UC 4-H Students Learn Governance At 4-H Congress
Upper Cumberland 4-H students got a taste of how legislatures conduct business by attending Tennessee’s 4-H Congress event in Nashville. 4-H students across the state serve as delegates by discussing and voting on today’s political topics. 4-H Congress is also designed to help identify future leaders. Jackson County 4-H Delegate Cailyn Estep (E-Step) said the […]
Williams: Governor’s Plans To Help Rural Areas Positive
Governor Bill Lee’s new state budget includes an estimated $146 million to invest in rural communities across Tennessee. State Representative Ryan Williams said the Upper Cumberland will be in the mix for some of the funding. The Governor’s proposals include money for infrastructure improvements and low-cost housing. “The key here really is to create different […]
White County Schools Get Waiver For BonDeCroft Closure
White County Schools granted a waiver request from the state allowing an additional day off to cover for BonDeCroft Elementary’s closure on March 6.
Williams Said Next Step In Budget Work This Week
The Tennessee General Assembly moving forward with plans develop the state’s budget for the next fiscal year.
Proposed Sales Tax Bill Could Help Local Entities In UC
State Representative Ryan Williams told members of Putnam County’s Joint Economic and Community Development Board Thursday, a new bill could provide help with local infrastructure. The legislator will discuss the bill next week, which would allow local governments to raise sales tax rates in order to create funding for infrastructure projects. Williams said part of […]
White Board Of Education Faces $3.1 Million Budget Deficit
The White County Board of Education approaching a budget decision Thursday with a $3.1 million deficit in its new fiscal year budget. Director Kurt Dronebarger told the School Board during a work session Tuesday the district usually budgets to save money each year, but this year is a “terrible storm” of different financial problems facing […]
UC Ready For Smart Heart Act Requiring AEDs In Schools
A new state law should better protect student athletes at Upper Cumberland High Schools and the fans who support them. Governor Bill Lee’s Smart Heart Act requires all schools across to maintain AEDs during the school day and during all athletic activities. AED stands for Automated External Defibrillators which are used if someone is suffering […]
Youth Employment Program Involves Putnam Students
Tennessee’s Youth Employment Program signed 13 Putnam County students to a summer agreement at a ceremony Friday. The program is designed for Tennessee youth to gain employment experience. These students will help in the transition to the new Park View School facility. Department of Labor Deputy Commissioner Dewayne Scott said the program gives students the […]
Celina Considering Adding To Its Board Of Aldermen
The City of Celina is looking to add seats to its three-member Board of Aldermen after several seats recently went empty. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said Board Member Brittney Kerr was recently added to the board, filling an open seat. He said since then, the board has entertained the idea of adding more in the […]
First Lady Building Hermitage Springs Playground Saturday
First Lady Maria Lee and Governor Bill Lee will be working in Hermitage Springs Saturday, a one-day project to build a new community playground. The project is part of Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative meant to help a different community in the state each month. Lee said she wants to impact the area in a way […]
