Fentress Gets New Vehicle Registration Kiosk
Fentress County received a new self-service vehicle registration kiosk to replace the one located at the county courthouse. County Clerk Amanda Hicks said the new kiosk has a larger screen, can be operated by keypad or touchscreen, and takes more payment options. Hicks said the kiosk is also more efficient and user-friendly overall. “In Fentress […]
UCHRA Makes Progress on Childcare
The UCHRA Childcare Initiative has made significant progress since its initial grant opportunity for childcare three years ago. Executive Director Mark Farley said it will take much more work and more time to fully meet the need. Farley said through grants and loans over the last three years, they have assisted five to ten providers […]
Dekalb Author Jett Discovers Bathroom History
DeKalb County author Braedon Jett has published his second book, The Hilarious History of Your Bathroom: Crazy Fun Facts for Curious Kids. Jett said this new work builds on his mission to make history not only entertaining but educational for young readers. Jett said his books are crafted to engage young minds through non-fiction short […]
New Heart Procedure Comes To CRMC
Cookeville Regional celebrating a milestone in cardiovascular care, performing its first procedure with a drug-coated balloon. Cardiologist Stacy Brewington said the AGENT Balloon is used to treat peripheral artery disease and coronary artery disease. It opens narrowed arteries and delivers medication directly to the artery walls. Brewington said the operation takes roughly thirty minutes and […]
Overton Business Receives Ag Grant
Mid-South Reproductive Services in Overton County will build a new breeding facility thanks for funds from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Mid-South Partner Caroline Holt said the business helps local cattle owners with reproduction. Holt said cattle reproduction services are in high demand. “This facility will have like an indoor facility to be able to […]
Expert: School Vouchers Hurt Rural Communities
A national expert on school vouchers said rural regions like the Upper Cumberland are most vulnerable when voucher systems are established. Michigan State University Education Policy Professor Josh Cowen said there are too few private schools in rural areas for vouchers to benefit those communities. Cowen said some suggest that online programs and micro-schools could […]
Cookeville To Replace Square Street Lights
Cookeville will soon replace street lights across the Courthouse Square due to old age and fading paint. Energy Department Director Carl Haney said the decorative lights around the square and on surrounding streets have been in place for nearly thirty years. Haney said the current lights are twelve feet tall while the new ones will […]
DeKalb Moving Elections Office
After several months of discussion, DeKalb County Commissioners have decided to move the elections office out of the county courthouse. DeKalb County Administrator of Elections Dustin Estes said the elections office will be moved into a space within the county complex. Estes said he requested to move the elections office six months ago and not […]
Keisling Plans To Vote Against Voucher System
State Representative Kelly Keisling said he will vote against the school voucher system during this week’s special session. Keisling said he received resolutions from all of the school districts in District 38 except Macon County expressing their stance against the voucher system. Keisling said those resolutions have had a lot of weight in his stance […]
