Jackson Health Department Expansion Match Approved
The Jackson County Commission approved a $116,400 budget amendment Monday to cover the local matching requirement for a Health Department expansion grant. Mayor Jim Morgan presented the request to transfer money from the county general fund balance. The move ensures that all project-related expenses are handled through a single financial source. “When we got the […]
White County To Preserve Donation, 100 Farm Land Acres
The White County Commission unanimously approved a resolution Monday night to accept a donation of over 100 acres of land to be preserved indefinitely for agricultural purposes. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the legal agreement will include specific restrictions and covenants to ensure the property remains undeveloped and is maintained according to the […]
Putnam To Absorb Eight Percent Health Insurance Increase
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to absorb an eight percent increase in health insurance premiums for county employees. Mayor Randy Porter presented the recommendation from the insurance committee. Porter said the county has a history of covering premium increases to maintain benefits. “And that is just unheard of for that small of […]
Wilson Elementary Library Promotes Reading With Greenhouse
Wilson Elementary School is constructing a new greenhouse thanks to a state-funded Innovative School Model grant. Librarian Anita Phillips said whether it is non-fiction books about plants or raised garden beds, she tries to find ways to connect kids to horticulture. “They learn a lot of trade, they learn how to finance, they learn how […]
Expert: Local Political Drama A Sign Of More Partisanship
Two longtime candidates in the Upper Cumberland said this year’s primary races have been uglier than they have ever seen, with loads of drama and hate on social media. Tennessee Tech Associate Professor of Sociology and Political Science Lauren Harding said the negative partisanship attitudes on the national level may be seeping downhill. Harding also […]
Sparta Fire Gets Special Electric Car Fire Fighting Tools
Sparta has deployed specialized fire blankets designed to extinguish electric vehicle fires. Sparta Fire Chief Kevin Powers said the department recently acquired the equipment to address the unique challenges posed by lithium-ion battery fires. These blankets provide a solution for thermal runaway, a condition where batteries continue to burn despite traditional firefighting efforts. “EV fires […]
Center Hill Seeing Stream Flow Issues From Lack Of Rain
Center Hill Lake is currently nine feet below its normal elevation for this time of year, experiencing stream flow issues due to a lack of rainfall. Nashville District Water Management Section Chief David Bogema and his team make daily release decisions for the regional dam system. He said the region needs the winter and spring […]
Scouting America Honors Oldham With Good Scout Award
The Middle Tennessee Council of Scouting America will honor Tennessee Tech President Philip Oldham with its Good Scout award for his work within the Upper Cumberland. It’s part of the Friends of Scouting Award event. Keegan Maguffee is the Caney Fork District Executive with the Middle Tennessee Council of Scouting America. Maguffee said the event […]
