Prescott South Middle School completes re-certification for state-funded STEM grant program. The program, provided by the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, grants each participating school $8,000 to use for STEM-related programs and requires re-certification every four years. Principal Tera Brooks said Prescott joined the program in 2019, and since then, they’ve been able to give students greater tools for building future ... Read More »

Cumberland County Fair to feature many new rides, events, and vendors next week with new carnival partner James Gang Amusements. Director Julie Thompson said their change in partnership came after the committee received several complaints from fairgoers last year. She said she is very excited about the new partnership and proud of what they have been able to accomplish already ... Read More »

The Putnam County School System is currently recruiting substitute teachers for the upcoming school year. The School System’s Amy Hall said the search for substitutes is going very well. She said there is always a need for good substitutes because they ensure the year continues smoothly even if a teacher has to take time off. “They are just as important ... Read More »

Pickett County High School has a new exam exemption policy that rewards students for good attendance. The new policy allows students who fall below a certain number of absences to be exempt from midterms and finals, though they still have to take state-mandated exams. Principal Mitch Buckman said the policy was put in place to cut down on the absenteeism ... Read More »

Cumberland Co. residents have the chance to put their craft skills to work Monday to help the Dogwood Exchange get ready for the winter. The event, which is open to anyone regardless of sewing experience, will be contributing to the House of Hope’s Angel Tree Project, a charity that gives children in need a pair of pajamas and a gift ... Read More »

UCHRA’s LIHEAP program working with low-income families to keep utility bills paid. LIHEAP stands for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. UCHRA assists families struggling to meet financial deadlines for their energy bills by contacting and working with utility vendors directly to get those bills paid. Community Services Director Lanelle Godsey said this program is about providing basic needs to ... Read More »

Fentress County’s new Ag Pavilion has proved to be a blessing so far for the county’s Agricultural Extension Service. Ag Fentress Extension Director John Gunter said he and his team have been very involved in the move, as well as the operations since. He said the move was much needed because the old hosting facilities were outdated and too small ... Read More »

Livingston will host its first Beer and Wine Summer Fest Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. Overton County Chamber of Commerce President Shannon Cantrell said the festival will build upon the ideas from previous festivals held in the city but also bring in local breweries to present their products. She said this event is an opportunity for the city to ... Read More »

Putnam County’s VITAL School has chosen its first mascot after months of planning. Principal Shannon Pirtle said they will now be known as the VITAL School Trailblazers. He said this is a big step forward for the school because, while they may be online and mostly without large events, they still have many programs that could benefit from a central ... Read More »

Gas prices are at an average of $3.46 a gallon in Tennessee right now, 36 cents higher than a month ago. AAA Spokesperson Megan Cooper said there are points in the year when gas prices often routinely spike, with summer being one of those times. However, she said the current spike is larger than most, and people are starting to ... Read More »