Warm, Humid Summers Good Recipe For Plant Mildew

A local Agricultural Expert said frequent rain and high humidity might increase the chances of mildew on your plants and crops this summer. Warren County Ag Extension Agent Heath Nokes said mildew in plants comes from a fungal attack of leaf tissue. Nokes said plant leaves are responsible for photosynthesis, which gives them energy to […]
White County Employees, Residents Call For EMS Support

With the backdrop of a White County fire that stretched resources this week, several White County residents and employees asked the Budget Committee to consider prioritizing pay raises and resources for first responders. A Monday Sparta structure fire left three children and their father with burn injuries. Every Sparta and White County ambulance was on […]
Locations, Distance, Shooting At Others, Firework Injuries

An estimated 15,000 emergency room visits caused last year nationwide by fireworks. Algood Fire Chief David Judd said fireworks are small explosives. Depending on the type, Judd said people should stay at least 25-50 feet away. Judd said one of the most common mistakes people make is using fireworks in an unsafe place. “You don’t […]
White County Gets Law Enforcement Drone, Deputies Licensed

A new, grant funded police drone being utilized by the White County Sheriff’s Department in an effort to expand the department’s capabilities. Lieutenant James Blankenship said the Vantage Robotics drone has a thermal imaging camera. It will be used primarily for search and rescue, or high risk situations. Blankenship said there are some legal limitations […]
DeKalb EMA Prepared For Fiddlers Jamboree Weekend

The Fiddlers Jamboree is coming to Smithville this weekend, and the DeKalb County EMA hopes to keep it a safe and fun event. DeKalb County EMA director Charlie Parker said the Jamboree tends to attract a family-oriented crowd, so dealing with people is rarely an issue. Parker said the weather is the biggest possible disruption, […]
DeKalb’s Cadle Building Up Boys Tennis Program, Community

DeKalb Boys Tennis Head Coach Brian Cadle said he has seen the tennis community grow.
Local Workforce Development Sponsors EMS Apprenticeship

Upper Cumberland Workforce Connections is helping develop Advanced EMS Apprenticeship programs across the area. Jeremiah Miller is the Assistant Director of the Upper Cumberland Workforce Development Board. He said funding came from the state’s Rural Healthcare Initiative because several area counties needed to address their EMS. Miller said apprenticeships are one of the truest forms […]