UC Budget Season Seeing Lots Of Red To Start, Common
It’s been a common start to the budget season across the Upper Cumberland: numbers in the red and overall deficits. White County Finance Director Chad Marcum said this is not uncommon at the beginning of the budgeting process. Marcum said there are always more asks than there are resources to fund them. “It’s just like […]
One Day Event Aims To Help Small Businesses Friday
Three Upper Cumberland organizations will team up Friday to provide resources and connections for small businesses. The Business Resource Collective formed after COVID, bringing together The Biz Foundry, Tech’s Center For Rural Innovation, and UCDD. The Biz Foundry’s Tiffany Anton said Friday’s inaugural Small Business and Entrepreneurial Conference will showcase the collective’s offerings. “Just because […]
Baxter Police Upgrading Pistols To Help With Safety
The Baxter Police Department is purchasing new pistols to upgrade its fleet of firearms. Baxter Police Chief Al Reyes said the department’s current fleet of weapons rated slightly behind. Reyes said the police department was awarded a group of evidence-based firearms and decided to trade the firearms to a gun dealer to get upgraded pistols […]
Tourism Season Reaching Start Of Peak Across UC
Spring is here and tourists are flocking to the Upper Cumberland to take in the region’s beauty. Upper Cumberland Tourism Association Executive Director Billie Davis said the tourism season peaks in May. Davis said the main reason tourists visit the region is free access to natural areas. “That is what makes us stand out so […]
Jackson Chamber Exploring Gainesboro Community Center Idea
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce exploring the idea of turning the old Fox Middle School building into a community center. Chamber President John Deane said the building has been sitting vacant since 2000. Deane said a community center could provide a gathering space for youth. “If we can provide constructive activities for our young […]
Clay County Students Start Help Desk To Help With Tech
Clay County High School giving students a unique opportunity by implementing a student-led technology help desk. Clay County High School Junior Witt Kaslikowski said the 12-students assist students, faculty, and staff in troubleshooting issues with their phones or computers. Kaslikowski said he and a fellow student took initiative to create the student-led help desk. “Here […]
Warren’s Saldana Sets New Personal Best in Subsectionals
Warren County Pioneer Luke Saldana broke his old record for shot put in the subsectional round.
Cumberland Girls Finish Second in Subsectional Meet
The Cumberland County Lady Jets saw success in their most recent playoff meet.
Clarkrange Softball Showing Grit in District Tournament
The Clarkrange Lady Buffaloes continue to make progress in district tournament play.
Putnam Solid Waste Will Soon Accept Credit Cards
Beginning Thursday, Putnam County residents can pay for disposing their waste at the landfill with debit and credit cards. Solid Waste Director Doug Ashburn said the department decided to add the credit card option after seeing an increase in the number of requests for it over the past few years. “Well, with taking credit cards […]
