Vital Upgrades Protect Van Buren County History, Records
The Van Buren County Commission unanimously approved spending $11,117 in grant funds Monday night to replace the failing heating and cooling systems at the Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum. Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum Representative Jimmy Hodges presented the project to the board after an inspection revealed severe hazards in the […]
White County Commission Discusses Local CASA Program
White County Commission discussed bringing the CASA program to White County. Judge John Meadows said the Court Appointed Special Advocates program assigns approved, trained volunteers to children in the foster system. Meadows said the program matches a volunteer with the foster child, meeting with the child at least once a month and keeping close contact […]
Colvard Appointed As DA For Van Buren, Warren Counties
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has appointed Matt Colvard as the new 31st District Attorney, serving Van Buren and Warren Counties. Colvard has served as the interim district attorney since late October, following the resignation of former District Attorney Chris Stanford. Colvard was born and raised in the area and has spent 15 years as an […]
Van Buren Head Start Hosting Health Expo And Job Fair
Van Buren County Head Start is looking to make an impact in the community by hosting its 26th annual Community Jobs, Education, Health, and Awareness Fair on Thursday. Van Buren Head Start Health, disability, and Health Nutritionists Carrie Wafford said the fair will have multiple vendors to connect people with resources regarding job opportunities, health […]
4H Growing In UC; Teaches Youth Success Skills For Life
It is National 4H Week, and youth across the Upper Cumberland benefit from the program that continues to grow. Pickett County 4H Youth Development Agent Katie Hunter said 4H programs teach more than cooking, sewing, and how to raise animals. Hunter said the program focuses as much on a child’s development, citizenship and social skills. […]
White County Sees Economic Growth From Tourism Boom
White County is one of just 16 counties statewide to see tourism revenue grow by more than ten percent last year. White County Executive Denny Robinson said he can partially attribute the county’s success to investments in tourism infrastructure, such as parks and access to waterways. Robinson said local businesses also deserve credit. “And the […]
Van Buren Schools Offers Students Free Dental Sealant
The Van Buren County School System will offer free dental sealant this fall for interested students. Coordinated School Health Director Kelly Lewis said sealant is applied to teeth to prevent cavities. Lewis said the Tennessee Department of Health offers this service to every school system in the state once every few years, and this year, […]
Van Buren: Minor Flooding, Power Outages From Storm
Van Buren County experienced minor flooding and power outages from Wednesday night’s heavy rains. Van Buren County EMA Public Information Officer Tiwanna Bricker said minor flooding was sporadic across the county, but no roads were closed due to flooding. Bricker said the Mooneyham Community experienced brief power outages. Bricker said power has since been restored. […]
Food Pantries Concerned About UCHRA Distribution Change
Food pantries across the Upper Cumberland concerned about what might happen this fall after UCHRA outsources its food commodity program. God’s Food Pantry Director Pat Zornow said in years past, UCHRA would send many people in need of food to the Smithville facility. Zornow said she is concerned that UCHRA’s transition might drastically impact their […]
Metro Government: How It Works And How One Is Formed
Rumors circulating around Van Buren County about the possibility of forming a metro government in Van Buren County, something a UT Expert said happens to increase efficiency. UT County Technical Assistance Service Legal Manager Kristy Brown said a metro government forms when a county and its largest populated city combine to form one acting government. […]
