Regional Airport Hosting Emergency Expo; Prep & Awareness
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is hosting the 5th annual Upper Cumberland EMS Expo Saturday. Airport Director Dean Selby said hosting the expo at the airport will allow local EMS agencies to work with the National Guard on aviation emergency procedures. “One of the things that brought this to light, the need for the airport […]
Family Weekend Gives Tech Students Much Needed Boost
Tennessee Tech welcoming students’ biggest supporters to campus through Sunday during Family Weekend. Director for New Student and Family Programs Courtney Brehm said parent weekend lets students know loved ones are supporting them. Brehm said this is also a chance for parents to see how their students are doing. Brehm said students often feel refreshed […]
White Co. Schools Approves MOU For Central View Building
The White County School Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the White County Sheriff’s Office for use of the Central View Elementary property. White County Sheriff Steve Page requested last month to renovate the old building so the sheriff’s office could use it as a substation and training facility. School Board Member Jayson McDonald […]
Livingston Academy Welcoming Back 2005 Football Team
The 2005 Livingston Academy state championship winning football team will be recognized at Friday’s game as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their title run. Principal Richard Melton said he remembered telling his wife mid-season that the year would be special, and he had a feeling they would win it all by the playoffs. Melton […]
42nd Rolley Hole Marbles Championship Arrives Saturday
The Upper Cumberland tradition of marbles will be on display Saturday at the 42nd annual National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship and Festival. Rolley Hole is a simple game where teams of two shoot marbles into three holes in consecutive order on a dirt yard. Local Rolley Hole Enthusiast Kenzie Adams said people in the Upper […]
27 Malnourished Horses Rescued From Jamestown Property
More horses are being rescued from abuse and harm today thanks to public awareness. That’s according to Ashley Ford, Executive Director of Horse Haven. The horse rescue agency joined other agencies this week in taking 25 horses and two ponies from a Jamestown property after reports of severe malnutrition and poor living conditions. “I don’t […]
Sportsman Alliance Holding Fundraiser Dinner In Cookeville
The United Special Sportsman Alliance holding a fundraiser dinner in Cookeville Saturday to facilitate outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities and life threatening illnesses, as well as veterans. Principal Officer Bill Cothran said the Alliance offers free hunting and fishing trips based on ‘wishes’ submitted by family members. Cothran said the organization has granted some […]
Bournes Seeing Growth In Livingston Wildcats Cheer
Livingston Academy Cheerleader Bella Bournes begins her second year of living out her dream. Bournes began cheering for the Wildcats her junior year. Bournes had cheered throughout her elementary and junior varsity tenures. For Bournes, the decision came down to what Overton County football and friends mean to her. “I think all of the tradition […]
White County Schools Address Confusion Over Bonuses
The White County School Board addressed confusion Thursday night over bonuses tied to the state’s School Voucher Program. The school board approved a $500 bonus back in May for employees who did not meet the state’s requirements for the $2,000 bonus as part of the Education Freedom Act. Several board members said some employees have […]
Clay School Board Approves Bids For Rip Rap, Phones
The Clay County School Board Executive Committee approved low bids for new phone systems and an erosion control project Thursday night. The erosion control project at Clay County High School entails installing rock-lined rip rap. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said there is a growing problem with a waterway running to the left of the […]
