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ADA Turns 30

The Americans with Disabilities Act turned 30 this month. President George H.W. Bush signed the bill into law on July 26, 1990. Holly Williams is the Director of Area Agency on Aging and Disability with the UCDD. She said the law has been a game changer. “The impact that the Americans with Disabilities Act has had,” Williams said, “has made ... Read More »

Four UC Counties Listed On The Drought Monitor

Four Upper Cumberland counties are listed as Abnormally Dry. According to the National Drought Monitor, parts of Putnam, Overton, Fentress and most of Cumberland County are listed as a D0 category drought. Nashville National Weather Service Meteorologist Brendan Schater said the drought category should drop after expected rainfall this week. “The map covers intensity of drought from either none all ... Read More »

Livingston Becomes Main Street Downtown Community

“It’s a home run for Livingston.” That’s the response Mayor Curtis Hayes gave after confirming the city is now a Main Street Downtown Community. “I think this is just a great opportunity for our Livingston downtown merchants to grow, and a good tool to keep for us for business retention and business expansion.” Hayes said now that Livingston is an ... Read More »

Tax Increase Proposed For Van Buren

The Van Buren County Budget Committee will propose a property tax increase. Budget Committee chairman William Maxwell announced the decision without providing the total increase following Monday’s budget work session. “I know nobody likes a tax increase,” Maxwell said. “But we must pay for what we have. If we’re not willing to pay for the services we have, we must ... Read More »

Fairfield Glade PD Receives Highway Safety Grant

Fairfield Glade Police Department will increase roadway enforcement and safety education thanks to a federal grant. The $20,000 grant will be used for new radar equipment and educational services for senior drivers. Lieutenant Katelyn Self said federal funding like this is crucial to creating safe roadways. “We are technically not a government entity, which does not provide us with grant ... Read More »

11th COVID Patient Dies At CRMC

An elderly White County resident passed away at Cookeville Regional Monday marking the 11th COVID-19 patient to die at the facility. The patient had underlying health conditions, according to CRMC Public Relations Director Melahn Finley. As of Monday afternoon, 21 patients are currently being treated for COVID at the medical center, down from last week. Nine of the patients are ... Read More »

Cookeville Police Searching For Teen

The Cookeville Police Department is searching for a teenager missing since July 19. Amanda Bolden stands 5-4, 135 pounds. She has light brown hair, but when she was last seen it was dyed blonde. According to police, she may have traveled to Sparta or Crossville. If you have any information on Amanda Bolden, please contact the Cookeville Police Department. Read More »

Return For Sports For Cheerleading

Social distancing and contact is impacting cheerleading teams across the Upper Cumberland too. Cookeville High School Cheer Coach Vicki Russel said stunt practicing has yet to begin, but non contact conditioning began last week. “The challenge is not knowing the answers,” Russel said. “My girls come to my everyday and have questions asking if this is true. I just try ... Read More »

Hiring Campaign for Highway Workers

People seeking jobs in highway construction now have a one-stop place to find work. The Now Hiring Tennessee campaign launched a centralized website for job seekers to look for positions with multiple companies performing different aspects of building and maintaining roads. Kent Starwalt is the Executive Vice President of the Tennessee Road Builders Association. He said the goal is to ... Read More »

TN Recovery Project Open For Pandemic Support

Anyone in the Upper Cumberland in need of emotional support can contact the Tennessee Recovery Project. This FEMA sponsored program provides resources for individuals suffering with COVID-19 emotional distress. Program Manager Donna Vize said helping these individuals is challenging because everyone is affected. “We can’t go out in the community and put together support groups and talk to people one ... Read More »