UC Women’s Club Launching Scholarship For Women In Business
The Upper Cumberland Women’s Club will launch a scholarship next month to empower the region’s aspiring female entrepreneurs. Women’s Club Member Jessica Levy said the scholarship will allow women to achieve personal, professional, and civic goals. She said for the role of women in business to grow, they have to work as a collective. “We […]
UC Farmers Eligible For Loans After Fall Drought
Farmers in several Upper Cumberland counties are eligible for federal loans in the aftermath of the fall drought conditions. The US Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency offering loans to help producers recover. Farmers in Cumberland, Dekalb, Fentress, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren and White Counties are eligible. Greer Gill is outreach and public affairs […]
Power Outages Thursday Morning After Wednesday Storms
Strong winds Wednesday night and a line of severe thunderstorms have produced power outages Thursday morning across the region. Upper Cumberland Electric reporting multiple outages in Putnam County as of 5am Thursday, including areas around Buffalo Valley Rd, Deberry Rd, Martin Creek Rd, Nashville Highway, and Shady Grove Rd. Among the specific neighborhoods mentioned by […]
White Co. Commission Approves Employee Bonus And Raise
A White County Commission resolution earned a round of applause at Monday night’s commission meeting. The approved resolution grants county full-time general and highway department employees up to $3,000 in bonus money. Part-time employees would earn up to $1,500. Both bonuses are funded through the American Rescue Plan. Sheriff’s Office Employee Dillard Dodson said that […]
White Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Says New Education Program A Success In Schools
The White County Sheriff’s Department has launched a new program for White County Schools. The program is called SSAFE, or Sheriff’s Substance Abuse For Education. Sheriff Steve Page said that he and some of his SRO officers came up with the program after not being able to afford D.A.R.E. Page said they wanted to have […]
White Co. 4-H To Host Community Quilts Event For Those In Need
White County’s UT Extension Office will host a Community Quilts made by Friends of 4-H event on Saturday, December 4th. 4-H Agent RoseAnn Dodson said that volunteers will work together to create flannel quilts for those in need. She said that there will be fabric and machines supplied for those who are interested in attending. […]
White Co. Schools Asking For Parents Assistance With Student Health And Safety
White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger released a statement Tuesday asking for parents’ help when it comes to students’ use of e-cigarettes, vapes, and even marijuana, particularly at the high school. While Dronebarger would not discuss an incident behind the statement, he said that it’s a group effort between the students, parents, and the […]
White Co. High School Band Hosting Photos With Santa Fundraiser
The White County High School Marching Band is hosting a Pictures with Santa fundraising event this Saturday at Calfkillers Brewery. Director Roger Mills said that community participation helps cover the last part of the tab of getting the band to the Outback Bowl He said that every dollar counts when it comes to supporting his […]
This Week: Putnam, White, Fentress Vote On Redistricting Plans
This Week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam Commission will have one last work session before voting on its redistricting plan Monday. Commissioners will gather at 5:00 p.m. for final questions or concerns for the 12-district plan. The commission meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Multiple grant applications will be up for consideration. A 50/50 matching […]
White Co. Commission Approves Redistricting Plan
White County Commissioners approved the county’s redistricting plan Monday night. The new districts keep with the county’s current system of seven districts with two commissioners per district. Administrator of Elections Dorcas Marcum said that she estimates some 1,500 residents will be moved around. “District 7 had more people than we needed,” Marcum said. “So we […]
