Advocate Says Communication Is Key To Donation Process
Upper Cumberland residents can learn more about the organ and tissue donation process during National Donate Life Month. Trisha Lopez is External Affairs Coordinator for Tennessee Donor Services. She travels the state educating residents on the benefits and the number of people who need a donation. Lopez said this month is a time to express […]
Pollen On Car, In Air, In Your Nose, Allergy Season
The Volunteer State ranks as one of the nation’s most challenging for folks who suffer from seasonal allergies, and the sneezing has begun. Local Allergy Doctor Erin Rohman said she is already seeing an increase in patient appointments. Rohman said most folks are coming in with flare-ups of both allergies and asthma. “That can be […]
Spring Season Popularity Up; Turkey Numbers Down
Tennessee’s spring turkey hunting season begins Saturday, one of the state’s most popular hunting times. TWRA Region 3 Biologist Casey Mullen said the popularity grows each year, in part, because out-of-state hunters travel here to take advantage of the state’s public land. “A lot of turkey hunters once they become very, very involved with turkey […]
Cookeville Regional Using AI To Help Detect Cancer
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Pathology Group has become just the second group in the state to digitize pathology using artificial intelligence. CRMC Pathologist Dr. Jason Nolan said the system analyzes thousands of images and is able to detect prostate and breast cancer. Nolan said the new AI system can provide results in as quick as […]
$5.4 Million Contract Awarded For Red Bud Village
The Highlands Residential Services Board awarded an estimated $5.4 million contract for the construction of Red Bud Village on Friday. Red Bud Village is a 20-unit development designed to house homeless populations. Highlands Residential Services Executive Director Dow Harris said the board awarded the contract with the stipulation that it does not exceed the amount […]
TCAP Pep Rally Helps Prepare For Next Week At Celina K-8
With TCAP testing starting next week, Celina K-8 tried to get rid of the testing jitters with a TCAP pep rally Friday. Cheerleaders led cheers and students sang songs to get pumped up for next week. Celina K-8 Principal David Maxfield said he hopes the pep rally will help students prepare. “Well, I think they […]
New Lineup For Region’s Information Leader
The Upper Cumberland’s premiere information and talk station will launch an even stronger lineup Monday. After its competitor waved the white flag and left the format, News Talk 94.1/AM 1600 will add several new programs to strengthen its position, Where The Upper Cumberland Talks. Sean Hannity joins the News Talk 94.1 lineup afternoons from 2pm-5pm. […]
Parental Tips For Students Worried About TCAP Testing
The state’s annual TCAP tests for local students begin next week Local Counselor Abby Fowler said it is normal for students to get anxious about the testing. Fowler said if your child appears anxious ask them a question. “I think it’s good for parents to just open a conversation simply by even saying, ‘hey, how […]
Clay’s Keen Hopes Momentum Can Energize Team
Clay County Bulldog baseball player Aiden Keen knows how important the next stretch of games is.
Clay Highway Superintendent Set For Court Monday
Facing charges of theft and three counts of official misconduct, Clay County Highway Superintendent Jason Browning on Monday’s court docket An investigation by the comptroller’s office revealed that Browning allegedly misappropriated an estimated $57,000 in diesel fuel for his personal transportation business. That totals some 16,200 gallons of department-purchased fuel. According to the Clay County […]
