A Nashville-based erosion control and soil sediment company wants to build a new warehouse facility in Monterey. Stephens Seed and Supply Inc. Owner Joe Stephens said he plans to invest one million dollars into the community. However, public water needs to be expanded to the Crossville Highway site. “We would like the city’s consideration to run water out there so ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission will not meet Monday night due to a lack of business. Commissioners were set to gather at 5:00 p.m. A rescheduled date was not shared. The next meeting is currently set for the second Monday of February. Read More »

Putnam County’s virtual school could soon have a mascot. A 13-person committee has been appointed to lead the effort. VITAL Principal Shannon Pirtle said just like in-person schools in the system, virtual students also deserve an icon for school spirit. “We have students that participate in E-sports or our cybersecurity program, we’re offering more and more all the time for ... Read More »

The winter season calls for farmers to change how they feed their livestock, especially cattle. Van Buren Ag Extension Director Chris Binkley said as temperatures drop, the nutritional needs increase. “It takes them a lot more energy to stay warm,” Binkley said. “They need more food to stay warm. As it gets colder you will need to increase that. If ... Read More »

Additional classroom space a need for the Overton County School System. Something the school board plans to address in the coming years. That is according to Director of Schools Donnie Holman. Holman said a building program has been established that focuses on more room for students. “We have some buildings that are very overcrowded,” Holman said. “It must be addressed. ... Read More »

The state has awarded Byrdstown $3.3 million to rehabilitate its water system. The town submitted a joint water plant project with Pickett County to be funded by its allotment of federal COVID infrastructure money. Mayor Sam Gibson said engineers will start the planning process now that the work is moving forward. “This will give us an opportunity to do that ... Read More »

TennCare renewals will restart in April after being suspended since the pandemic. Congress voted to resume renewals which will require beneficiaries to reverify their status. TennCare Communications Director Amy Lawrence said members can prepare now by making sure the organization has the correct information. “This will be a big impact for a lot of Tennesseans. We cover about 50 percent ... Read More »

A new law has gone into effect that will mandate additional training for non-profits against human trafficking. Brittany Thompson is the Adult Services Director for Grow Free Tennessee. The Knoxville organization provides community education and works referral cases from the Upper Cumberland. Thompson said the state’s support will hopefully shed light on the most under reported crime. “People aren’t really ... Read More »

Education, trigger laws and transportation will be a focus for the General Assembly this year. That is according to house Speaker Cameron Sexton. Sexton said law makers start a new session Tuesday lasting into the spring. “There will still be some education whether it is charter schools,” Sexton said. “I think looking at some clarification for the trigger bill for ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission meets on Monday night. Business begins at 5:00 p.m. at the county courthouse. The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen meets Monday at 5:00 p.m. The White County Solid Waste Committee will discuss the future of garbage operations in a meeting Monday. Members will once again discuss how to proceed with its ... Read More »