Lady Bees Honoring Past With Throwback Uniforms
The Upperman Bees will pay tribute to their history with new, alternate throwback uniforms featuring tributes to Baxter Seminary and a beloved 50 year old logo. Assistant coach Tyler McWilliams said throwback uniforms have been talked about for some time, but felt the time was right to take a blast to the past. “I’ve just […]
Overton Sheriff’s Department Hosting Toy Drive
The Overton County Sheriff’s Department hosting a Toy Drive to provide children in need with their own Merry Christmas. Chief Deputy Tim Poore said the department has placed boxes at local stores throughout the county where citizens can donate toys. Poore said the department’s officers are exposed to the families in need throughout the county. […]
Monterey High Relaunching Band Program
Monterey High School relaunching its band program. Principal Breeonna Wheeler said the school had the vision over the summer of relaunching the band program and the idea came to fruition this fall as the school was granted a growth position. Wheeler said the band will help grow the school’s music department. “The band adds another […]
Eagle Watch Returns To Dale Hollow Lake
Reservations are now open for Dale Hollow Lake’s annual Eagle Watch Event over two Saturdays in January. Park Ranger Desmaray Brown said participants will go on the lake to see bald eagles and their nests, as well as migratory birds there for the winter. Brown said watchers will get the chance to ride on a […]
Local Expert: Start Thawing Turkey Now
A local expert said the most common mistake people make when preparing the Thanksgiving turkey is not thawing it correctly. Pickett County UT Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Amanda Woody said she prefers placing a turkey in the refrigerator over other thawing methods such as submerging the turkey in cold water and a microwave.. […]
Spencer Begins Massive Water System Overhaul
The next step in overhauling the Spencer Water System set to begin after a $3.35 million intermediate water pump station received City Council approval. Warren County Utility District General Manager Anthony Pelham said the pump station will be located halfway from the Caney Fork River alongside Highway 111. Pelham said the pump station will help […]
Putnam Establishes Work Release Committee
A new committee will oversee the Putnam County Sheriff Department’s work release program. County Commissioner Terry Randolph said the committee will monitor the program and consider any changes that need to be made over time. Randolph said all the members of the committee were recommended by Sheriff Eddie Farris. “To be on the committee I […]
Pall Mall Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation
A Pall Mall man jailed on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor after an investigation by the TBI. 51-year old Wade Williams of Pickett County is a convicted sex offender. Williams residence searched following a cybertip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Multiple electronic devices analyzed. More than 100 files of […]
Monterey Girls More Experienced As Season Begins
Monterey Girls Basketball Coach Randall Phillips said fans can expect a different, more mature Wildcats team as the season begins. The Wildcats went 4-22 last season and Phillips said the culprit for those results came down to inexperience. In his off-season work with the team, he said it was clear that with a year of […]
Van Buren Schools Awarding Bonuses For TVAAS Score
The Van Buren County Board of Education approved a one-time bonus of $900 for all staff members after receiving an improvement in the school district’s Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System score. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said the school school district scored as a level five which is the highest level possible. Copeland said he believed […]
