Cumberland County Playhouse welcoming patrons back to the theatre for 2023 with the theme “Together We Can Make Magic.” Producing Director Bryce McDonald said the 2023 season will open next month with its production of “Frozen Jr.” “And so all of the offerings we have for the whole year, we believe, show and showcase magical entities and abilities and things ... Read More »

Delays continue in the City of Algood’s Green Mountain Water project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said they hope the project with be finalized within the next month. He said there have been issues with supply chains and receiving parts slower than anticipated. “So the pump station is currently here, the line is sanitized and ready, and we’ve got some valves,” ... Read More »

A Crossville native will now serve as the Tennessee Military Department’s Senior Enlisted Leader. Command Sergeant Major James Dale Crockett will replace Command Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Simmons upon his retirement. Prior to this appointment, Crockett served as the State Command Sergeant Major for the Tennessee Army National Guard. Crockett’s military career spans the course of more than 30 years. ... Read More »

One local psychologist says trying to spend less time on a mobile device might be tougher than you think. Derrick Edwards suggests when trying to lower screen time, it can be helpful to turn off social media notifications. He said it is important to try and find a good balance, as finding alternatives to occupy ourselves is not always the ... Read More »

Putnam County EMS set to host its first-ever advanced EMT courses this year. EMS Director Tommy Copeland said several years ago, the county approved funding to conduct EMT training in-house to help address staffing issues. He said now, they will be able to offer the next stepping stone in emergency medical training. “And when they get to the advanced EMT ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has completed upgrades on its Automated Weather Operating System and has installed the equipment for a present weather sensor. Airport Manager Dean Selby said this will allow the airport to do more localized weather forecasting. He said they are now waiting for the National Weather Service to incorporate the sensor into its network. “This will create ... Read More »

UCDD’s SHIP program will host the first in a series of classes to help Medicare beneficiaries get more clarity in their policies this Tuesday. SHIP/SMP Volunteer Coordinator Erin Perdue said that SHIP stands for State Health Insurance Assistance Program. She said that SHIP offers free and unbiased Medicare counseling to beneficiaries and their loved ones. “There are approximately 100,000 Medicare ... Read More »

Clay County planning to acquire a new service truck for its sanitation department. Solid Waste Committee Member Winton Young said the department needed a four-door truck for its day-to-day operations. “We have had lots of trucks over the years and they’re all worn out and they’re smaller,” Young said. “Not everybody could fit every time having to sit in each ... Read More »

A Clay County High School student won her division in the state’s Civics Essay Contest. Bridget Cherry placed first in the 9th through 12th-grade group, winning a $500 scholarship. Cherry was one of 3,841 students who entered the contest. The Secretary of State’s office launched the Civics Essay Contest in 2016. This year’s theme was “Why Your Vote Matters.” Previous ... Read More »

Recent car break-ins in surrounding cities have the Algood Police Department reminding citizens to lock their vehicles. Chief Dale Armour said that while locking your vehicle might not fully prevent theft, it can make it hard to accomplish for would-be thieves. “I mean sure if they can smash and grab any time but one of the first things is if ... Read More »