Cumberland’s CF Storehouse Saw Slight Rise In Shelter Needs
Cumberland County’s CF Storehouse saw a slight increase last week in the number of residents seeking shelter from the cold and snow. The CF Storehouse provides meals, clothing, food and assistance for the homeless and others in need in the Upper Cumberland. Community Outreach Director Tommy Ritter said the Storehouse is normally only open during […]
Snow And Ice Melt Helping Soil Recover From 2023 Drought
Putnam County UT Agriculture Extension Agent Wayne Key said the melting snow and ice will help the soil recover from last year’s drought. As 2023 came to a close the Upper Cumberland and over half the state stood in a severe drought. Key said with the snow and ice melting, the soil can get back […]
White County Librarian Says Online Resources Available For Snow Days
If your kids are climbing the walls or maybe you are following this week’s weather, White County Library Director Cathy Farley said you can take advantage of resources online. Farley said membership to the library gives you access to the Tennessee Electronic Library that offers plenty of reading and activities for kids to do. “Anytime […]
Temps Near Zero Tuesday Night, Sparta Chief Says Keep Fire Safety In Mind
With temperatures tonight expected around zero, staying warm will be key, but Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said safety is equally important. Young said many people neglect fire safety in efforts to keep warm. He said the most common thing he sees is fires caused by space heaters. “They have a space heater there and […]
Putnam Sherriff Says Exercise Caution When Getting Back On The Roads
After two days with limited traffic, roads are expected to be busier Wednesday as people dig out from the snow. Putnam County Sherriff Eddie Farris said the key is to exercise caution. After the sunshine’s radiational heating melted some snow Tuesday, Farris said the roads will freeze again overnight. Conditions Wednesday morning will be hazardous. […]
Overton Highway Chief: Conditions To Worsen Monday Night
Expect road conditions to worsen as darkness overtakes the region and temperatures drop. Overton County Highway Department Director James Norrod said when the temperature gets into the teens, salt does little to help clear the roads. He said the highway department will continue to do what they can utilizing salt and a snow plow. “We […]
