UCRA Looking To Update Leases, Board’s Own Policies
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board considering a requirement that aircraft owners carry insurance coverage. Airport Director Dean Selby said he is advocating that the requirement be added to lease agreements. “Our insurance companies are concerned about it that we don’t have that,” Selby said. “We are one of the only airports now that are […]
Algood Council Approves Changes To Duplex Ordinance
Algood City Council has amended the city’s ordinance regarding duplexes and two-family residential structures to help with growth. The amended ordinance will now allow duplexes and two-family residential structures in R2 Districts on a conditional use. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the measure was recommended by the Algood Planning Commission and would require developers to […]
Overton Pre-K Enrollment Opens Thursday, Limited Seats
Overton County families will have the opportunity to secure a spot for their children during the voluntary pre-K kickoff night Thursday, though classroom space is highly limited. Elementary Curriculum Supervisor Rebekah Hughes oversees the pre-K through sixth-grade programs for the district. She said parents attending the kickoff can meet their child’s prospective teachers and receive […]
Fentress Hiring Familiar Faces To Address Teacher Shortage
Fentress County Schools are looking close to home to combat a teacher shortage, hiring graduates of the district to return to the classroom. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the teacher shortage is an ongoing challenge for the district and for school systems across Tennessee. Hall said local graduates understand the county. “If […]
Sleep Expert: Typical To Feel Grumpy After Time Change
A local sleep expert said it is typical for people to feel irritable, tired, and unfocused during the first few days after the clock changes for daylight saving time. Daylight Saving Time returned Sunday. Cookeville Regional Sleep Physician Dr. James Davis said the clock changes can change our outlook. “The diminished sleep probably has a […]
Overton Purchases Vehicles To Support Local Food Pantries
Overton County will purchase five vehicles to support local food pantries and non-profits in combating food insecurity. County Executive Steven Barlow said local organizations rely heavily on volunteers to operate food distributions, making the grant especially valuable. Barlow said it helps cover major expenses the organizations would otherwise struggle to afford. “These non-profit places, they […]
Expert: Oil Prices Rising Due To Conflict In Middle East
Rising oil prices tied to tensions in the Middle East could lead to higher fuel costs for Americans in the coming weeks, according to a Tennessee Tech University economics professor. Economics Professor Tim Roberson said 20 percent of the world’s oil comes out of the Persian Gulf, and to get out of the Persian Gulf, […]
Several Trees Down Hermitage Springs, Storms Moving Out
Several trees were knocked down Wednesday in the Hermitage Springs area as a severe thunderstorm moved through the region. The Clay County 911 Center reported that most of the fallen trees were along county and state highways, but none are currently blocking traffic. The storm also brought reports of golf ball-sized hail. T-DOT and local […]
York Dragonettes Advance To Class 2A State Semifinals
The York Dragonettes will play in their third consecutive state semifinal after defeating Westview 44-36. The matchup, a rematch from last year’s state championship, saw York lead for the final three quarters. York held Westview to one point in the second quarter to lead at the half 18-14. After a back and forth third quarter […]
Three UC Basketball Players Announced As Mr., Ms. Basketball
The Upper Cumberland’s basketball talent took center stage Tuesday night as three of the region’s brightest stars were recognized with the state’s highest individual honor. Jackson County’s Will McCrary, Pickett County’s Zoey Nicolas and Upperman’s Ty Cobb were named TSSAA Mr. and Miss Basketball winners, capping standout seasons that helped define high school basketball across […]
