UCHRA Looking For New Water Assistance Funding
UCHRA looking for new money sources for its water assistance program after federal funds dried up. UCHRA Deputy Director LaNelle Godsey told the UCHRA Policy Council Wednesday morning that the money went to help residents pay off past-due water charges if a resident’s water had been shut off. She said the available money left for […]
Upper Cumberland Less Affected by Invasive Carp
Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order Wednesday establishing the Asian Carp Advisory Commission. TWRA Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator Cole Harty said the Upper Cumberland has luckily not been hit hard by Asian and Silver Carp. Harty said there have been reports of Silver Carp, but not to the extent of waters like the lower […]
UCEMC Crews Heading to Hurricane Sally
Electric line workers from Carthage and Livingston are on their way to Gulf Shores, Alabama to help with Hurricane Sally. Crews set out Friday morning after getting their 24 hour notice. UCEMC General Manager Jimmy Gregory said the bond between line workers is about stepping up when disaster strikes. “It’s the human thing to do, […]
Electric Car Hookups Coming To Livingston
Electric car owners will have a new charging station in the City of Livingston soon. The project at Livingston’s Central Park is part of a three-year study program conducted by Tennessee Tech and Seven States Power Corporation. UCEMC President Jimmy Gregory said his company is partnering with both organizations. “[The project’s purpose is] to study […]
Pandemic Positive: Outdoor Activity Increases
While some vacations and events are cancelled because of COVID-19, one recreational option hasn’t left: the great outdoors. Cordell Hull Park Ranger Ashley Webster said without the pandemic, many first time visitors may not have explored Carthage’s nature area. “There seems to be a lot more people outdoors, hiking our trails,” Webster said. “Hopefully this […]
