Week One Of Football Opens With Full Slate Of Action
The summer months draw to a close with football on the horizon. 12 Upper Cumberland schools will see their football seasons begin very soon. Livingston faces Cumberland County on Thursday night. Livingston’s Kaleb Qualls makes his head coaching debut with a Livingston team coming off their most wins in a season since 2021. Cumberland County […]
Pickett CCC Reopens Trails After Months Of Storm Cleanup
Pickett CCC State Park has reopened several trails after more than a year of cleaning up the aftermath of a May 2024 wind storm. Park Manager Camron Martin said there were hundreds of trees knocked down by the storm. Martin said cleaning up the trails was a team effort, as both state contracted cleanup crews […]
Pickett Commissioners Approve Purdue Opioid Plan Disbursement
The Pickett County Commissioners approved the Purdue Opioid Settlement, which will disburse billions of dollars nationwide for opioid abatement. The funds to be disbursed after Purdue Pharma filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the commissioners needed to approve the plan to make the county eligible for some of the money. “We […]
Pickett Transfer Station Rates To Go In Effect August 18
The Pickett County Commissioners revisited transfer station rate increases Monday night before ultimately deciding to move ahead. On August 18, the transfer station will increase their rate from $50 per ton to $95 per ton. The decision will also raise the minimum rate for trash weighing less than 50 pounds to $7.60. Mayor Stephen Bilbrey […]
Byrdstown’s Hull Honored By Governor As Distinguished Artist
Bluegrass musician and Pickett County native Sierra Hull will be honored by Governor Bill Lee as a Distinguished Artist. Hull said the award was a surprise, but she feels grateful to be recognized for her contributions to the Tennessee music scene. Hull said it was a honor to be recognized since she is a born […]
Statewide Prayer Month To Be Observed In Four UC Counties
For the second consecutive year, a Tennessee House Joint Resolution has made July a statewide month of prayer with services set Tuesday. The idea for a month of prayer was initially proposed in a 2024 joint resolution. Putnam County Coordinator Marcia Mullins said this year, a similar resolution was brought forward by Representative Monty Fritts […]
Robbins Retiring As Pickett Chamber Director, Arms Replaces
Byrdstown-Pickett Chamber of Commerce Director Bill Robbins will step down this week. Robbins has served as the chamber director for over 12 years. Robbins said he started planning to retire last year. “I really enjoyed the job, but you know it’s time to, it’s time for me to let go and do something else,” Robbins […]
All Women’s Fishing Tournament Coming To Dale Hollow
Female anglers can hit the water on Dale Hollow Lake this weekend for the 2 Chicks in a Boat Fishing Tournament. 2 Chicks in a Boat Co-founder Lori Povisil said she has been fishing since she was four years old, and got started hosting tournaments to spread the joy of fishing to other women. Povisil […]
McBride: ARC Targets Distressed Counties For Investment
Appalachian Regional Commission Director Brandon McBride said the commission’s annual report on the economic health of counties helps make sure everyone involved understands the challenges being faced. Clay and Pickett Counties labeled as distressed in the new review. McBride said the Commission annually reviews the economic status of 423 counties in the Appalachian region. It […]
Pickett Schools Adding Student Board Member In Fall
The Pickett County School Board will add a student member to its board for the upcoming school year. Outgoing Director of Schools Diane Elder said a new law requires school boards across the state to involve students in the school board. Elder said the student would be a rising senior selected by school administration. Elder […]
