Obed River Park Closed Tuesday For Controlled Burn

Cumberland County’s Obed River Park will be closed Tuesday for a controlled burn of the grassland area. Parks and Recreation Director Donnie Moody said residents nearby are advised to keep there windows closed and limit outdoor activities. “This will be between Highway 70 and Highway 127 kind of behind Lowe’s and around Charleston Plantation Apartments,” […]
Jackson County Reschedules Public Meeting For Parks and Rec

Jackson County will hold a public meeting to discuss its proposed long-range parks and recreation master plan. The purpose of the session is to explain the goals and objectives of the master plan. It will also provide for community input on the vision to enhance and expand outdoor recreation and facilities over the next 20 […]
Volunteers Needed for Gainesboro City Park Demolition

Jackson County and Gainesboro are looking for volunteers to help clear out floors and paneling Saturday in the City Park. Jackson County Parks and Recreation Chairman Jordan Hunter said the demolition work will be inside an old building owned by Gainesboro. Hunter said the community help is needed so the area is cleaned out when […]
Monterey’s New Splash Pad Ready For Summer

After weeks of COVID delays, Monterey revealed their new splash pad Thursday. City officials gathered to commemorate the project’s completion. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said there will be a celebration for the splash pad Saturday morning. “This is a first for Monterey,” Wiggins said. “Of course we’ve had the swimming pool for years, and now […]









