Basketball District Play Heats Up Friday
The Upper Cumberland continues to deal with icy roads, competitive finishes, and tight district races as the calendar gets closer to tournament play this February. In Friday night’s girls action, Upperman faces off with Cumberland County. The Lady Bees suffered their first loss in district play Tuesday night. The loss also marked their first home loss […]
White County Board Opposes Voucher Bill
The White County Board of Education passed a resolution Thursday night opposing the 2025 Education Freedom Act. During a special called meeting, Chairman Bob Young said other states, included Arizona, started their programs with a budget of $65 million but ended up needing to allocate over $200 million more. Young also said the financial concerns […]
Jackson Seeking Bids For Marquee Sign
Jackson County School Board voted to seek bids for a digital marquee sign at Dodson Branch School during its Thursday Board Meeting. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said Dodson Branch currently has a marquee sign but it is not digital. Hardy said the school system has grant funding set aside for Dodson Branch. “They are […]
Get Moving, Fit Frenzy Saturday
Need a little boost in your January fitness goals? Get it Saturday as Cookeville Leisure Services hosts Fit Frenzy. Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said Fit Frenzy’s goal is to inform and excite people about group exercise. Webb said the event offers a variety of classes for all ages and experience levels. Webb said the […]
New Healthcare Training Coming Thanks To Grant
New health care training options are on the way to Upper Cumberland thanks to a grant to the Upper Cumberland Workforce Board. Workforce Board Director Becky Hull said the $275,000 grant will provide healthcare training opportunities, including EMT training and apprenticeships for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Registered Nurses (RN). “Need funding for that individual […]
Crossville’s New Sidewalks Halfway Done
Crossville’s downtown sidewalk replacement project is nearly halfway complete and should be finished in June. City Manager Valerie Hale said the work began at Lantana Road and one side of Main Street is almost done. Hale said the work will then move to the south end of the other side of Main Street and start […]
Jackson Group Applying For Arts Grant
The Roaring River Cultural Alliance will apply for a grant to build a pocket park including amphitheater in Gainesboro. Alliance Co-Founder Valerie Goetz said Jackson County would benefit from having easily accessible art. Goetz said the mission of the Alliance is to empower minds, ignite futures, reveal possibilities, and transform lives through the power of […]
Tech Offering Scholarship For FAFSFA Delays
Tennessee Tech will offer a scholarship to students impacted by last year’s FAFSFA delays. Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success Mary McCaskey said the university reopened the Presidential Scholars Scholarship application period with a new deadline of June 1. McCaskey said the scholarship will award anywhere from $1,800 to $8,000 per student. “Given […]
Overton LEAD Center Up & Running
Livingston Academy has officially opened its new $1.8 million LEAD Career Center. LEAD stands for leadership, exploration, and discovery. Overton County Schools CTE Director Lesley Riddle said the 80-foot by 60-foot career center is a multifunctional facility that will house four CTE labs. Riddle said the career center will provide an exciting career exploration opportunity […]
Sheriff Work Release Program Off To Good Start
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department has launched its new work release program that allows inmates to work jobs in the community while being incarcerated. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the work release program is different than work crews as the program allows inmates to go into the community and work a job. Farris said […]
