Upperman Focusing On Improving Culture For Staff, Students
Upperman High School leaders say a renewed focus on purpose, student involvement, and staff support is helping improve school culture while reducing absenteeism and discipline issues. School administrators recently reviewed progress with the help of student feedback and internal data, pointing to noticeable changes in morale among both students and teachers. Upperman High School Principal […]
Winter Weather, Cold Stretches Driving Potholes Across UC
Potholes are popping up across the Upper Cumberland, something we think of mainly after snow or ice. Putnam Road Supervisor Randy Jones said freezing temperatures, rain, and repeated thawing cycles all play a major role in damaging pavement. “The rain, the freezing and thawing, the water gets down in the pores of the asphalt and […]
Federation Stimulate Proper Turkey Habitats To Stop Decline
The National Wild Turkey Federation beginning an initiative to stimulate wild turkey population growth across the region. The Habitat for the Hatch Initiative works with both private and non-private landowners, educating them about how to better manage their habitat for turkey populations. District Biologist Derek Alkire said the initiative looks at commonalities across population declines […]
Dekalb Naming Football Field After Coach Steve Trapp
DeKalb County High School naming its football field after longtime Head Football Coach Steve Trapp. Under Trapp, DeKalb County’s football program achieved the program’s first-ever playoff win in 2008, a state quarterfinal run in 2019, and the program’s first-ever region championship in 2020. Trapp said the honor means a lot to him and his family […]
Sparta Begins Hotel Feasibility Study On Lodging Shortage
Sparta beginning a hotel feasibility study as city leaders work to address a lack of lodging options for visitors to White County. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city currently has only one hotel that can consistently serve visitors, prompting officials to work with the State of Tennessee’s tourism department on the study. “We’ve literally got […]
Putnam Next To Dolly Parton On State Vacation Guide
As Dolly Parton turns 80 on Monday, the Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau’s Waterfalls For All program shares the cover of the 2026 Tennessee Vacation Guide with the country star. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Executive Director Shan Stout said Waterfalls For All started last year to help visitors know about the accessibility to all the waterfalls […]
New Life Sciences Building Tech’s Top Ask From State
With Tennessee legislators starting the state’s budget process, Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said the university’s top capital ask this year is funding for a new life sciences building. Oldham said a new building would replace Pennebaker Hall, which was built in 1971 and is one of the oldest buildings on campus. Oldham said life […]
Cooper Setting Standard as York Chases District Title
For York Dragonettes girls basketball player Emma Cooper, leadership is not just a title, but rather a standard. As one of four seniors on the girls basketball team, Cooper has embraced the responsibility of setting the tone, both in the huddle and on the hardwood. Cooper said her message to teammates is simple: Effort and […]
Official: LA Lockdown Thursday Due To Disgruntled Parent
Livingston Academy’s shutdown on Thursday was due to a disgruntled parent, according to the Livingston Police Department. According the department, the lockdown was initiated after an individual arrived to pick up a student. Upon review, school officials determined the individual was not listed on the approved pickup list. As part of standard school safety procedures, […]
