Watermelons Coming In To Combat The Heat
How about some cool watermelon to deal with the heat? Local farmers said you need to consider several things to ensure the best melon. Belly Sugar Farms Co-Owner Myron Franklin said the first two things to look for are a creamy yellow spot and a non-shiny, dull exterior which both indicate proper growth. Franklin said […]
Monterey Takes Over 4th Celebration Friday
Monterey will extend the 4th of July weekend with a Friday full full of music, activities, and fireworks. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the city’s Independence Day event will feature food vendors, plenty of crafts, contests, and bounce houses. Cleary said the main goal of the event is to bring the Monterey community through the […]
Crossville Celebrating 4th With Music, Fireworks
Crossville celebrates the Fourth of July with music and a fireworks show at Centennial Park Thursday night. Leisure Services Director Ethan Medley said the local group, The Member Berries, will perform with the Fireworks at 9pm. Medley said the celebration is a great tradition that brings the community together. “We’ve done it for a long […]
Chief: Have Water On Hand For Fireworks
With the dry conditions of the last few weeks, fire safety will be a must as fireworks explode over the region. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said people need to be aware of their surroundings and shoot fireworks in open areas like fields. Dial said fireworks can pose unique risks even beyond the typical kinds […]
Post 129 Hosting Flag Retirement Thursday
Jackson County American Legion Post 129 will host a flag retirement on July 4th. The flag code established in 1923 states that “the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.” Agitant for Post 129 Everette Vanhooser said that means the flag must be handled properly. “Well the flag is a […]
SlideCKVL cancelled for 2021
SlideCKVL, Cookeville’s two-day summer water party, has been cancelled. The annual event was cancelled due to continued concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19. Traditionally, the event features a thousand-foot waterslide on Broad Street that attracts thousands of visitors during Independence Day weekend. This is the second year the event is cancelled due to COVID, but […]
