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Friday’s stormy weather will usher in multiple blasts of arctic air beginning Saturday, the coldest weather since last Christmas. “Last Christmas was kind of in and out, it occurred and then it was gone,” Meteorologist Rob Carolan said. “This is actually going to kind of come through in two pieces. The first blast comes through this weekend on the tail ... Read More »

The Monterey Amphitheater had a part of its roof blown off by Friday’s high winds. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the damage is not major, but a section of the roof including several sheets of metal were blown behind the building. Cleary said the damage is unlikely to effect the usability of the venue. “And it’s kind of, I guess, ... Read More »

High winds caused numerous fallen trees across White County, but no major damage. EMA Director Matt McBride said most of the trees have been cleared for county roadways. McBride said a few structures have been damaged by falling trees with more expected to be reported as people get home from work at the end of the day. “We’re not seeing ... Read More »

Winds caused the most damage Friday in a swath from northern Van Buren County up through Overton County, with the highest elevations seemingly impacted most. A wind gust of 63mph recorded in Monterey, with a 56mph speed noted in Baxter during the worst part of the weather around lunch time. Power crews worked through the afternoon to restore power, especially ... Read More »

White County Board of Education Member Dewayne Howard wants to change the school board policy regarding public comment. Howard said he wanted to remove a line from the policy stating that public comments must be related to items on that meeting’s agenda. Howard said it would allow the citizens in the community to have a stronger voice. “Why should we ... Read More »

Strong winds causing power outages over the higher elevations of the Upper Cumberland Friday morning. As of 10:45am, Volunteer Energy reported 1,454 of its White County customers, all but five, without power. Some 3,300 customers in Cumberland County are without power, centered on the Putnam/White County lines. Some 800 VEC customers in Putnam County are without power. UCEMC also reporting ... Read More »

A South Korean adhesive manufacturing firm will locate its first US facility in Warren County. Governor Bill Lee announced the $30 million investment Friday morning in Morrison. Unitech North America will create 75 new jobs in phase one of the development. “Tennessee’s strong business climate and exceptional workforce attract global brands like Unitech to our state,” Lee said. “I am ... Read More »

Another Sheriffs Department scam in the Upper Cumberland, this time with a caller impersonating a Putnam County deputy. Calls began Thursday. The individual will call, claiming to be Deputy Rowe of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, concerned about an active warrant against you. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the caller might request money. “The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will never contact ... Read More »

The BonDeCroft Elementary School expansion project will not be completed this school year. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger told the School Board Thursday night that the original estimate had the project finishing around the county’s spring break but small delays have pushed the completion date into April. He said that trying to integrate the new building into the ... Read More »

The Putnam County Schools District Guiding Coalition wants to implement districtwide school supplies lists by grade level. Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the plan would create equity within the district. He said it will make shopping easier for parents, and remove some of the variance in what parents are asked to buy. “It wasn’t necessarily huge, big discrepancy across the ... Read More »