Clay Commission Reappoints EMA And Park Directors
Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said he is impressed with the work Medical Services is doing inside the county, part of the reason County Commissioners re-appointed Kyle Haney as the county’s EMA Director Haney has served as the EMA Director for several years. Reagan said he has been pleased with Haney’s performance and believes Haney […]
UCRA Impacted By Shutdown, Selby Concerned Long-Term
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Director Dean Selby said the government shutdown has impacted operations, but he is more concerned with the long-term impact on airports. Selby said the impact has been mostly delayed flights and essentially overworked air traffic controllers. Selby said his biggest concern from the shutdown is the backlog that has been created […]
Monday Reminder Of I-40 Changing Dangers Thru Putnam
A multiple vehicle crash Monday morning as snow arrived on Monterey Mountain serves as a reminder about the changes in weather over short distances across our region Putnam County EMA Director Brandon Smith said Monterey Mountain usually presents challenges, especially on marginal forecast days, where it may or may not snow. Smith said dangers tend […]
Cookeville Exterminator Says Stink Bug Season Arrived
Check your windows and doors as the stink bugs are trying to get out of the cold and into your home. Cookeville Exterminator Miguel Ornelas said stink bugs are prominent most in the Spring and Fall, when the weather patterns shift. Ornelas said the bugs look for shelter as temperatures drop, burrowing their way into […]
DeKalb County Girls Basketball Embracing New Outlook
The DeKalb County Tigers are entering the new basketball season with a refreshed mindset and a hunger to compete. Head Coach Brandy Alley said the change in district alignment and a chance to reassess her roster has created a noticeable shift in the team’s approach. “I’ve just learned how much they’re just ready for this […]
