Reagan Says Time On Water Key For Pickett Fishing Performance
Pickett County Bobcats fisherman Rex Reagan is utilizing a high-mobility strategy focused on maximizing time on the water and scouting extensive areas of the lake to improve tournament performance. Reagan said the ability to fish independently has significantly changed his approach to the sport since he began competing in the fifth grade. Reagan said having […]
Clayborn Takes Pickett Republican Register Seat
Republican Aimee Clayborn will move forward as Pickett County’s Register of Deeds. In the Republican primary Tuesday, Clayborn finished with 532 total votes to defeat Letha McCurdy. Republicans Tony Beaty, Chris Masiongale and Sheila Moon will move forward in the District One County Commission race in Pickett County. Moon had the most votes with 226, […]
Director: Pickett High Bathroom Renovation Nearly Complete
Pickett County High School’s bathroom renovation nearly complete, barring a few more coats of paint. The project was the most needed renovation at the high school, as outlined by the administration last year. Director of Schools Melissa Robbins told the School Board Monday the school bathroom just needs new doors, before they are finally usable. […]
Paws Of Dale Hollow Rescue Battling Population Crisis
Paws of Dale Hollow is struggling to manage a regional animal overpopulation crisis as the demand for rescue services far exceeds the capacity of local volunteer organizations. President Cathy Crockett said the no-kill rescue has operated in Byrdstown for 24 years, serving Pickett County and several surrounding areas. The organization has historically stepped in to […]
Pickett County’s Scott Builds On Legacy Of Growth, Commitment
Pickett County has picked up right where it left off from a championship-caliber 2025 season. The Bobcats have already recorded multiple top-10 finishes across their three teams in early divisional events, showing depth across both the high school and junior levels. Individually, the numbers back it up. The Bobcats recorded a first-place finish at Dale […]
Pickett’s Reagan Casting A Line Toward National Dominance
For Pickett County Bobcats fisherman Rex Reagan, fishing has been a lifelong obsession, one that began almost as soon as he could walk. Reagan started picking up a fishing rod as a baby. Since then, Reagan said he has spent his whole life knowing nothing but the water. Reagan said his father used to take […]
Pickett Seeing Benefits From Bill Dance Signature Program
Approaching the five-year anniversary of Dale Hollow Lake being named a Bill Dance Signature Lake, Pickett County officials say the designation is paying off for the local economy. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the county has seen an uptick in fishermen visiting the lake. Bilbrey said the uptick has led to a small boost in […]
Three UC Basketball Players Announced As Mr., Ms. Basketball
The Upper Cumberland’s basketball talent took center stage Tuesday night as three of the region’s brightest stars were recognized with the state’s highest individual honor. Jackson County’s Will McCrary, Pickett County’s Zoey Nicolas and Upperman’s Ty Cobb were named TSSAA Mr. and Miss Basketball winners, capping standout seasons that helped define high school basketball across […]
Seven UC Basketball Teams Competing In State Tournaments
The past weekend’s games concluded with boys and girls teams in the Upper Cumberland seeing their seasons continue in Murfreesboro. In girls basketball, four teams advanced to four separate state championships. Van Buren defeated Jackson County Saturday night to advance to the Class 1A state tournament. The Eaglettes will battle Greenfield Thursday night at 8:45. […]
Region Tournament Basketball Action Begins This Weekend
Region tournament weekend dawns across the Upper Cumberland, with district champions being decided and locations confirmed throughout the next week. The girls Class A region tournament will see Van Buren automatically advance to the second round due to District 5 only consisting of three teams. Van Buren will face the winner of CSLA and Whitwell […]
