Brown Family Park in Celina Put On Hold
A potential pocket park in name of the Brown family at the Celina Square has been put on hold. Former resident Mel Brown was to donate a small parcel to create the “Brown Family Park.” Mayor Luke Collins said the future of the project is now unknown with Brown recently passing away. “At this point […]
Overton Sheriff’s Office Donates Gear To Police Department Impacted By Tornado
The Overton County Sheriff’s Office has donated several light bars to a police department impacted in the tornado outbreak of December last year. Sheriff John Garrett said the gear will be going to the Dresden Police Department located in Weakley County. “Their equipment was just completely destroyed, and we happened to have a surplus of […]
National Collections Week For Operation Christmas Child
It is National Collections Week for Operation Christmas Child, an organization that sends shoeboxes filled with gifts to underserved children overseas. Area Coordinator Lorie Berta said those boxes are filled both with necessities like school supplies and fun items like toys or stuffed animals. “Any number of things that those children might not have an […]
Millard Oakley Donation To Cumberland University To Be Largest In School History
Longtime Livingston resident Millard Oakley will make the largest donation ever to Cumberland University. The former law school graduate and state official will gift $5 million. The donation will fund an enhancement project to the entrance of the university’s main building, Memorial Hall. Cumberland will also name the School of Humanities, Education and the Arts […]
Genesis House Seeking Assistance With Donations
Genesis House is seeking assistance for several items. The organization serves 9 counties in the Upper Cumberland and assists those who are victims of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Program Manager Denise Dillon said that the items donated by the community play make a huge difference in the lives of their clients. “We’re grant-funded, so […]
Free Winter Clothes At Cookeville First United Methodist’s Angel’s Attic
The First United Methodist Church in Cookeville is holding its Angel’s Attic clothing distribution on Thursday. Servant Ministry Director Tamika Parker said they have clothes for anyone in need of staying warm this winter. Parker said the clock is ticking before temperatures take a big drop. “It does help give people confidence in themselves, that […]
Friends Of The White Plains Historic Home Donates $4,000 For HVAC Work
One of Algood’s most historic buildings has received HVAC repairs thanks to fundraising efforts by the Friends of the White Plains Historic Home. Board of Directors Member Laura Clemons said the organization funded the work by donating $4,000 to the city of Algood. “We knew that the HVAC needed repairs,” Clemons said. “There were problems […]
Clay County American Legion Needs Dedicated Building To Grow
Clay County’s American Legion Post 18 is in need of an office space to grow their branch. Post Commander Bryan Brady said the group of roughly 30 vets operate out of the Celina Chamber of Commerce at this time. Brady said that in his mind, there is no reason an area like his cannot support […]
Sparta’s Bondecroft VFD Looking To Purchase New Generator
Sparta’s Bondecroft Volunteer Fire Department wants to be a hub for the community during emergencies. Chief Ryan Edmonds said for that reason, the department is looking into purchasing a new generator for its facility. “We’ve had incidents in the past where we’ve had to run on generators for two or three days at a time, […]
McMinnville’s Kids of The Community Giving Direction By Helping Kids Give Back
McMinnville’s Kids of The Community group serves to give direction and purpose to at-risk youth. Program Director Barry Dishman said his work as Warren County’s Director of Juvenile Court Services gave him an inside look into what these kids are dealing with. Dishman said whether its food insecurity, a distressed home life or education, Kids […]
