Daenell Brings Steady Leadership, Spirit To Bowling Program
When Gretchen Daenell took over as head coach of the Cumberland County Jets bowling program in August, Daenell said she stepped into a role that balances competition, safety, and school pride. Daenell, who teaches at Cumberland County High School and holds a degree from Tennessee Tech, assumed leadership of the boys’ and girls’ bowling teams […]
Cumberland’s Howard Mentoring Varsity, JV Volleyball
Cumberland County Lady Jet volleyball player Laila Howard is stepping into her new roles. Howard is a setter for the Lady Jets. She also has coached the junior varsity team last season. Howard said she continues to want to be the best at everything she does. “If I make a mistake, I know how I […]
Cumberland County Woman Found Dead In Home
A 76-year old Cumberland County woman found dead in her home in what appears to be a killing. Linda Spivey found inside her Big Horn Drive home after Cumberland County 911 received a request for a welfare check Monday night. Investigators charged 59-year-old Kenneth Spivey with First Degree Murder. Kenneth Spivey jailed on $1 million […]
Crossville Breaks Ground On New $4.5 Million Spec Building
Crossville and Cumberland County leaders gathered Friday to break ground on the a $4.5 million spec building inside the Industrial Park. Crossville Chamber of Commerce CEO Ethan Hadley said the estimated 100,000 square-foot building will offer space and facilities to attract businesses to the area. Hadley said breaking ground is a major milestone for the […]
Final Week Of Regular Season Football Begins Tonight
The regular season finale awaits teams across the Upper Cumberland. Some will play games that could affect where and when they play next week as the playoffs loom. Others will play for their seniors in their final game of the football season. All teams will look to give their best as the regular season wraps […]
Cumberland Negotiating EMS/Fire Services With Flatrock
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster is currently in negotiations to provide EMS and fire services at the Flatrock Motorsports Park. Foster said Flatrock Motor Club approached the county about providing those services in that area. Foster said the idea is that Flatrock would provide fire trucks, and the county would provide an ambulance and a […]
Week Ten Of UC Football Sees Playoff Spots Available
The final stretch of the regular season is underway. As the weather becomes colder and the leaves change color, the path to the playoffs becomes clearer for football teams across the Upper Cumberland. Jackson County battles Cumberland County. Jackson County has clinched a spot in the playoffs, having wrapped up their district schedule last week. […]
Cumberland’s Woody Finds Her True Game With Bowling
When Cumberland County Lady Jets Bowler Madison Woody first walked through the gym doors, she expected to spend her high school career dribbling down the basketball court for the Lady Jets. Instead, fate had other plans, and a bowling ball waiting for her instead. During one of her final basketball games in eighth grade, Woody’s […]
Driver Safety Courses Designed To Better Prepare Teens
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is hosting several teen driver safety courses to help prepare young teens before they hit the road. Cumberland County Investigator Sarah Smith said the two-day course teaches teens the meaning of road signs, road etiquette, and the importance of being a safe driver. Smith said the course was put together […]
Growth, Experience, And Leadership Power Jets Basketball
For Cumberland County Jets Boys Head Coach Christian Goodwin, this off-season was not just about running drills or watching film. It was about growth. Now entering his second season at the helm, Goodwin finally had the benefit of a full off-season to mold his program, develop his young core, and build on the foundation set […]
