Cumberland County Woman Found Dead In Home
A 76-year old Cumberland County woman found dead in her home in what appears to be a killing. Linda Spivey found inside her Big Horn Drive home after Cumberland County 911 received a request for a welfare check Monday night. Investigators charged 59-year-old Kenneth Spivey with First Degree Murder. Kenneth Spivey jailed on $1 million […]
Senator Bailey Raises $55,000 To Support UC Food Banks
With the Government shutdown limiting SNAP benefits, Senator Paul Bailey is making an impact by raising an estimated $55,000 for Upper Cumberland Food Banks. Bailey, along with Representative Ryan Williams and Representative Michael Hale, were able to raise the funds in just one hour. An estimated 20,635 residents across Cumberland, Jackson, Overton, Bledsoe, Putnam, and […]
Cookeville Tired Of Delinquent Hotel/Motel Payments
Possible changes coming to Cookeville’s hotel/motel tax ordinance, as the city tries to deal with delinquent payments. The Council will consider an ordinance that would make it unlawful for a hotel to operate if its occupancy tax is delinquent. City Clerk Darian Coons said most hotels are paying on time, while some are frequently delinquent […]
Resident Asks Livingston To Clean Up Sign Ordinances
A Livingston resident and former Alderman wants the city to clean up language in its sign ordinances to reduce lawsuits. Resident Kelly Coleman said the city has gone through several lawsuits, either because the ordinance is unclear or people are misunderstanding the ordinance. Coleman said he submitted a public records request to see what the […]
Cookeville Caregiver National Finalist For Her Commitment
An Upper Cumberland woman one of three finalists for National Caregiver Of The Year, celebrating her long-time commitment to patients and a caring heart. Caregiver Cherry Seibers said the work and dedication she puts into her clients comes naturally. Seibers said her loyalty to her work stems from life experience. “I’ve had family members of […]
Head Start Funding Not Impacted By Government Shutdown
Though funded by the federal government, local Head Start Programs will be not be impacted by the ongoing government budget impasse. LBJ&C Head Start offers free education programs for children between the ages of three and five. Director Penny Meadows said programs in all 12 counties will not be affected. “LBJ&C’s fiscal year is May […]
UC Roads, TennCare Among Concerns In State Hearings
State legislators and Governor Bill Lee heard from state departments about their priorities for the upcoming budget during budget hearings Tuesday. State Representative Ryan Williams said the budget hearings help lay the groundwork for a budget. Williams said budget hearings are held after the state learns what revenues it has to work with for the […]
York Boys Basketball Aims For Bounce Back Season
The York Dragons boys basketball team is looking to turn things around this season. York will stand as one of the youngest teams in the Upper Cumberland for the second consecutive season, return two seniors and one junior, giving head coach Rodney Pile something to build his fast pace of play around. “We’re wanting to […]
Katie Toney Leads Golden Eagles Soccer Into Title Hunt
For Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles soccer player Katie Toney, the Golden Eagles’ climb back to the top of the Ohio Valley Conference was not about personal accolades, but rather about growth, leadership and finding a way to score when it mattered most. Toney was named team captain entering last season. Toney said the role forced […]
