Obed Park Gains Level-1 Arboretum Status; Bigger Plans
The Upper Cumberland now has a level one arboretum, designated by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. County Soil and Water Conservationist Janet Dowlen said the Obed River Park arboretum gives residents the chance to learn about and experience nature. Dowlen said locals can observe the 45 labeled species of trees while walking through the park. […]
U.S. Representative Rose Wants More Federal Budget Cuts
Representative John Rose said the new federal budget has lots of good pieces, but wants to see more spending cuts. The Senate passed its version Tuesday. It includes increased spending for border security, defense, and energy production. Rose said the bill includes a spending cut of some $1.6 trillion, but some GOP legislators wanted more […]
UCDD Asking State Legislators To Update Funding
UCDD working with state officials in an attempt to increase the amount of funding provided to development districts across Tennessee.
Monterey Swears In Mackie As Police Chief
Monterey Police Chief John Mackie sworn in at the start of Monday’s aldermen meeting.
Angling Duo Represent DeKalb At National Event
DeKalb County High School seniors Wesley Kent and Mason Taylor will head to Dayton this week to compete in the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship. The angling duo punched their ticket to the tournament by competing in tournaments across the state and eventually earned the 10th ranking in Tennessee. DeKalb County High School’s […]
Basketball Official Training Classes To Begin
Local basketball officials will hold free classes to train and recruit new referees for the upcoming middle school and high school basketball seasons. The one-hour class will be held at various high schools in the region starting August 7th through September 16th. Organizer Luke Dycus of Crow Hop Officiating has spent 17 years officiating basketball […]
Sexton: State Working To Get All On TISA Same Page
While some school officials are frustrated with changes surrounding the state’s TISA funding model, House Speaker Cameron Sexton said he believes the plan has been clearly explained. Sexton said with some 130 districts in the state, getting everyone on the same page can be a challenge. Several Upper Cumberland Directors have voiced frustration or confusion […]
Tech Program Creates Technology For Disabled Kids
A Tennessee Tech program is showing the human side of engineering by creating assistive technology for disabled children. Dr. Stephen Canfield said the Tech Engineering for Kids (TEK) program teams engineering students up with parents of special needs children to create assistive technology for each child’s disability. “As a university professor, my primary goal is […]
Jackson Industrial Development Can Offer Incentive Packages
The Jackson County Industrial Development Board now authorized to enter into incentive agreements with industries interested in moving into the county. Gainesboro Aldermen and the Jackson County Commissioners passed a resolution allowing the board to offer tax abatement pilot programs. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said the resolution stipulates that incentives will be tied to […]
Tobacco & Smoking Still An Issue In Upper Cumberland Youth
Local Addiction experts say tobacco and cigarette use is still a major issue in the Upper Cumberland, even with the rise of vapes and e-cigarettes. This comes on the heels of a Master Settlement between the state and major tobacco companies that restricts youth marketing of tobacco products, tobacco brand-name merchandise, and tobacco product-sponsored entertainment […]
