Monterey High School continues its weekly food box giveaway Friday morning. The program is possible through the Monterey Food Pantry and Second Harvest. Principal Sonja Farley said families of Monterey students are the focus. “The Monterey community comes together,” Farley said. “They help each other so much here, so we do have a lot of kids this is probably the ... Read More »

Fentress County residents gathered at South Fentress Park Thursday morning participating in the 2nd Annual Walk for Victims. It’s all a part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Victim Advocate Norris Skelley said the time was spent celebrating the strength and resilience of victims of crime. “Crime victims did not ask for this to happen to them,” Skelley said. “This ... Read More »

Byrdstown city hall has fully reopened after closing at the beginning of this week for renovations. Mayor Sam Gibson said about $23,000 of work was completed. “We’ve gave the flooring and city hall a new look,” Gibson said. “We’ve eliminated a lot of carpet and tile that has been there seems like forever. Now we have new hardwood there, and ... Read More »

The son of Overton County Clerk Victoria Looper said his mother did not create fake titles that a State Comptroller’s investigation alleges. Chase Looper spoke on his mother’s behalf Thursday. Her attorney advised against speaking about the investigation. Chase Looper said the titles used as collateral on bank loans came from a family friend. “She has a friend that has ... Read More »

With public water approved for the Martin Creek Road area, Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he is looking for the next possible project. Porter said the next two primary locations are Calfkiller Highway and the Brotherton Mountain, Woodcliff area. “Working with those utility districts to see what we can do to service that area and a lot of it ... Read More »

Monterey is looking to add gas connections to city hall and the police station as a part of ongoing HVAC upgrades. Mayor Nathan Walker said a new unit has been approved at city hall and is currently being installed. Walker said bids for the police station will be considered next week. “Gas just runs more efficient and seems to last ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Commission has appointed Dr. Jim Wojcik as the county’s new medical director. Wojcik said he wanted to continue work in medicine after retiring as an emergency physician after some 30 years. “I think our EMS system here does an excellent job, but they haven’t had any updates in medications, protocol adjustments and so on for several years,” ... Read More »

The state’s investment in a new stadium for the Tennessee Titans will benefit more than just the Nashville area. That is according to House Speaker Cameron Sexton. He said the impact to the city could have a ripple effect that spreads to the Upper Cumberland. “It opens us up to compete on a world level with bigger events and bring ... Read More »

The Clay County Chamber of Commerce has completed a Celina grant project that added welcome signs and installed LED street lights. Executive Director Doug Young said a $12,000 grant allowed four signs to be placed entering all sides of Celina. “We had a committee that just put the plan together and now we have “Welcome to Celina” coming in on ... Read More »

FedEx broke ground on its new distribution facility coming to Cookeville’s Tennessee Avenue Wednesday morning. The some 251,000 square foot ground distribution facility will bring up to 250 jobs to the area. Highlands Economic Partnership President/CEO Amy New said the site will impact more than just the workforce. “It also really helps our existing industries,” New said. “Even next door ... Read More »