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TCAT-Livingston Applying For Robots, Transportation And More Teachers

TCAT-Livingston and Six Upper Cumberland School Districts are partnered on a $1 million grant application. The application is through Tennessee’s GIVE 2.0 program. Operations and Facilities Vice President Jeff Slagle said the goal is to grow the region’s advanced manufacturing programs. Slagle said a large portion of the funding is aimed at getting students accustomed to working along side the ... Read More »

UC Workforce And DHS Working To Increase Child Care Options

Upper Cumberland Workforce Development Board and Department of Human Services bringing a new child care initiative to the region. The groups will host a October 6th seminar for those interested establishing their own child care facility. Workforce Board Member Amy Maberry said the program addresses two issues: family services and jobs. “There is an entrepreneurial aspect that is creating jobs ... Read More »

Putnam Seeing Uptick In Fake Prescription Pills, Overdoses And Deaths

The DEA has issued a warning about a spike in fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said Putnam County is no different, seeing a spike over the last seven to eight months. Farris said in the last 12 months, there has been 24 overdose calls, resulting in seven deaths. “Pills that are perceived as ... Read More »

Cumberland River Hospital Needs $5 Million Of Improvements To Open

A Florida-based healthcare company says the Cumberland River Hospital needs some $5 million of work before being operational. Braden Health Chief Compliance Officer Kyle Kopec toured the facility Tuesday. Kopec said the hospital is overvalued at the current $1.5 million asking price. “Essentially, obsolete equipment needs to be replaced,” Kopec said. “Mold needs to be mitigated and the facility needs ... Read More »

Baxter Primary Gym Getting New HVAC Through ESSER

The Baxter Primary Gymnasium is getting a new HVAC unit now that the current air conditioner has run its course. Deputy School Director Tim Martin said the current unit did not offer heat, which was supplemented with hanging gas heaters. Martin said this was a great opportunity to use ESSER funding to replace a nearly 20 year old piece of ... Read More »

Preparedness Kits Key To Success In The Face Of Emergency

Non-perishable foods, clothing, and medications among things people should pack in an emergency kit. That’s according to Overton-Pickett Emergency Communication Department Director Chris Masiongale. September is National Preparedness Month, and Masiongale said that it’s important to have everything you could need at the drop of a hat. “Go through one day in your life, and what do you use,” Masiongale ... Read More »

Crossville Memorial Airport Open House And Fly-In Happening Saturday

See the Upper Cumberland from above at the Crossville Memorial Airport Open House and Fly-In. City Manager Greg Wood said the Saturday event runs from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Wood said different aircraft will be on display for free with $25 vintage plane rides available. ” That is one of the biggest sellers, some people come back year after ... Read More »

Putnam Property Tax Notices Coming, Payments Can Start Earlier

Property tax notices are around the corner and Putnam County residents can start making payments before they get notified by mail. Trustee Freddie Nelson said payments can start on Monday, mailed notices are expected to arrive mid-October. Nelson said residents do not have to pay all at once, but should not drag out their payment plan. “As long as they’re ... Read More »

Jackson BOE Wants More Info Before Funding Tri-County

The Jackson County Board of Education wants more information before funding a new roof for the Tri-County TCAT building. The Jackson County School System and Macon County School System each own half of the building. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said her juniors and seniors use the facility for classes like welding and culinary arts. However, when Macon County sent ... Read More »