Early Graduation Opportunities Growing For HS Students
More high school students are graduating early across the Upper Cumberland. Just under 140 Putnam County students graduated in December. Upperman High School Principal Justin Campbell said most students want to graduate early to get a head start in entering the workforce. “Maybe they got a job while they were in school and they start […]
Tennessee Rail Trail Showcases New Tourism Map
The Tennessee Central Trail Authority unveiled its new rail trail tourism map Friday at the Cookeville Depot’s Trailhead. Tennessee Central Trail Authority Chair Brandon Stephenson said the new map has a list of businesses and activities along the rail trail. Stephenson said the new map will do a better job of what there is to […]
Songwriters Week Set For UC, Statewide Beginning Sunday
The Tennessee Tourism Department’s annual Songwriters Week begins Sunday with several local showcases scheduled. Senior Communications Manager Jill Kilgore said this marks the seventh year for the event which supports songwriters of all genres of music. She said the program also attracts tourists to the state. Kilgore said more than 4,000 songwriters have shared original […]
Former White County Teacher Convicted On Sex Crimes
A former White County Middle School Teacher sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes committed during his tenure as a seventh grade teacher. Austin Damon Allen pled guilty Friday to four counts of rape of a child, two counts of soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor, and one count of […]
Postponements Means Tournament Games Friday
From regular season finales to overnight snowstorms, this week has brought with it tons of questions for Upper Cumberland basketball. The biggest question among some will be answered tonight: will their season continue? Others kept their seasons alive before the snow and will look to advance to championship games next week. GIRLS: Clay battles Clarkrange. […]
Planet Parade Visible In Night Sky This Weekend
The seven other planets aligned in the sky for what is called the Planet Parade. Tennessee Tech Physics Department Chair Stephen Robinson said the actual alignment will be most noticeable when Mercury becomes visible Friday. Multiple planets including Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn are visible right now. Robinson said the celestial event gives people the […]
Baxter Development Road Project Gets Approval
Baxter moving forward with plans a new road to support industrial development projects expected to come to the town. Mayor Danny Holmes said the town got preliminary approval for the road from the state last week. Holmes said the next steps for the road are to finalize the paperwork and set up a meeting in […]
Garcia Feels Good About New Monterey Chief
Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said he feels good about the Civil Service Board’s decision to hire John Mackie as the town’s new police chief. Garcia said he held an hour-and-a-half-long meeting with Mackie Wednesday morning so they both could be on the same page on how they can better Monterey. Garcia said he feels like […]
Warren Schools Honoring Late Ag Teacher
Warren County High School’s Agriculture Wing set to be dedicated in honor of the late agriculture teacher Russell Watson. Watson spent 44 yards teaching students. School Board Chair Chris Cope ssaid Watson made the county shine through his efforts leading the agriculture department and FFA program for such a long time. “Just to have that […]
Tech Welcomes Class of 2029 This Weekend
Tennessee Tech hosts its annual Spring Showcase this weekend, welcoming the class of 2029 to explore all the university has to offer. Interim Director of Admissions Ted McWilliams said the Showcase invited admitted students and their families to campus. McWilliams said the more information and experience one gains, the higher chances of success. “The Spring […]
