Classes kicked off this week at Tennessee Tech, and the old fitness center is being put to use. It is now the Academic Wellness Center, and offers students courses whether their majoring in health or athletic training or just taking a general education course. Exercise Science Department Chair Dr. Christy Killman said even more courses were added in anticipation of ... Read More »

Upperman High School has new LED lights installed in its football stadium. All four football stadium light poles have been replaced after the March tornadoes and straight-line wind damaged the poles in May. Upperman High school Athletic Director Nathan Brown said getting these lights up and running for the 2020 football season helps athletes. “We were not able to really ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Mayors have come together to form a stronger voice during the pandemic. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the 14 mayors meet regularly with UCDD and UCHRA. When all 14 counties come together, Foster said more can be accomplished. “I think that having a large group as a voice is a stronger way to be represented, and hopefully ... Read More »

Jackson County High School Students will soon be able to get HVAC training. There will be two different sites, including Jackson County High School and Jackson County Instructional Service Center in Gainesboro. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the decision to put HVAC on campus comes from employer’s needs. “There’s research that goes into what program we’re able ... Read More »

Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins will leave his post Tuesday night when a new board is sworn in. After six years, Wiggins said his biggest accomplishment is working to expand outdoor recreation in Meadow Creek Park. “We would like to transform that particular area into what I would call a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, whether it’s water sports, hiking, biking, fishing, ... Read More »

Two new faith-based groups will provide long term relief for victims of the March tornadoes. Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation Director John Bell said the United Methodist Council on Relief and Inspiritus will be surveying survivors and gathering info for the Benevolence Committees. These two groups specialize in long term relief. Which Bell said, is part of the recovery effort’s relief ... Read More »

Recycled bowling pins are being auctioned to help at-risk kids in Cumberland County. Dogwood Exchange Owner Angela Witzel specializes in reclaimed creations and is hosting an auction for Kids on the Rise, through the Dogwood Exchange Facebook Page. Witzel said starting bright and early at 8:00 AM Friday, people can start bidding on these bowling pins. However, the designs are ... Read More »

A murder investigation is underway, after a Cumberland County man was found dead in his home from an apparent gunshot wound Thursday night. Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Neverfail Road at 7:45 PM on a welfare check. A check was requested after contact was unable to be made with 30 year-old, Austin Lewis. When deputies arrived on scene the ... Read More »

Tennessee is launching a new social media campaign to raise teen awareness about the dangers of fentanyl. This awareness effort is called Fentanyl: The Deadliest High. District Attorney’s in Tennessee held focus groups with middle and high schoolers to see if they knew just how fatal fentanyl can be. This effort comes as fentanyl related over doses increase at a ... Read More »

Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said vendors are coming in and out, and that traffic is up at the City’s Farmers Market. During a Thursday night work session, Morrison told aldermen more building materials are being delivered Friday. “We’ve made good progress with that, and hopefully within the coming two weeks, you’ll start seeing that go up and we’ll make ... Read More »