Algood Middle Starting SkillsUSA Chapter, Aids CTE Learning
The Career and technical student organization SkillsUSA coming to Algood Middle School this year. Algood Middle School Principal Rusty Darley said SkillsUSA gives students hands-on experience with technical education, as well as opportunities to compete and network with other students. Darley said the program is engaging. “I think students will definitely benefit,” Darley said. “Having […]
UC Resident Proposes Celina Parks And Rec Department
An Upper Cumberland resident wants to see a Parks and Recreation Department in Celina. Jackson County resident Luther Barden said he realized there were few opportunities for residents to be exposed to unique outdoor activities like mountain biking and kayaking in nearby communities. With this in mind, Barden decided to bring the idea before Celina’s […]
WCTE Hosting Telethon To Raise Money, Boost Membership
Just weeks after learning it will lose some $1 million in federal funding, local PBS affiliate WCTE will ask local residents to join the station and support its work. WCTE President and CEO Avery Hutchins said the station will remind residents Wednesday to “Support Local, Watch Local.” Hutchins said there will be conversations about the […]
Whooping Cough Cases Up, Vaccination Hesitancy A Factor
Some 339 cases of Whooping Cough have been reported in Tennessee through the first six months of this year, 25 in the Upper Cumberland. Dr. Don Grisham is the Tennessee Department of Health’s Regional Medical Director for the Upper Cumberland. Grisham said whooping cough is a bacterial respiratory infection most common in infants. Grisham said […]
Back To School Push Different For Homeschool Families
Most Upper Cumberland students are settling back in to school, but for families who homeschool, the back to school push is far less strenuous. Homeschool Parent Kelly Rich educates her three children at home because of the flexibility to meet each child’s unique needs. Rich said she teaches on the school calendar, but her kids […]
New Monterey Police Program To Protect Vulnerable Neighbors
The Monterey Police Department keeping an eye on vulnerable communities with the new Monterey Community At Risk Database program. Officer Martin Walker came up with the idea because his daughter is on the Autism spectrum, and he wants to make sure others with special needs are given extra protection. Walker said the free, confidential program […]
SoCon Commissioner: Tech “Checked All The Boxes”
Tennessee Tech’s mix of strong academics and competitive athletics are part of what made it an appealing addition for the Southern Conference. That according to Southern Conference Commissioner Michael Cross. Tech the first new addition to the conference since 2013. Cross said each new member has to have the ability to add to the conference. […]
Growth Prep, Cumberland EMS Recruiting Part Time EMTs
Cumberland County Emergency Services searching for new help, especially part time EMTs. EMS Director Chris Miller said the department is well staffed, but growth in the county means they are always looking for good part time employees. Miller said being an EMT is not for everyone, but the work is very rewarding. “It comes down […]
Overton Arts Council Bringing Artists To Livingston Academy
Livingston Academy Students will have the chance to experience Artists in School, as the Overton County Arts Council Program returns the program after a successful spring semester run. Arts Council President Tim Richardson said the program brings practicing professional artists to the school library for a few hours as they create a painting or two […]
