The Clay County Commissioners will wait for this year’s final revenue numbers before voting on a new fiscal year budget. County Mayor Dale Reagan said those numbers have not yet been completed. Commissioners expect to have the final revenue numbers sometime in July “That is when we will get the bottom line for everybody,” Reagan said. “We know that our ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech will offer a new American Sign Language course for dual enrollment students across the state. The program is an online course high school students can take in the upcoming school year. Assistant Director of Admissions Ted McWilliams said the course is schedule-friendly for students. McWilliams said Tech expanded the dual enrollment program and ASL allowed them to offer ... Read More »

The recent dry spell across the Upper Cumberland, causing some lawns to dry out. Putnam County UT Extension Agent Wayne Key said the excessive rain in May caused a lot of overgrowth. Now, the lack of rainfall is leading to brown patches. “Some of these subdivisions the backfield or the field that’s put in may not have a lot of ... Read More »

Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone said an increase in pay for county law enforcement would be an investment to keep staff members. County Commissioners set to tackle the budget at a meeting Monday night. Boone asked for increased spending for his department during a work session last week, something he has shared with commissioners on numerous occasions. “If I didn’t ... Read More »

Van Buren County has completed construction on a new digital sign, designed to promote events and news to local residents. The sign is located in front of the Van Buren County Agriculture Learning Center located in Spencer. The sign was funded by a grant worth some $25,000 from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Van Buren County UT Extension Director Chris ... Read More »

Fentress County teaming up with the UT Medical Center to offer 3D Mammograms next Monday in Jamestown. The process is done by computer software that takes 2D images and converts them into a 3D image to help diagnose early signs of breast cancer. UT Medical Center Breast Outreach Assistant Coordinator Michelle Matzek said this brings advanced technology to work for ... Read More »

High school students from across the Upper Cumberland will be busy at Edgar Evins State Park this weekend, removing exotic invasive species and reclaim the old homestead site. Tennessee State Parks will host work events to help Tennessee Promise Scholars fulfill their community service hours. Park Ranger Justin Vaughn said the event will consist of removing foreign invasive species from ... Read More »

The heart of pollen season may be past us but Upper Cumberland gardeners have not forgotten about the role pollinators play. Master Gardener Lisa Luck said it is crucial to protect pollinators during this, National Pollinators Week. “So the thing that we can do to help our pollinators thrive in our community is to plant more flowers,” Luck said. “The ... Read More »

Sparta will apply for a $100,000 Broadband-Ready grant, designed to improve on technology infrastructure across the community. Aldermen approved the application Thursday night. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the grant could provide computers at the Senior Center and upgrade technology at several city facilities. “If we don’t apply for this we’re leaving right at $100,000 on the table,” Lowery said. ... Read More »

A Cookeville woman and her daughter are partnering with Tennessee’s First Lady to collect food this week. Five-year-old Madelyn Whittemore heard about the Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge. The purpose of the challenge is to instill in kids a heart for service and use a small portion of their summer break to serve others. Madelyn’s mom Amber Whittemore. “We just wanted ... Read More »