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Clay County Hoops Championship Still Feels Surreal

The moment is still surreal for Clay County High School after winning its first state championship in boy’s basketball. Head Coach Rob Edwards said the team savored the victory before returning to hundreds of waiting fans. Prinicipal Teia Arms said the boy’s team will meet with elementary school kids to share the life lessons of sports. “To let them know ... Read More »

LA Marching Band Needs Equipment Repairs, Uniform Funding

The Livingston Academy “Spirit of the Wildcats” Marching Band is still in dire need of funding. Band Booster President Jenny Story said they tried to hold a fundraiser in December but had to cancel due to COVID. Story said the band needs $8,000-$9,000 for instrument repairs alone, and additional money to counter uniform costs. “A lot of them are very ... Read More »

Fentress Taking Bids For Ag Pavilion Building Specs

Fentress County has sent out the building specifications for bids on the future 4-H Agriculture Pavilion. The building will be located on Highway 127 near East Fork Stables. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the plan is to offer 4-H education classes and competitions. “We are one of the top five in the state in background in cattle, so we have ... Read More »

$1 Million Investment Into UCDD Micro-Lending From Outside Group

An outside investment group interested in putting $1 million into UCDD’s Micro-Lending Program. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the investment group had been working with Upper Cumberland banks through a federal program. Farley said that now the group is interested in helping UCDD spur business growth. “One of the reasons why they approached us is to be able to ... Read More »

Podcast Launched For Lake Lovers, First Timers

Upper Cumberland lake lovers can get their Dale Hollow Lake fix with a new podcast. The Dale Hollow Lake Podcast is hosted by Richard and Nathan DeVries. Nathan DeVries said working at East Point Marina the idea came out of all the questions they get from both locals and first timers. “We have people who come into our marina all ... Read More »

Monterey Depot Museum Awarded For Vlog Series

The Monterey Depot Museum has been awarded for its efforts to keep museum engagement going during the pandemic. The museum received an award from the Tennessee Association of Museums in the A/V video blog category for “On the Road with Dale Welch. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said Welch’s impact from recording the historical knowledge only he has will impact ... Read More »

Overton EMA Needs Shown Following Ice Storm

In the aftermath of severe weather events like February’s ice storm, needs for emergency services can become apparent. Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said that UTV’s to access tower sites became an apparent need. Masiongale said he does have a long-term goal for the county to handle emergencies in the future. “We don’t have the tax base to have ... Read More »

Putnam Opening Vaccines to 55 and up, Phase 2A-B

Putnam County has opened up its COVID vaccinations to the 55 and up age group, along with phase 2a and 2b starting Monday. The 2a-b group includes: Child and Adult Protective Services personnel, commercial agriculture and food production, public transit workers, public infrastructure, utilities and others. Residents can go ahead and start registering at putnamcountytn.gov/vaccine or by calling 931-646-0911. The ... Read More »

Overton EMA Reflects On Ice Storm Aftermath

The Overton-Pickett County E911 Board met for the first time since the February ice storm. Overton EMA Director Chris Masiongale reflected on the efforts during and after the storm to help the county. Masiongale said that throughout this time he never asked for assistance that someone was not willing to provide at a moments notice. Masiongale remembered one instance while ... Read More »

FEMA Accepts Overton Damage Costs Of $1.8 Million

Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said FEMA has accepted Overton County’s ice storm damage costs of $1.8 million. During Thursday night’s Overton-Pickett County E911 Board Meeting Masiongale said that FEMA was on the ground in Overton assessing the damages earlier this month. Masiongale said the damages could be roughly $13 million in Tennessee. Masiongale said that is not a ... Read More »