Cookeville City Council To Vote On Additional Traffic Detection
Cookeville officials want to expand the use of artificial intelligence to manage traffic flow with the addition of new camera systems. City Manager James Mills said the purchase of four Curex Vision AI systems will allow the city to synchronize signals at critical intersections along the Jefferson Avenue and Willow Avenue corridors. Elrod said the […]
Young Eagles Rally Inspires Next Generation Of Pilots
The Smithville Experimental Aircraft Association hosting a Young Eagles rally Saturday to provide children with free introductory flights and exposure to aviation careers. President Dewey Young said the chapter has conducted these rallies since 2003 at various regional locations. “I got into aviation after I was past middle age and I always dreamed of flying […]
Byrdstown Rejects Nuclear Waste Storage, Urges Unity
Byrdstown officials have formally voiced their opposition to a proposed nuclear waste repository in Pickett County. Mayor Sam Gibson said the decision follows a recent meeting where local leaders were first informed of a process that had reportedly been underway since April. Gibson said the resolution highlights the potential for impacts on the local tourism […]
Tech Official Reinforces Microtransportation Safety Rules
Tennessee Tech reinforcing safety regulations for scooters and bicycles to ensure the protection of both riders and pedestrians across campus. Chief Safety Officer Bob Crabtree said the university issued the reminder as part of ongoing efforts to monitor the use of these devices. Crabtree said the school wants to maintain a secure environment for everyone […]
Cumberland’s Bread Of Life Marks 27 Years Of Service
Bread Of Life Ministries celebrating 27 years of providing food, shelter and spiritual support to people across Cumberland County and the surrounding region. Board of Directors President Larry Doster said the ministry began on Fourth Street in Crossville with a small church and a house used for offices and storage. Doster said what started as […]
White County Finalizes Aging Water Infrastructure Upgrades
White County completing a series of water infrastructure upgrades in O’Connor and Walling to replace aging lines and support residential growth. County Executive Kyle Goff said the county received just over $5 million in American Rescue Plan funds in 2022 to address utility needs. Goff said the final physical work concluded last week at the […]
Cousin Duo Drives Upperman Lady Bees Golf
Family ties give Mylie Herron an extra reason to enjoy every round on the golf course. The Upperman senior and her cousin, Lilly Herron, have turned their close relationship into a competitive advantage, leaning on each other through difficult holes while learning to balance the pressure of competition with the joy of playing together. Mylie […]
