Many Commissioners Involved In New White County Budget
The White County Budget Committee received needed input from other Commissioners Monday night in trying to find a budget plan that would pass. With a fast approaching deadline and a warning from the Comptroller, Commissioners found some common ground on key issues like employee raises. Commissioner Chris Brewington said he wanted raise amounts to be […]
Cumberland County High Gets New Traffic Pattern Friday
Changes coming to the traffic pattern at Cumberland County High School when school begins Friday. Principal Dr. Cassie Warner said parents will drop their kids off in front of the school on the Stanley Street side. Car riders will be picked up in the same location. Warner said busses will line up parallel to Miller […]
Monterey Sewer Overflow Lawsuit Nearing Settlement
A sewer lawsuit filed against the town of Monterey six months ago expected to be settled. The environmental group Tennessee Riverkeeper sued Monterey, alleging overflow issues in the sewer department. Monterey City Attorney Evan Wright said TDEC has provided a letter stating that Monterey is in compliance with environmental regulations. “I have been in communications […]
Cookeville To Consider Density Rezoning On Bill Smith
Cookeville City Council will consider a rezoning request Thursday for a 3.86 acre property on Bill Smith Road. The request would change the zoning from RS-20 single-family residential to an RS-10 single-family residential zone. If the rezoning is approved, it would double the number of houses that can be built on the property from six […]
UCDD, RIDER Announce Partnership In Addressing Poverty
A new partnership between UCDD and a national organization will further help address poverty across the Upper Cumberland. Rural Innovation Driving Equitable Resilience (RIDER) is a national organization awaiting its non-profit status. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the partnership gives UCDD a chance to learn how other agencies are addressing poverty nationwide. “It may […]
Tech Fall Enrollment Numbers Strong; Final Push Underway
With classes starting in about two weeks, Tennessee Tech’s enrollment numbers looking strong for the Fall semester. Tennessee Tech Vice President for Enrollment and Communication Karen Lykins said Tennessee Tech is edging closer to 11,000 enrolled students for the Fall semester, which would surpass the 10,511 enrolled students that were tallied last fall. Lykins said […]
Information From CRMC Attack Found On Dark Web
A cybersecurity expert found Cookeville Regional employee or patient information for sale Tuesday morning on the dark web, the part of the internet associated with illegal activities. The expert provided screenshots to TheUCNow.Com of Tennessee drivers licenses, social security numbers, medical records, and tax records. The photos show clear images of people associated with Cookeville […]
Jackson’s Crawford Finding New Devotion on Soccer Pitch
Jackson County Lady Blue Devils girls soccer player Kate Crawford said she hopes to play on defense this season as much as possible.
White County Budget, 1.41 Tax Rate, Passes Committee
The White County Budget Committee believes it will have nine votes to pass a new budget proposal created Monday night, which includes a $1.41 property tax rate. The new budget swaps longevity pay for general fund employees with a slightly larger pay raise of $4,500. This move paired with the tax rate drop creates a […]
Comptroller Gives Warning At White County Budget Meeting
State Comptroller Jason Mumpower warned the White County Commissioners Monday night prior to the Budget Committee’s deliberations, come to an agreement on a budget. Mumpower spoke to the Committee via Zoom. Mumpower said the County Commission’s primary function is to produce a budget every year. Mumpower said if the Commissioners could not do it, he […]
