Time For Seniors, Parents To Nail Down Future Plans
Upper Cumberland guidance counselors encouraging students to get a head start on college applications and scholarship applications. Upperman High School Counselor Lindsey Van Winkle said deadlines are coming quickly, so students need to start thinking about their next steps. Van Winkle said counselors are discussing options, including the Tennessee Promise scholarship. “That is their first […]
Homeschool Actors Learn Teamwork, Joining In New Play
The Cookeville-based Homeschool Drama Society offering community and extracurricular work for homeschoolers in the Upper Cumberland, with a new performance this week. Founder and Director Mev McCurdy said this year’s cast of some 120 kids is the society’s largest ever. McCurdy said participation is a way for kids to get up in front of others […]
MADD Holding Statewide Candlelight Vigil Honoring Victims
People who lost a loved one due to drunk driving will honor them Wednesday during a statewide candlelight vigil in Nashville. Norris Skelley represents the Upper Cumberland as a MADD Tennessee State Board Member. Skelley said attendees will have the chance to share their loved one’s name and photo at the event. Skelley said there […]
Best Flu Vaccination Time Is Now, Be Prepared In Advance
With the start of fall comes the start of flu season and a local pharmacist said now is the time to start thinking about vaccines. Joanthan Allmon said people usually take two weeks to build immunity after getting the shot. Allmon said people should plan ahead and get the shot at their earliest convenience. Allmon […]
Watch Out For Baby Copperheads Near Woods, Gardens
The end of summer begins the baby copperhead season across the Upper Cumberland. Cumberland University Emeritus Biology Professor Danny Bryan said baby copperheads can be commonly found this time of year, soon after they are born. Bryan said baby copperheads may be spotted in edge areas. “What I mean by edge, along the edge of […]
Spotted Lanternflies Cause Problems, Not A Local Threat
Specially trained dogs are now sniffing out the invasive spotted lanternfly, but the bugs have not made their way into the Upper Cumberland. Putnam County Ag Extension Agent Wayne Key said the lanternflies cause problems because of their potential impact on fruit plants. Key said lanternflies were first spotted in the state near Nashville a […]
Energy Assistance Program Sees Changes For Winter
Two changes coming to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program this fall. UCHRA Deputy Director LaNelle Godsey said the LIHEAP program helps low income people pay for electricity, natural gas, and propane. Godsey said the program start date has been pushed back a month from October to November. Godsey said the program also now […]
Labor Day Boaters Can Stay Safe By Paying Attention
It has been a busy summer on Upper Cumberland lakes, and the upcoming holiday weekend will likely feature heavy traffic. TWRA Sergeant Dustin Buttram said many people typically take the boats out one more time over Labor Day weekend. The increased traffic raises the chance for accidents and fatalities, Buttram said boat drivers should keep […]
Saturday Is Grief Awareness Day, Validation Important
Saturday is Grief Awareness Day, a chance to understand more about the grieving process and to encourage open communication on the issue. Heart of the Cumberland Community Progam Manager Kim Mendoza said grief is the cost of loving someone. Mendoza said love changes after death because of the way people adjust to separation. Mendoza said […]
Tech Professor: Cracker Barrel Rebrand Removed Connection
The marketing decision to rebrand Cracker Barrel did not sit well with consumers or the stock market, a valuable lesson according to a Tennessee Tech Marketing Professor. The company’s stock dropped some $94 million in the hours after the removal of the man and barrel from the logo. Professor of Marketing Dr. Julie Pharr said […]
