Clay County Jail Construction Awaiting Final Fed Approval
Clay County still awaiting final approval from the USDA to begin construction on a new jail facility as environmental studies have been completed. Sheriff Brandon Boone said the project faced significant delays because the specific department within the USDA responsible for the approval was affected by a federal government shutdown. Architects also had to relocate […]
Local Ag Officials Keeping Eye On Texas Worm Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture working to contain an outbreak of the New World screwworm in Texas to prevent the invasive species from spreading to Tennessee livestock and wildlife. White County Ag Extension Director Scott Swoape said the number of active cases in Texas has already doubled. Swoape said pets and animals can be at […]
Baxter Aldermen Approve Purchase Of New Sludge Truck
The Baxter Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved an $88,865 bid for a new sludge truck for the wastewater plant Thursday. Engineer Tom Bennett said the city will utilize leftover money from a previous wastewater project. Bennett reviewed the proposals to ensure the purchase aligned with federal funding requirements. “There’s sufficient funds in the project […]
Celina Firm Receives Grant To Expand, Gain USDA Certification
A Clay County livestock processing plant has received a state agriculture grant, with plans to expand and become the first USDA graded establishment in the state. D&D Meats President John Donaldson said the business applied for the Agricultural Enterprise Fund, a grant supporting projects advancing agricultural growth in the state. Donaldson said all parts of […]
Putnam Schools Offering New Family Summer Meal Service
The Putnam County School System is helping feed children in need while school is out for the summer. Nutrition Program Supervisor Jennifer Mitchell said this is the first year seven days worth of breakfast and lunch will be provided, thanks to more available workers. Mitchell said boxes will include meals consisting of re-heatable entrees, fresh […]
UCDD Applying For Sparta, Crossville Grant
UCDD’s Executive Committee approved a resolution Monday to apply for a downtown revitalization grant for Sparta and Crossville. Executive Director Mark Farley said a retail recruitment company recently started a downtown revitalization program using USDA Rural Development grants. Farley said the program has not been offered in Tennessee before but the company reached out asking […]
UC Airport Assessing Wildlife Around Facility
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport in the midst of a wildlife assessment in order to improve security measures. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the assessment is happening thanks to a grant from the USDA to study the different wildlife in the area and how they impact the airport. Selby said wildlife is one of the […]
UC Habitat Applying For Preservation Grant
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is applying for a Housing Preservation Grant to support its new house repair program. Repair Services Coordinator Stacy Nash said the grant would allow Habitat to go into the counties they serve and do house repairs for citizens who are elderly, disabled, or low income. Nash said one of the […]
Pickett Schools To Continue Offering Free Meals In 2024
Breakfast and lunch will continue to be free for all Pickett County students after a successful first semester of the program. School Nutrition Supervisor Rebecca Wallin said the price of food at grocery stores and restaurants has created a strain on many Pickett County families. She said the program proved extremely beneficial to the students […]
Cumberland Business Incubator Gets Machining Center
The Cumberland Business Incubator in Crossville can now provide residents a unique piece of equipment in its maker space. The center has received a new four-axis computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining center. Director Holly Hanson said such a system cannot be found anywhere else between Cookeville and Knoxville. “It can do all of the range […]
