Overton Hosting Fruit Tree Maintenance Field Day Friday
The Overton County UT Extension Office will teach residents about upkeep of their trees during Fruit Tree Maintenance Field Day on Friday. Overton County UT Extension Agent Jason Garrett said Overton County has a lot of property owners who have fruit trees in their yard. “We have it on-site, we have all kinds of fruit […]
Community Program Helping Students Overcome Barriers
The national Communities In Schools program showcased Thursday how it helps Putnam County students overcome non-academic barriers. The program started in Putnam County two years ago and serves Cane Creek Elementary, Cornerstone Elementary, and Park View Elementary. Park View Program Manager Jennifer Misener said uncertainty in home life is one of the major barriers that […]
Jackson Board Helping Businesses Make Facility Improvements
The Jackson County Industrial Development Board will assist two local companies in making improvements to their facilities. Industrial Development Board Chairman Jim Birdwell said the board will purchase a 10-ton crane for Synergy Magnetics. Birdwell said Synergy Magnetics needs the crane to expand their business. “It will increase their capacity to handle much heavier metals […]
Cummings Overcomes Moves, Nerves To Dance For Livingston
Livingston Academy Wildcats Dancer Laney Cummings took her love for dancing across the United States. Cummings said she came across the sport in eighth grade after she moved from Maryland to Overton County. Cummings danced during her final year in Maryland and loved the sport so much she decided to pursue it fully, dropping basketball […]
Week Seven Of High School Football Sees Playoff Implications
As the high school football regular season enters its final full month, the path to November could become clearer for some teams with playoff spots on the line this week. Clay County hosts Middle Tennessee Christian Thursday night. Clay County looks to increase their six game win streak in the state of Tennessee and in […]
UCHRA Launches New Home Repair Program For Seniors
UCHRA has launched a new home repair program to help senior citizens throughout the Upper Cumberland. Executive Director Mark Farley said the program is designed to help with handyman home repairs that senior citizens cannot do on their own. Farley said the agency wanted to provide a trustworthy home repair service. “You know, one of […]
Johnson Balances Brutish Blocking With Receiving Prowess
Upperman Bees football player Colton Johnson has set career highs for both tight end and linebacker this season. Johnson started gravitating towards the tight end role at age five. Johnson said he started playing the position thanks to his love for watching football. “We always liked watching the tight end position,” Johnson said. “My dad […]
