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Clay County will be investing $50,000 into Donaldson Park facilities thanks to a state grant. Chamber of Commerce Director Doug Young said the need was identified through a community asset study with the state department of economic development. “The court area, which consists of tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts and all of that,” Young said. “It’s in a state ... Read More »

Putnam County has seen an increase in vaccinations over the past three weeks, after seeing rates drop in June. As of last week 38 percent of residents are fully vaccinated, 42 percent have at least one dose. Upper Cumberland Regional Medical Director for The Tennessee Department of Health Don Grisham said this is encouraging as the more contagious Delta Variant ... Read More »

All Clay County Schools will offer medical services for students this year, helping students and busy parents. Health Coordinator Rob Edwards said that physicals and eye exams will be provided through Well Child. Edwards said parents do not have to miss work, arrange transportation or make appointments to check their child’s health. “There are children within each building that teacher’s ... Read More »

The Fentress County Highway Department is preparing for a nearly five mile resurfacing project. Road Supervisor Joey Reagan said Gatewood Ford Road will be blacktopped after more than 25 years without improvements. Reagan said this road is important to commuters going back and forth from Morgan County. “A lot of our people in Fentress County goes next door to Morgan ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools working to fit the system’s new school project into the $44 million bond budget. Director of Schools Corby King said he met with Upland Design Group last week with the goal to cut some 10,000 square feet from the building. “It has a lot of square footage in the original design,” King said. “To make sure we ... Read More »

L.B.J.& C. Head Start searching for retired volunteers to serve as grandparents at locations across four counties. Foster Grandparent Program Director Cheryl Pack said COVID has dropped participation and with school starting, the need for participants is high. “They come in and greet the children as the parents drop them off,” Pack said. “And, they may sit and do puzzles ... Read More »

The Jackson County School System is taking advantage of a state program to add teaching endorsements for high need positions. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the system has five accepted candidates getting either ESL, special education or secondary math added onto their teaching license. Brown said this program is free, removing cost barriers around testing and course work. “Getting ... Read More »

The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band of Crossville returns to the stage next month after an 18 month hiatus. President Dwight Wages said the 30-musician ensemble will start with a free concert September 4th called,”Summon the Heroes.” “They really enjoy it I think being among their brethren if you will and have the opportunity to make some music,” Wages said. ... Read More »

CRMC has updated its COVID guidelines effective Monday, August 9th. Updated guidelines include restrictions on visitors and overnight stays. Pediatric patients, birthing center patients, and patients with special needs will be allowed one overnight support person in some cases. Other patients will be allowed one visitor from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The guidelines state that visitors are not permitted ... Read More »

This Week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will appoint its Election Redistricting Committee. The group will consist of five commissioners, Election Administrator Craig Story, EMA Director Chris Masiongale and County Executive Ben Danner. Danner has said in the past that he anticipates the process to be a time crunch to reach the year-end deadline. Danner said he ... Read More »