Belew Named New Warren Football Coach
Eric Belew named the new head football coach for the Warren County Pioneers. Belew coached at Armuchee High School in Rome, Georgia, beginning his tenure in 2022. Belew takes over a Warren County football team that finished the season at 0-10. “Really, the focus is just kind of be where our feet are.” Belew said. […]
Van Buren Begins Search For New Director
The Van Buren County School Board voted Wednesday night to begin the search immediately for a new director. The board will advertise the position for three weeks. The board will then review applications for two weeks before conducting interviews. Board Member Barry Austin said he wants to hire a new director as soon as possible. […]
DA Investigating Warren County Homicide
Warren County District Attorney Chris Stanford’s office will investigate the death of a woman in Fentress County, allegedly at the hands of her husband. Amber Wilson found in the back of a jeep. An autopsy on the victim revealed that she died of blunt force trauma and it was determined that she was hit by […]
Leadership Cumberland Set To Begin
The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce welcomes residents to learn new skills through Leadership Cumberland this February. Chamber of Commerce President Ethan Hadley said the intensive seven-month program helps people better understand the mechanics of Crossville and Cumberland County. Hadley said the chamber puts on the program every year to better prepare aspiring local leaders. […]
Putnam’s Audit Comes Back Clean
Putnam County’s annual audit came back with no findings for the fourth time in the past eight years. County Mayor Randy Porter said the two hundred twenty-seven page report is a testament to the great work of the county’s officials and employees. Porter said the record of clean audits in recent years is amazing for […]
CRMC Balancing Expansion With Parking Needs
A new South Tower on the Cookeville Regional campus will bring more room for care, but less room for parking. CEO Buffy Key said some of the hospital’s construction plans will increase the need for parking by expanding into currently existing parking spots. Key said the hospital is exploring all options and has parking experts […]
Rising Temps Cause New Pipe Issues
You might think rising temperatures would end the concern about water pipe issues, but actually the next two days will likely keep officials busy. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the ground shifts when it thaws out. That allows pipes to move under the ground and potentially go through ring splits or blowouts. “Some […]
Veteran Homelessness Continues In UC
The State of Tennessee saw a 24.9 percent decrease in veteran homelessness last year, but the numbers across the Upper Cumberland not as good. Amanda Dobbs is the Tennessee Valley Health Care System Coordinated Entry Specialist. She said Putnam County saw a minimal decrease while Cumberland County saw a slight increase in veteran homelessness in […]
Pickett Eyeing School Building Decision
The Pickett County Commission will host a second joint meeting with the School Board Monday to further discuss options to address the Pickett County High School building. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said at the joint meeting a consulting firm will go over all options. Bilbrey said he believes a decision could be made during the […]
Cold Snap Leads To Record Energy Demand
This week’s cold temperatures led to record peak demands of energy consumption for TVA and Volunteer Energy. VEC Marketing and Economic Development Vice President David Murphy said the company was able to handle the energy usage without any major issues or blackouts. Murphy said much of the success is due to TVA’s work to winterize […]
