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The Fentress County Food Bank is asking for public donations for a new walk-in freezer for perishable food. The current Food Bank freezer is a converted refrigerator that is showing signs of wearing out and needs to be replaced. Fentress County Food Bank Treasurer Kathy Bilbrey said the bank takes no profit from donations and therefore has no excess funds. ... Read More »

Some concerned about the merger of TCAT Crossville and TCAT Livingston’s administration. But State Representative Ed Butler said he sees the merger as a good thing for Livingston. He said he has received support from most constituents who have discussed the idea. “As a state, we’re investing almost a billion dollars into the TCATs and into the community colleges,” Butler ... Read More »

A sneak preview of Ken Burns’ new documentary series “The American Buffalo” will take place Wednesday at the Cumberland County Playhouse. WCTE will present the free screening. It will be an hour-long preview of the four-hour documentary series. President and CEO Avery Hutchins said the documentary will trace the buffalo’s evolution, its significance to ingenious people, and its near extinction. ... Read More »

Clay and Jackson Counties are trying to fill the role of Veterans Service Officer. The position opened up after Brad Halfacre stepped away after being in the role since July of 2021. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the only qualification is you are required to be a veteran. “We have a lot of you know elderly veterans in our ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland received encouraging updates during the state’s Economic Development Conference in Chattanooga last week. Highlands Economic Development Coordinator Matt Billings said the conference provided updates from state officials on where the economy stands. Billing said Putnam County and the region are in a good position. “The growth we’re kinda seeing kind of in the western and southern parts ... Read More »

Putnam County is hiring a document imaging company to scan deeds dating back to 1854. Putnam Register of Deeds John Sanders said that he had begun research on hiring outside help since he took office in November. Sanders said the scanning is primarily out of concern for the condition of over 100-year-old books. “It’ll be a whole lot faster, our ... Read More »

How do you talk to your kids about school shootings? An event being hosted Wednesday by The Upper Cumberland Commission of Children and Youth will try to answer just that. Regional Coordinator Kristi Paling said that the event will include advice on how to cope with trauma. Paling said that the event is especially needed given the relevancy of school ... Read More »

A Jackson County cell tower erected on Flynns Creek Road has left several residents about their health. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said that part of the issue is that the county does not have any cell phone tower regulations. Heady said that he and his team are currently looking to see what their best option is in this never-before-seen ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech Rugby Coach and Cookeville native Cody Lindsey won The World Strength Games in Orlando. Lindsey said that the win comes after many weeks of preparing himself both mentally and physically. Lindsey said that the key to his success was keeping his mind focused on his goals and going through the competition with a plan. Lindsey said that he ... Read More »

Best Friends Sanctuary has asked the Fentress County Commissioners to set regulations requiring annual rabies shots to license a pet. Board of Directors Member Sandra Hoover asked the commission to set a fee for licensing and the rabies shot of $4 and $8 if the pet is not spayed or neutered. “A lot of communities do that,” Hoover said. “It’s ... Read More »