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The State Department of Economic and Community Development has named Angela Regitko as the new Upper Cumberland Regional Director. Regitko said she will work with existing and new industry in the 14-county region. “We want to make sure that those incentives that the state offers are there for them, as well as they are taking advantage of those tax credits,” ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Gilley Pool has almost reached capacity several times this week as people try to beat the heat. Parks and Recreation Facility Manager Michael Benusches said the consecutive days of 90 degree weather has increased use. “We’ve been jammed pack all day everyday for this week,” Benusches said. “Maximum occupancy is 800 at the pool, and I’m pretty sure we have ... Read More »

Algood will reevaluate its paving bid packet after receiving no interest from companies. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city tried a new approach by bidding out paving by the ton. “We did it for a six month period, and of course, we didn’t give any specifics on exactly what we are paving or how much,” Morrison said. “We’ll check ... Read More »

The Highlands Residential Services Board approved a letter of intent to sell its Claude Darwin Property Thursday. Nashville Real Estate Professional Waddell Wright led the process. He said a developer has agreed to purchase the 11.5 acres for $3 million in cash. “They’re going to keep the units intact,” Wright said. “What they are going to do is renovate and ... Read More »

Sparta will change the location of this Friday’s Bluegrass on the Square event. The city said that they will move to the Civic Center due to extreme heat. The bands set to perform are the Bilbrey’s and the Hot Biscuitz. Read More »

One person has died as a result of a Thursday morning Highway 70 accident near Hillwood Street in rural Putnam County. 27-year-old Johnny Buckner Howard Jr. of Stilwell, Oklahoma was driving a 2018 Peterbilt and pulling a cattle trailer while negotiating a left curve. Howard’s vehicle crossed the center line where a passenger-side tire blew. The vehicle then went off ... Read More »

Former Jackson County School Bus Driver Kenneth Borawski has been arrested for sexual battery by an authority figure. The investigation began with a complaint of suspicious activity to School Officials who immediately started an internal investigation and contacted the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Video recordings provided by the Jackson County School System as well as statements obtained by the investigators ... Read More »

Veterans that own a home in Cumberland or Fentress County may be eligible for home repairs through a grant program. A Crossville Low-Income Housing non-profit called Creative Compassion is administering the funds. Deputy Director Mark Baldwin said up to $7,500 can be awarded for non cosmetic upgrades. “We’re always grateful for their service to our country, and so, we always ... Read More »

The UCHRA Executive Committee took measures to improve driver staffing issues in the agency’s new budget approved Wednesday. During discussion, some committee members asked about the affordability of a step raise plan. Finance Director Ginger Stout said the move is financially feasible. “We’re struggling right now with employer retention, employee recruitment and we’re investing money on the front in especially ... Read More »

New funds in Governor Bill Lee’s budget will be coming to Upper Cumberland CTE programs starting next school year. Over the course of the next four years, innovative grants up to $1 million for high schools and $500,000 for middle schools will be available statewide. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the district has preliminary plans prepared for ... Read More »