The Van Buren County School System returns to school Monday in the virtual way. School Director Cheryl Cole said internet classes on Google Classroom and Zoom are being prepared. “It’s just totally different than what we’re used to. We’d like to go back to what we consider the norm and being in school and things. It’s just a challenge of ... Read More »

Some Upper Cumberland gun stores have seen sales steadily increased since COVID-19 began. Outdoor Junction’s Steve Carter said sales have at least doubled in the last month. “[It’s] for protection,” Carter said. “Any time there is a fear, an unknown, out there-nobody living right now has ever been through anything like we’re facing. Nobody knows what to expect. We have ... Read More »

If you have overdue property taxes, interest rates will increase up to five percent each month. Overton County Trustee Peggy Smith said there’s less than 2% who hasn’t paid yet on the Overton tax books. “We’re still getting a lot of phone calls, we have a lot of people calling,” Smith said. “A lot of people has been great, they’ve ... Read More »

Some Upper Cumberland grocery stores seem to have an advantage over national stores. Livingston’s Jerry’s IGA manager Tony Bilbrey said there’s more ordering variety to replenish the shelves. “Us being an independent grocery store, we’re not restricted to just one warehouse so we’ve been buying from second, third, and fourth suppliers that we have relationships with,” Bilbrey said. “We’ve been ... Read More »

Turkey hunting season begins Saturday for registered hunters. A new Wildlife Service app will make checking in easier for turkey hunters in time for the season. TWA Ben Layton said to download the app ‘TWA On The Go’ on your mobile phone. “They can check their turkeys in on their cell phones, even if they don’t have cell phone coverage ... Read More »

A community prayer service Sunday at 7:30 pm aims to show support for medical workers at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The event was originally a “Park And Pray” event, to be held in the parking lot of CRMC. Levi Bouton, one of the oragnizers, said the original plan had to change with Governor Lee’s madate. “We think it’ll be a ... Read More »

The economic challenges for many Upper Cumberland residents are real right now. And bankruptcy may be a necessary option. Local bankruptcy attorney Cindy Podis said act sooner rather than later. Podis said you should consider all your options long before you run out of money. “Bankruptcy is a legal option,” Podis said. “It gives you a chance to take a ... Read More »

The Cookeville Rescue Mission is taking precautions to protect the homeless during the pandemic. Roughly 50 residents are currently being served by the mission. One resident went to the hospital last week with COVID-19 symptoms, but tested negative. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said his team has limited access to venturing outdoors so they don’t carry a virus back. “We have ... Read More »

Concern about COVID-19 and the need for social distancing. The need to work. Upper Cumberland day care centers are trying to serve local families and keep children safe. Creative Learning Child Care Director Laura Wheeler said her day care has seen an enrollment decrease. “Our enrollment is about half of what we normally have because some of the parents are ... Read More »

Clay County teachers are reaching out to students across the county to make sure they are well and to show them they are missed. School Director Matt Eldridge said school staff wants to ensure students are taken care of academically and physically. “We’re going to take care of them academically and even work physically with them to do lessons on ... Read More »