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Biz Foundry Offering Free Thermometers

Free touchless thermometers are available for local small businesses through Cookeville’s Biz Foundry. Marketing Director Haley Smith said the Biz Foundry wants to provide an opportunity for small businesses who haven’t been able to get thermometers yet. “The stores are actually out of them for the most part, and the touchless ones are quite a bit better than the ones ... Read More »

Clay County Return To School Plan

Clay County schools will open with traditional in person classroom and online learning options August 3. School Director Matt Eldridge said masks will be encouraged for students and teachers. “We want the families to feel safe,” Eldridge said. “Number one thing is we want the child to be safe at school and for the family to feel safe. We’re going ... Read More »

$12K Bid Accepted For Sparta’s YMCA HVAC Project

The City of Sparta YMCA will soon get relief from the heat. Board of Alderman approved a $12,700 bid for a new 5-ton HVAC unit. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the old HVAC unit hasn’t been replaced for over 20 years. “What will be accomplished by adding this unit, we can direct the additional air flow to the weight room ... Read More »

First Step In Cedar Avenue’s Beautification Project

The first step in Cookeville’s Cedar Avenue beautification project has been made. The City will make some $16,000 in updates to storm sewage structures. Cityscape Director Holly Freeman said this is a good step for the project. “I think that specific street is long overdue for some improvements and we’re excited to partner with the city and to see that ... Read More »

Under The Sun Journal Summer Writing Contest

The Under The Sun online journal is having its first summer writing contest with a $500 prize. Editor Martha Highers said writers have until July 31 to submit a 5,000 word or less creative non-fiction essay. “We invite anyone in the Upper Cumberland to check out our journal online, and if anyone writes things that they think would be like ... Read More »

Tech Governors Online School 2020: A Success

Twenty-seven high school students across the state participated in Tennessee Tech’s Governors School for Business Innovation and Technology last month. Due to COVID-19 health concerns, students participated online for the first time. GSBIT Director Susan Wells said the virtual educational platform was a success. “I’m a firm believer in you get out of something what you’re willing to put into ... Read More »

Keeping Your Dogs Safe In The Summer Heat

During the hot summer months, dogs can be at risk for heat stress or heat stroke. Friends of White County Animals President Sharron Langford said inside dogs have a harder time coping with the heat, but outside dogs used to the temperatures cope better. “I make sure that I have two sources of water in different locations in [case] one ... Read More »

Van Buren High Fives And School Supplies Donation Drive Begins

The Van Buren County schools began the High Fives and School Supplies Donation Drive Friday. School Health Director Kelly Lewis said this is an opportunity for citizens, businesses, churches, and community partners to donate money or school supplies for children in need. “I think that more families are struggling financially this year due to some people not being able to ... Read More »

Overton County Election Commission: Prepared For Voters

The Overton County Election Commission feels prepared for the August 6 election. Administrator Craig Story said he encourages residents to take advantage of early voting. “We’ve been preparing for this for quite some time,” Story said. “We had a municipal election back in June so we were able to kinda get a few kinks worked out maybe and get prepared ... Read More »

Wearing A Life Jacket Can Save Your Life

No matter your age, wear a life jacket even if you believe you’re a strong swimmer. That’s the advice from Putnam County Rescue Squad PIO Mike Herrick. He said nine times out of ten drowning accidents, people didn’t wear a life jacket. “People can get caught off guard, they may get injured and lose consciousness and not have the opportunity ... Read More »