the right time. He said the Warriors are in […]
Bees Basketball Looking For New Contributors
With the Upperman football team in the playoffs and looking to make a run to Chattanooga, boys’ basketball head coach Bobby McWilliams said the overlap between season’s presents both challenges and opportunities. The Bees basketball roster features four football players that, all of them being upperclassmen and all are solid contributors according to McWilliams. He […]
Lady Wildcats Preparing To Play Fast In 24
The Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats plan to play fast this season. Sophomore forward Mia Hughes said she first saw the increased pace during summer workouts. Hughes said it was clear head coach Lesley Riddle wanted to increase the tempo. “I think it is going to go very well,” Hughes said. “Because even though our posts […]
UC Airport To Consider Master Plan Process
The need for additional parking at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport turned into a discussion at Tuesday’s Board Meeting about the need for an airport master plan. Airport Director Dean Selby said the board needs to look at buying property surrounding the airport sooner rather than later because the price will increase. Board Member Denny […]
Lamb Impressed With Whitwell Offense, QB
The Clay County Bulldogs face the Whitwell Tigers at home Friday night in round two of the TSSAA High School Football Playoffs. Bulldog head coach Bruce Lamb said it was encouraging to see his team shake off four first half turnovers to beat Sale Creek 28-7. He said with the 8-3 Tigers coming to town, […]
Algood Approves Extrication Equipment Bid
The Algood City Council approved a bid for new extrication equipment for the fire department during Tuesday’s meeting. Fire Chief David Judd said the new gear is necessary as the department has run more calls in 2024 than ever before. Judd said twelve members of the department already have some level of extrication training needed […]
Dive Team To Assess Byrdstown Water Plant Intake
Byrdstown has hired a dive team to investigate major issues with the town’s water plant intake system. Water Plant Superintendent Buster Harmon said recent dry weather has caused changes in Dale Hollow Lake, including an increase in sediment in the water. Harmon said the town needs to find a solution as the silty water is […]
Monterey Approves Annexing Hwy 70 Property
Monterey will move forward with the annexation of some 30 acres between I-40 and Highway 70, just east of exit 301. Mayor Alex Garcia said a Nashville-based manufacturing business plans to build on the property, while the rest of the property will feature commercial warehousing. Garcia said the annexation will bring jobs to Monterey. “We […]
Lady Beetles, Not Ladybugs In Your Home
Upper Cumberland residents are noticing more lady beetles hanging out inside and outside the home this season. Putnam County Ag Extension Agent Wayne Key said the species are known as the Asian Lady Beetle and are commonly mistaken for ladybugs. Both are very similar with the lady beetle having an orange tint and fewer black […]
Van Buren Providing New Assistance To Schools
The Van Buren County Commission will provide mental health assistance to the county’s school system by implementing the Care Solace Program. The county commission decided to implement the program on a five-year contract and will use $8,000 of Opioid funds to cover the cost of the program. Van Buren County Schools Homeless System Navigator Jill […]
