El Niño Could Mean Pattern Change For The Upper Cumberland
A rainy Memorial Day weekend will help the Upper Cumberland, but it may also signal a change coming to our unusually dry spring. UC Now Chief Meteorologist Rob Carolan said a strengthening El Niño pattern in the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring more moisture out way. Carolan said this warming process has been developing […]
Cookeville Celebrates National Day of Prayer Thursday
The Cookeville Chapter of the National Day of Prayer organization is taking part in this year’s Day of Prayer: “Lord pour out your love, life and liberty.” The National Day of Prayer was established in 1952 by Congress as a day for Christians across the United States to come together in prayer. Cookeville Chapter President […]
More Than 1K Prepared Through Bank On Warnings
Upper Cumberland residents purchased more than 1,000 weather radios over the course of some 15 hours of live appearances since June 26. Wilson Bank and the stations of Stonecom Radio joined together on The Bank On Warnings Program to promote storm awareness in the region. The need for a second alert system in your home […]
35-Year Broadcaster Penn Dies Tuesday
Long-time Upper Cumberland broadcaster Bill Penn died Tuesday after a long illness. He was 69. Penn’s wife, Debra Penn, said Bill passed away peacefully Tuesday after spending several weeks at the hospital. Penn said Bill had been in failing health this spring. Penn spent some 35 years serving listeners and advertisers across the region. He […]
