UCHRA’s grant funded initiative to reduce the amount of drug offenders serving time should begin in October. That is according to Executive Director Mark Farley. Farley said the three reporting centers to be located in Putnam, Smith and Warren Counties have been staffed. “We’ve actually been able to hire licensed staff to do this work, so we have a group ... Read More »

Is Tennessee Tech a suitcase campus? It means that the majority of students live in close proximity and travel home for the weekend. Student Engagement Assistant Vice-President Ben Stubbs said he would argue that it is more of a myth than a reality for the university. “I’d point to a survey that was conducted last year,” Stubbs said. “We found ... Read More »

It is National Drive Electric Week. As a part of the push to introduce electric vehicles to rural communities, Tennessee Tech held a showcase at the Sam’s Club parking lot in Cookeville Sunday. Professor Dr. Pingen Chen said he believes hybrid cars are the future of transportation. “The numbers are very clear,” Chen said. “If you look at the miles ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the White County Solid Waste Committee continues work on its landfill. Members will discuss a resolution that would allow the county to accept out-of-county trash. A representative from a recycling company also set to make a presentation to the committee. The county’s steering committees meet as well. Members will discuss an agricultural program using ... Read More »

The Crossville Memorial Airport hosting its annual fly-in and open house Saturday. City Manager Greg Wood said participants can get an up close look at jets, helicopters and learn about airport operations. “A lot of people don’t realize what goes on at the airport, and they just think it is folks that have their own private planes and it’s really ... Read More »

Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park is taking people back in time, demonstrating traditional farming during its Field Day on Saturday. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the annual event shows people the way of life back in the 1920’s when Sergeant Alvin York tended the land. “One of our coolest demonstrations we’ve got going is we have a blacksmith ... Read More »

White County has hired a new building codes enforcer in its next step to provide building permit services locally. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said Brett Nash will be the county’s Residential Building Inspector. Robinson said before, the state issued permits. “Those vendors quit issuing that, so we had no one in White County to issue building permits,” Robinson said. ... Read More »

The Tennessee High School Rodeo stopping in Cookeville Friday night kicking off a weekend full of roping and riding. Sparta’s Matthew Taylor will compete Saturday and Sunday in the team and calf roping events. “Since I was in diapers and really since I was old enough to be able to swing a rope,” Taylor said. “I just love being out ... Read More »

Friday’s opening of Shakespeare in the Park in Cookeville has been postponed due to illness. The first performance will now take place on October 4th and continue each evening until October 8th. Showings begin at 7:00 p.m. at Dogwood Park. Read More »

A Sparta citizen voiced concerns to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen Thursday night over the city’s imposed sewer moratorium Former Mayor Jeff Young allegedly signed the moratorium without the Board’s knowledge before he left office. Resident Ken Bullis said he has a piece of property that he cannot sell since he can not cannot to the sewer system. “He ... Read More »