$16.6 Stolen In Cyber Crimes, TTU Expert Not Surprised
A new FBI report shows that scammers and cybercriminals stole some $16.6 billion from Americans last year. Eric Brown of Tennessee Tech’s Cybersecurity Education Research and Outreach Center said scammers often play off human greed or urgency. In other words, Brown said they trick people into giving up their information. “If you do not take […]
Pickett Hosting Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Pickett County can take care of some spring cleaning Saturday as the county hosts household hazardous waste collection event. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the event comes through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Bilbrey said residents can bring waste ranging from automotive products, batteries, house cleaning products, paint thinners, and pesticides. “It’s […]
Advocates Hosting Celebration Of Cultures In Crossville
The Upper Cumberland Diversity Advocates are hosting a Celebration of Cultures in Crossville Saturday. Diversity Advocates Board Member Wilson Jackson said the celebration features singing and dancing from several different cultures. Jackson said the celebration is designed to help people understand the many different cultures. “It’s the learning, it’s a learning process,” Jackson said. “You […]
Spencer Changes Municipal Court To Wednesday
Spencer has changed the day and time of municipal court to make it more accommodating to residents. Spencer Municipal Court will be held held on the first Wednesday of each month at 1 pm. It is currently held on the first Tuesday of each month at 5 pm. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the change […]
Legislators Extend Time For Surrender Of Newborn
The age of a baby that can be surrendered by its mother under the state’s Safe Haven Law has been extended from 14 to 45 days. District 41 Representative Ed Butler said he sponsored this legislation because of his commitment to adoption and safe haven related issues. Butler said he believes these extra days will […]
TCAT McMinnville Expansion Project Begins This Week
TCAT McMinnville began construction this week on its new campus facility. The project part of a nearly $1 billion the state allocated for TCAT upgrades. External Relations Coordinator Daniel Bratcher said a total of three buildings will be built during the next 18 months. “The original campus has been around since 1964, um, completed, and […]
CRMC’s Vendor Choice For Software Meets Opposition
Cookeville Regional Medical Center plans to spend $26-million for a new electronic medical records system. Board Trustee Dan Rader said he is disappointed the hospital administration did not put out a request for proposal for the expense. Rader said he thinks it is premature to make this purchase. “I know that the one the hospital […]
Cumberland, Stepp Separate Early; Farley Named Interim
The Cumberland County School Board has mutually parted ways with Director of Schools William Stepp and elected Chief Academic Officer Rebecca Farley as the Interim Director. Stepp’s contract was set to expire at the end of June. He will be placed on a paid leave of absence for the remainder of his contract. Attorney Chris […]
Southern Stars Named Tennessee’s Official Brass Band
The Upper Cumberland’s Southern Stars Symphonic Brass has been named Tennessee’s official brass band. Southern Stars has been performing for almost two decades. Founder Dwight Wages said the band has also represented the area during a national performance at the Great American Brass Band Festival. Wages said he spoke with Rep. Cameron Sexton and Sen. […]
Students See First Hand What Can Happen With DUI Friday
Multiple emergency vehicles will converge on Stone Memorial High School Friday morning to teach students about the dangers of drinking and driving on prom night. The group Teenagers Against Drugs will sponsor the Mock DUI Event. Assistant Director Shane Wyatt said he hopes the students will be reminded of what can happen if they drink […]
