Celina Approves $30,000 For Potential Fire Department Truck Purchase
An Allentown, New York fire truck could soon become part of the Celina fleet after Alderman approved the fire department to potentially spend $30,000 Tuesday night. Two of Celina’s trucks are currently out of service, leaving the city with only one truck. Russell West of the Celina Volunteer Fire Department said the first step would […]
T-DOT Says Celina Bypass Will Break Ground In 2026
A road project to create a bypass around Celina for semi-trucks will begin in 2026. T-DOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Ann Bradley said the $12 million project is in its early design phase. The two-lane roadway will span 0.75 miles from Dow Avenue South to Highway 52. Bradley said three years may see like a long […]
Cane Creek And Cumberland Mountain State Park Stocked With Trout
The TWRA stocked both Cane Creek and Cumberland Mountain State Park Wednesday with rainbow trout to provide visitors with some easy winter fishing. TWRA Fisheries Manager Will Collier said fishing is slow this time of year and this provides incentive for people to get outdoors. He said they specifically look for areas that are more […]
Christmas Parades Crank Up Saturday Across Region
Christmas parade season goes into overdrive this weekend across the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County is celebrating the holidays with the “Christmas in Byrdstown” event and Christmas parade Saturday. It will be at the Pickett County Library featuring music, food, and even an appearance from Santa Claus. The event begins at 9am. The Jamestown Rotary Club […]
Celina City Aldermen Unfreeze Their Part Of Veterans Service Officer Pay
The Celina Board of Aldermen unanimously voted Tuesday night to restore the city’s portion of pay to its Veterans Service Officer. Aldermen voted last month voted to freeze their portion of the pay after a dispute with former officer Brad Halfacre on the proposed Veterans Memorial. The $20,000 annual salary is split between Clay County, […]
Clay And Pickett Getting Set For The Rollercoaster Yard Sale This Weekend
The Rollercoaster Yard Sale arrives in the Upper Cumberland Thursday with residents, businesses, and outdoor lovers alike gearing up. The event features outdoor yard sales placed around Dale Hollow Lake. A road map will help guide participants. Billy Robbins of the Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce said the sale is good for Pickett County, as […]
Celina Splash Pad Nearing Final Completion, Grand Opening Planned
Celina’s splash pad nearing completion, but kids are already trying out the new facility. Mayor Luke Collins said the splash pad is usable now, but it is not yet completed. He said there is still some trim work to do, but kids can currently use certain areas of the splash pad to “get wet and […]
Celina Gets $2.79 Million In COVID Money To Help Improve Drinking Water
Some $2.79 million headed to the City of Celina to expand drinking water to those underserved. The state announced a total of 20 new grants Tuesday using the state’s American Rescue Plan funding. In the last year, the state has awarded some $996 million. Tuesday marked the final award in the COVID program. Celina will […]
Wedding Stories Needed For Clay County Heritage Days Salute
If you got married at the historic Clay County Courthouse, your story is needed. The Clay County Heritage Days festival next month will feature a sharing of courthouse weddings stories during a “marriage homecoming.” Courthouse Administrator Doug Young said the courthouse has long been a popular spot for people in and out of state. “So […]
Highway 127 Project Might Lead To More Attention On Similar Project In Nearby Corridor Between Celina And Baxter
With state and local officials hoping to put more money into the Highway 127 expansion through Cumberland and Fentress Counties, the region might turn its attention to another project to drive economic development. Just as a four-lane road between I-40 and Jamestown will open up new opportunities, some local leaders believe a widened corridor between […]
