Lady Jets Promote Inclusivity Through Adaptive Basketball
The Cumberland County Lady Jets hosting an all-abilities basketball event Saturday to provide students and adults with mental and physical disabilities an opportunity to learn and play the game. Head Girls’ Basketball Coach Radhika Dishman said the clinic is open to participants of all ages from across the Upper Cumberland. Dishman said the program is […]
Over 220 Clay High Students Reach Attendance Goal
Clay County High School saw over 220 students reach the school’s 95 percent attendance goal during the month of August. Principal Carl Crabtree said the figure represents a significant portion of the 306 students enrolled. “What a blessing it is to have that many to start off with that,” Crabtree said, “Just a very impressive […]
UC Lawns Heat Stressed, But UT Expert Said Do Not Give Up
Homeowners across the Upper Cumberland facing brown lawns as temperatures stay hot, but local experts said you do not want to give up. Fentress County Director UT Extension Agent John Gunter said your yard’s long-term health is at stake. Gunter said maintaining a lush yard typically requires approximately one inch of water every week. “You […]
Cumberland FFA Students Host Fall Farm Day Saturday
FFA students from Cumberland County High School and Stone Memorial High School partnering to host a Fall Farm Day Saturday to educate the community about local agriculture. Cumberland County High School agriculture teacher Jason Atkinson said the joint effort began several years ago to promote the industry through a seamless collaboration between the two schools. […]
Standing Stone Hosts Rolley Hole Championship Saturday
Standing Stone State Park hosting the 43rd annual National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship and Music Festival Saturday to preserve a centuries-old localized folk tradition. Standing Stone State Park’s Jonathan Williams said the tournament has been a fixture at the park since 1983. Williams said the game is passed down through generations and maintains a strong […]
Tennessee Tech Expert Urges Specific Federal AI Regulations
Specific federal regulations will be necessary to manage the advanced capabilities of artificial intelligence, according to a Tennessee Tech Computer Science expert. Professor Dr. William Eberle said current government authority is limited to enforcing laws against deceptive practices, antitrust violations, and traditional crimes. Eberle said the unique nature of AI requires Congress to establish comprehensive […]
Clay County High School Adds Girls Flag Football Team
Clay County High School announcing the addition of a girls flag football team. Principal Carl Crabtree told the School Board more than 30 students signed up for the team, which exceeded the initial goal of 14 players needed to field a roster. “We are going to be making some history here starting in the spring […]
Alumnus Donation Expands Tennessee Tech Farm Facilities
Tennessee Tech alumnus Ronnie Erwin gifting the construction of a new office building to honor his late wife and a former professor. The Dr. Ronnie E. and Lynn M. Erwin Tech Farm Office will be built at Tennessee Tech’s Shipley Farm. Latour said the facility will include a conference room named for the late Colonel […]
Alayna Pierce Powers Tennessee Tech Volleyball Offense
Tennessee Tech outside hitter Elena Pierce led the Golden Eagles volleyball team to three consecutive victories during the Golden Eagle Invitational by anchoring the squad’s offensive performance. Pierce said the team secured the wins over the weekend while competing in the Golden Eagle Invitational. Pierce said she averaged more than four kills per set and […]
U.S. Marshals Arrest Pickett Murder Suspect In Kentucky
U.S. Marshals arrested a man from Tennessee’s Most Wanted list for the shooting death of a Pickett County man. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Jesse Wayne Phillips in Monticello, Kentucky. Phillips accused in the May shooting death of Christopher Yates. The arrest followed a search involving federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The Pickett […]
