UC Habitat Critical Repair Program Accepting Applications
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity set to accept applications to its Critical Repair Program, which helps low-income homeowners address essential repairs. Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said the program focuses on homeowners on fixed incomes who cannot afford major repairs. Byrd said the program allow seniors, especially, to remain safely in their homes. “This is our […]
Algood Receives State Grant For Equipment, Training
Algood Fire Department has received notice that it will receive a state grant to help pay for firefighter equipment and training. Algood Fire Department Fire Chief David Judd said the department received a letter from the state fire marshal’s office confirming the award. Judd said the funding comes through a statewide program that supports volunteer […]
Rainbow Trout Stocked Across UC To Promote Fishing
Anglers across the Upper Cumberland have a new reason to grab their fishing gear this winter as the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency stocking rainbow trout throughout the region. TWRA Fisheries Biologist Connor Ballard said the agency releasing an estimated 75,000 rainbow trout statewide as part of its winter stocking program. Ballard said the program is […]
Sheltowee Trace Trail Extension To Be Finished In 2026
The Sheltowee Trace Trail extension to Rugby is expected to be completed by volunteers this fall. Sheltowee Trace Association Executive Director Steve Barbour said volunteers have been working with the Parks Service at Big South Fork to extend the trail nine miles within the park down to Brewster’s Bridge to make Rugby the southern terminus […]
Cookeville Fire Data Tracking Program Reduces Fire Risk
Cookeville Fire Department is using new data-driven tools to reduce fire risk during Community Risk Reduction Week. Cookeville Fire Department lieutenant Jon Dukes said the department recently adopted a new national data tracking system to better understand when, where, and why fires happen. Dukes said the approach combines local reporting with state-level data to guide […]
Jackson County High Starting Up New Mini-Farm Program
Jackson County High School will launch a new on-campus mini-farm, giving students more hands-on experience in agricultural skills. Jackson County High School Principal Brandon Cross said the mini-farm is being created to expand the school’s veterinary science classes. He said the farm will be located on acreage behind the school and will give students hands-on […]
Icy Roads Cause For Putnam School’s Thursday Closure
Putnam County Schools say icy road conditions continue to impact travel, prompting the district to remain closed again on Thursday. Putnam County Schools Transportation Supervisor Ron Chaffin said most roads around Cookeville are in good shape. However, Chaffin said other areas of the county have not been so fortunate. “There are some roads in the […]
White County Plans Another David Culley Sign Redesign
White County Commissioners plan to redesign the David Culley Recreational Complex sign with an expanded budget and a Design Committee. Commissioners introduced a design to the public, with a budget of $10,000. Steering Committee A Chair TK Austin said he would move forward with the project, as long as it did not create a budget […]
Meadows Looks To Lead Blue Devils With Intensity, Connection
Jackson County Lady Blue Devils guard Jalynn Meadows said the difference between a good game and a great one often comes down to how her team starts. “I think we just need to get more ready to play for the beginning of the games,” Meadows said. “We play with more intensity at the end, so […]
Mantle’s Return Sparks Success for Livingston Cheer
Livingston Academy Wildcats cheerleader Molly Mantle did not just come back to the mat this school year. She helped bring the Lady Wildcats back into the spotlight. After stepping away from the sport during her junior year, Mantle returned to the cheer team at summer camp, reuniting with a program she said has always felt […]
