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White Co BOE Approves School Calendar For Next Year

The White County School Board approved its 2023-2024 school calendar Thursday night with minimal changes. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the draft considered was selected by the majority of teachers. Dronebarger said the main difference are two Saturday school dates for abbreviated days before Christmas and the end of the school year. Teachers selected that instead of coming back ... Read More »

Dual Enrollment Registration Nearing, Time For FAFSA Applications

Vol State urging Upper Cumberland High Schoolers to prepare for the dual enrollment registration portal opening next month. Economic Development Vice President Nicholas Bishop said interested students should use this next month completing its FAFSA application to enroll through Tennessee Promise. “I would really encourage people to take advantage of that opportunity because it is free,” Bishop said. “What it ... Read More »

White Co School Board Discusses Budget Schedule For New Fiscal Year

The White County School Board has set its upcoming budget efforts as members prepare for the new fiscal year. Chair Bob Young said it may seem early, but White County has formalized its budget calendar. The board scheduled May 25th as its time to review expenditures and revenue. “Since they are our funding arm, we will have to provide a ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Housing Market Slowing Down As Inventory Decreases

The Upper Cumberland housing market has slowed down due to realistic interest rates and decreasing inventory. Libby Capps is the Upper Cumberland Association of Realtors Board President. She said interest rates are returning back to a normal range of five to seven percent versus three percent. “We just have a very low inventory,” Capps said. “Builders can’t keep up with ... Read More »

California Fuel Tank Company Expanding To Algood

The California-based company Transfer Flow estimates a $60 million dollar economic impact once establishing its Algood warehouse. The company began in 1983 and manufactures auxiliary and replacement fuel tank systems. CEO and Owner Lisa Johnson said the company will repurpose the previous Wood Tech building for distribution and eventually add production. “It just really appealed to us that Cookeville with ... Read More »

Cookeville Business Leader, TTU Sports Hall of Famer Ottis Phillips Leaves Legacy Of Service

Longtime Cookeville business leader Ottis Phillips will be laid to rest Friday. The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Chair and Tennessee Tech Sports Hall of Famer passed away at 71-years-old. TTU Athletic Director Mark Wilson said his contributions will have lasting impacts to the Cookeville community. “We lost a great friend,” Wilson said. “A great advocate. Many of us personally ... Read More »

Large Overton Co Power Outage Restored After Fallen Dead Tree

Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation crews have restored power to the majority of customers after a large power outage Thursday morning. Livingston District Manager Ben Winningham said more than 1,000 members were without power due to high winds and dead trees. “We had a very large outage this morning in the Willow Grove area due to a dead poplar tree ... Read More »

State Representative Sherrell Carrying Bill For Warren Co Voting Centers

State Representative Paul Sherrell proposing legislation to help efficiency with the Warren County Election Office. As introduced, the bill would authorize the county to create a pilot program to utilize convenient voting centers. Sherrell said he carried the bill for Election Administrator Susie Davenport. Sherrell-1               (:20)                  ... Read More »

Eagle Cam Spots Obey And River Caring For New Nest Of Eggs

The Upper Cumberland’s favorite bald eagle couple, Obey and River, have laid three new eggs. Darlene Neeley manages the Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Cam Facebook and has followed the birds since 2017. Neely said River has historically laid three eggs each winter over that time. “They hatch in about 35-days and then they won’t fledge until like May,” Neely said. ... Read More »