Empower UC Now Enrolling DeKalb Families
Empower UC is now enrolling DeKalb County families. Empower UC Director Megan Spurgeon said the program is not a handout, but provides resources to lift people from poverty. Spurgeon said Empower UC can enroll up to ten more Dekalb County families. “We know that there is a need in DeKalb County,” Spurgeon said. “And we’re […]
Dekalb’s New Frontiers Camp Hosting Fell Run Fundraiser
Upper Cumberland runners can get a taste of Europe Saturday, raising money for the New Frontiers Adventure Camp in DeKalb County. New Frontiers program director Shelby Rickard said fell running involves running or racing through upland country, up hills, or different terrains. Rickard said the name comes from the European term “fell,” which means hill. […]
Coast Guard Auxiliary Offering Boat TN Class Saturday
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a boating safety course Saturday just in time for the summer season. Boat TN is an all-day class. People who pass the exam receive a boating license. A license is required to operate a boat, jet ski, or any watercraft with an engine over eight horsepower. The Auxiliary’s […]
Commissioners Approve $55M Bond For New School
DeKalb County Commissioners have approved a bond resolution not to exceed $55 million for a new pre-K to second grade elementary school.
Dekalb Tigers Golfers Heading To State
The Dekalb County girl’s golf team headed to the state tournament for the second year in a row and head coach John Pryor said he is confident in a better result. The Tigers posted regional scores of 71 and 73, with a victory by 26 strokes. Pryor said golfers Emily Anderson, Chloe Boyd and Alison […]
Directors Discuss Collaboration, Student Success
The ever-changing world of being a local schools director, one of the main topics covered during the just-completed 75th annual Superintendent Study Council Conference. DeKalb County Director of Schools Patrick Cripps joined many local leaders in attendance. He said the conference provides important information about current events and new legislation affecting public education. Cripps said […]
LA Freshman Finding Footing In New Position
Livingston Academy Volleyball Freshman Bella Harris finds herself at a new school, playing a new sport, at a new position on the starting rotation and she said feels fine. Harris began playing volleyball in eighth grade after a lot of her friends tried out. She said even though last year was her first year playing […]
UCSN: HS Football Coaches Staying Busy
As the Friday night lights loom large, head coaches across the Upper Cumberland are spending their summers getting their teams physically and mentally ready for the season ahead. After a successful 8-4 campaign last season, Cookeville High School head coach Taylor Hennigan has leaned into his philosophy of togetherness and resilience. “We talked about love […]
DeKalb Elections Begin Verifying Signatures
The DeKalb County Election Commission now verifying an estimated 2,500 petition signatures, asking that a $65 million bond for construction of the Justice Center and Jail be sent to referendum. Election Administrator Dustin Estes said verifying a signature on average takes less than a minute as they look to see if an individual is a […]
DeKalb Habitat For Humanity Merger Slowed
The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity’s merger with the DeKalb County unit has taken longer than expected. The organization announced they would be servicing DeKalb County in March of last year. Director of Development Allison Smith said the merger of DeKalb County has slowed because of the legal paperwork that is needed when moving money […]
