Tick Related ER Visits Up Nationwide, More People Bitten
Tick bites have been a bigger problem than usual this year for emergency rooms nationwide and a Putnam County Ag Extension Agent said the weather may be a factor locally. Ag Extension Agent Wayne Key said the wet spring allowed ticks to populate, and they have acclimated well to the heat this summer. Key said […]
Trainers, Student Athletes Take Precautions With Heat
High school athletic teams ramping up practices for the start of the season, but teams are taking extra precautions in beating the heat. White County Athletic Trainer Brent Ryan said his team makes sure athletes stay hydrated, fed, and rested before coming to practice. Ryan said teams at White County have had to adjust training […]
Restoring Childhood Initiative Launches With Town Hall
A Thursday night Town Hall hopes to provide local parents a starting point to think about the impact of phones and electronic devices. The forum serves as the kickoff to the Restoring Childhood Initiative. Social Worker and Counselor Ryan Dalton based the initiative on reversing the impacts on behavior, growth and mental health issues stemming […]
Keep Energy Costs Low In Summer Heat By Upping Temps
Lowering your energy bill during this extended period of hot temperatures comes down to warming things up inside. Volunteer Energy Vice President of Cooperative and Member Services Jamie Creekmore said summer energy costs are higher because it is harder for HVAC units to cool a home when it is significantly warmer outside. To combat this, […]
Declining Butterfly Population Could Impact Entire Ecosystem
A new Journal Science study said butterfly populations have dropped some 22 percent across 554 recorded species nationwide. Entomologist Karla Addesso said factors like urbanization, insecticide use, and climate shifts over time have contributed to the decline. Addesso said the decline could cause a trickle down effect to other species. “Every little animal out there […]
State Parks Celebrate National Moth Week, Moths Common
Tennessee State Parks across our region are bringing attention to the insects of the nights, celebrating National Moth Week. Area Interpretive Ranger Holly Taylor said moths are incredibly diverse, as there are over 1,600 species of moths. Taylor said moths are often times not noticed because of their nocturnal nature. Taylor said moths are known […]
UC Resident To Compete In National Senior Olympics Competition
The Upper Cumberland will be represented in Des Moines for the National Senior Olympics over the next two weeks. Franc Connor will participate in the Javelin event. Connor said the competition aspect is fun, but the real joy is the relationships competing has brought him. “A lot of it’s just friendships and competition,” Connor said. […]
UC Head Start Reimbursement Program Keeps Meals Free
The LBJ&C Head Start Programs offering children and some families in need free meals thanks to a reimbursement program. The Child and Adult Food Care Program reimburses Head Start for meals given to children. Director Penny Meadows said the program feeds kids nutrient-dense meals they may not get elsewhere. Meadows said all of the meals […]
New Bill Gives Abuse Victims More Time To Come Forward
The passage of House Bill 973 has extended the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of child abuse felonies an additional five years. Executive Director of Cumberland County’s House of Hope Denise Melton said often times, these cases are not reported in time because people are afraid they may not believed. “As they become an […]
Timber Rattlesnakes In Breeding Season; Population Declining
Timber rattlesnakes, one of the Upper Cumberland’s two venomous snakes, may be out in higher volumes this year. Cumberland University Emeritus Biology Professor Danny Bryan said timber rattlesnakes breed on a three year clock. Bryan said a high concentration of timber rattlesnakes are likely out. “Not all females come into season at the same time,” […]
