First Year Jets Basketball Coach Ready To Open
In his first season as head coach for Cumberland County boys’ basketball, Christian Goodwin said it was clear from the start that this was the spot for him. The Alabama native and self proclaimed “basketball junkie” was hired in April after the Jets went 5-22 last season. He said after just three practices he knew […]
Van Buren Girls’ Basketball Limiting Mistakes
Van Buren Girls Basketball Coach Tyler Sapp said the team is making a final pre-season push to get ready for opening night. Last season the Eagles went 18-11, but Sapp said the campaign was filled with injuries and adversity. He said players were forced to take on expanded roles at a young age and now […]
Enough Humidity To Reduce Fire Risk
Though the Upper Cumberland has not seen much rain the last two months, there’s been enough humidity to avoid major fire concerns. Forestry Division Assistant District Forester Joel Blackburn said said this year’s unusual weather makes it difficult to predict what lies ahead over the next several weeks. Blackburn said some strong winds are coming […]
Veterans Needed For Byrdstown Christmas Parade
Byrdstown encouraging veterans to join this year’s Christmas Parade as Grand Marshalls of this year’s parade. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said making veterans the Grand Marshall of the parade will fit this year’s parade theme which is “Home for the Holidays”. Gibson said it is a great way to honor the local veterans outside of […]
Swallows Said Warren Independence Could Rebuild
Cumberland County and Warren County will play independent football under the new TSSAA Alignment plan announced. Warren County Director Of Schools Grant Swallows is a member of the TSSAA Board of Control. Swallows said adjustments like these will not satisfy every fan. Swallows said the goal is to keep team travel limited, but it does […]
Clay EMS Doing Well Under County Management
Clay County’s EMS service is doing well after a year and a half as an official branch of the county. County Mayor Dale Reagan said he has been very pleased with the department’s performance so far. Reagan said they have started to see proper revenue coming in from the department since it serves as a […]
Work Underway On Putnam Schools South Franklin Facility
The Putnam County School System preparing its newly purchased building on Cookeville’s South Franklin Avenue through multiple upgrades. Deputy Director of School Tim Martin said they will be spending at least $75,000 to repair A/C units and $150,000 to replace the building’s roof. Martin said the new space will include the district’s Global Learning Intake […]
Tech Sees Growth in Graduate and Masters Program
Tennessee Tech seeing growth in the graduate and masters programs in the past year, especially among people around in the workforce. Interim Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies Dr. Julie Baker said the programs have shown about a 3.5 percent increase in enrollment for graduate and masters programs. Baker said more students are entering […]
LA Basketball Putting Final Touches On Opener
The Livingston Academy Boys Basketball team doing all they can to be ready for Tuesday’s opening night. Junior forward Rocco Carwile is a two-sport athlete and he just finished up football season. He said he is excited to switch gears and start hooping. Carwile said that the adjustment from a football practice to basketball practice […]
Uplands Village Launching Tree Extravaganza
Uplands Village launches its first-ever Christmas Tree Extravaganza Monday. Uplands Village Director of Marketing Keith Mills said local companies and organizations are donating Christmas trees and decorations to help the campus get in the Christmas spirit. Mills said the event will serve as a mood booster for the assisted living residents. “The response that we […]
