Consistency Key For Upperman Volleyball State Return
Upperman High School volleyball is prioritizing consistency across all aspects of the program as the team looks to build on last season’s state tournament appearance. Coach Tori Permenter said the team is focused on maintaining high standards for energy, mentality, and gameplay to ensure another deep postseason run. Permenter said the players have fully embraced […]
Warren Drug Investigation, Crackdown Leads To Arrests
McMInnville law enforcement arresting more than two dozen people following a months-long investigation into illegal drug distribution. The McMinnville Police Department said the joint effort included the TBI and the FBI. The initiative was titled “Operation Freedom Revoked.” The McMinnville Police Department said the investigation targeted the distribution of methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and illegal prescription […]
Overton Budget Includes Salary Increase For Employees
Overton County’s first budget draft includes a new salary schedule for non-emergency employees. The raise includes a three percent bump to starting pay and a one percent across-the-board raise for county employees. Budget Committee Co-Chair Darwin Clark said the adjustment is necessary to help the county retain staff and remain competitive with surrounding counties. “Which […]
Drought Conditions Shift in Cookeville, Upper Cumberland
The change to a rainy pattern over the last several weeks expected to help alleviate drought conditions across the Upper Cumberland. The latest US Drought Monitor released Thursday said drought conditions should be removed during the period that ends September 30. The region is currently in moderate drought thanks to the rainfall of the last month. The […]
Wheaton Said Creativity Needed To Help Affordable Housing
Outgoing Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said leaders across the county want to explore “creative” ways to improve the housing affordability issues. A recent report from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency ranked Cookeville as one of the communities with the highest need for more affordable housing in the state, behind only Nashville and Knoxville. Wheaton said […]
EV Demand Struggling, Tech Professor Sees Future Reliance
As car manufacturers cut capacity for new electric vehicles, a Tennessee Tech researcher said companies may have overestimated the consumer demand. Dr. Mohan Rao said that demand for new electric vehicles can be extremely volatile and particularly reliant on fossil fuel prices. “The range has been the challenge, they’re working on that now,” Rao said. […]
Smith Wants Coordinated Approach To Physical, Mental Health
Julie Smith is transitioning into her new role as the School Coordinated Health Supervisor for the Putnam County Schools after working at Cookeville High School for nearly 25 years. Smith said her goal is holistic approach to physical and mental health and wellness support for students and staff of the system. Smith said when student’s […]
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 […]
Sparta To Hand Out Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors
A new TVA grant will provide free carbon monoxide detectors to Sparta residents. The Sparta Mayor and Aldermen Board authorized a $7,000 match for the Community Care Grant. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can be lethal when undetected in a home. Mayor Jerry Lowery said over the last three years, the city […]
Cookeville Students Share Education Opinions At Conference
Cookeville High School students Milca Reyes and Gabriel Rouchon back from the Student Congress On Policies in Education conference at Belmont. Cookeville High Assistant Principal Amy Rouchon said students across each county in Tennessee were chosen to represent the high school and compete in policy debates on issues affecting their educational environment. “A lot of […]
