McMenamin New Cookeville Legal Lead For Non-Profit
Christine McMenamin will serve the region as the new Cookeville Legal Lead for the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. Legal Aid Society is Tennessee’s largest non-profit law firm and helps provide free legal assistance to those in need. McMenamin will supervise the Cookeville office that serves ten counties in the Upper […]
TWRA Encouraging Wild Turkey Observation, Data Needed
TWRA encouraging residents to report on wild turkeys they see across the Upper Cumberland as part of the 2025 Summer Wild Turkey Observation. TWRA Wild Turkey Programming Coordinator Roger Shields said the surveys are used to monitor the population of wild turkeys. Shields said that TWRA has been doing observations since the 1980s, but in […]
Bennett: Two Baxter Capital Projects Nearing Completion
Positive news on two important projects for Baxter. City Engineer Tom Bennett said the sewer rehab project has begun wrapping up. Bennett said officials do not yet know how much this will help with infiltration reduction. Bennett said they will be part of the monitoring to begin next. “You know, it’s really exciting to see […]
White County’s Cell Policy Fits Within New State Rules
White County School Officials will not make major changes to the system’s cell phone policy entering the new school year. Board members reviewed the policy as part of its annual review of legislative changes. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said phones have not been a major problem. He said he believes last year’s […]
Red Sand To Raise Awareness Of Human Trafficking In Overton
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center gathered at the Overton County Justice Center Friday to raise awareness about human trafficking. The Center poured red sand into the cracks of sidewalks. Coordinated Community Response Specialist Liz Shanks said victims of human trafficking often fall through the cracks and are forgotten. “Just don’t let people fall through […]
Watson Looking to Become Confident in Setting for Jets
Cumberland County volleyball player Ivy Watson said she wants to prove to the team she can set more.
Recess Rule Causing Schedule Issues For White County
White County Elementary Students will use a new schedule this school year after legislators passed a new 40-minute physical activity requirement. Director Of Schools Kurt Dronebarger told the School Board Thursday night the mandate will take time from science and social studies. Dronebarger said it will hurt the education focus. “Those teachers are still graded […]
Gainesboro To Raise Water Rates For New Treatment Plant
The Gainesboro Board of Alderman approved a resolution Thursday night to raise water rates over the next five years. Engineer Nathaniel Green said the increase will cover payments on the expanded water treatment plant project. Green said a financial analysis from the State Revolving Fund determined a revenue shortfall by fiscal year 2029 without the […]
Baxter Approves 50 Cent Per Hour Raise For City Employees
The Baxter City Council officially approved a 50 cent per hour pay increase for all city employees at Thursday’s meeting. Mayor Danny Holmes said the city council believes in giving raises and treating the employees well. Despite factors like inflation, Holmes said it was important for the employees to at least get something. “This was […]
