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Upper Cumberland blueberries are plentiful and ripening on time for one Livingston farmer. Mountain Harvest Farm Owner Clara Smith said the cold winter, a wet spring and then a hot summer made for a good harvest that is ready to be picked. “They are looking good,” Smith said. “All this excess rain has made them swell up, so we got ... Read More »

Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery celebrated its 60th anniversary with a celebration on Friday afternoon. Secretary Terri Ritter said it’s been special to have the organization serve the Upper Cumberland for six decades. “It’s such a blessing,” Ritter said. “Because the whole desire of this is to reach the community with culture and with art and to bring people in ... Read More »

A missing two-year-old from New Jersey was found in Monterey Saturday. Officials issued an amber alert for Sebastian Rios Friday after the child did not report to daycare. The mother, 24-year-old Yasmine Uyar, also did not show up for work on the same day. The father, 27-year-old Tyler Rios, was identified as the main suspect for both alleged abductions. Rios ... Read More »

Cookeville Fire Chief Daryl Blair has sent his notice of intent to retire effective next Friday. City Manager James Mills said that Cookeville will miss Blair’s dedication and knowledge having served as chief since 2017. “I have valued his friendship while working together, appreciate his sense of humor and am grateful for his dedication to the department, our citizens, and ... Read More »

Cookeville High School is getting a new surface for its tennis court. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the winning bid has been awarded for roughly $46,000. Martin said the tennis upgrades will begin the middle of this month. He said the hopeful completion date is for the middle of August, near the start of school. He said the ... Read More »

The Livingston Academy Fastbreak Club is trying to supplement its fundraising without any home football games. Fastbreak Club Treasurer Bridgett Carwile said the club helps the basketball team cover expenses for tournaments and apparel. Carwile said July 16 the club is offering rib eye sandwiches to support the student athletes. “There will not be any home football games, so that ... Read More »

Monterey requesting to apply for grant funding to extend the Meadow Creek Park trail. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the $7,500 would be used for an additional mile if awarded. “Not too long ago the town officially opened up about two miles of hybrid mountain bike hiking trail at Meadow Creek Park,” Cleary said. “So, we’re just trying to apply ... Read More »

The Clay County School System has contracted with an outside service to fill the District Psychologist role. ProCare Therapy will be utilized for $77 an hour. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said it was a challenging role to fill, but one of importance for all students. “When we came back this past year with the COVID-19 situation there were a ... Read More »

Cookeville Electric is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Authority to provide free home energy evaluations across the region. Karen Brown with Cookeville Energy Services said the goal of the service is to help people save money where they can on their energy bill. “A utility bill is a huge part of our budget,” Brown said. “And if we can look ... Read More »

Highland Residential Services Oak Tree Towers nears completion as final touches are made. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said the exterior of the building is complete, but painting and flooring still remains. “Our original completion date was right at the end of June, the first of July,” Cassetty said. “Obviously, we are not going to make that, but I think we ... Read More »