Tag Archives: Christmas

Candles may present fire dangers if you do not taking the right measures this holiday season. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said the placement of a lit candle can prevent accidents from happening. “Make sure that you are setting them on a surface that is non-combustible like paper or something like that,” Dial said. “Make sure to place them on ... Read More »

The Omicron variant is the latest trend for hackers to use in phishing schemes–this time, at universities. Tennessee Tech Cyber Security Assistant Director Eric Brown said that phishing emails are looking for two things: money, or information. “Universities are a wealth of information,” Brown said. “Just like any other education system, just like hacks into healthcare systems. They’re huge databases ... Read More »

The first step to holiday shopping is creating a solid budget. That’s according to Overton Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Christina Swallows. She said that sticking with a budget can help keep your finances in line as you move into the new year. “This is the amount that you have predetermined that I can spend on Christmas without having to ... Read More »

Christmas comes to Donaldson Park in Celina this Saturday through The Christmas Market. Donaldson Park Treasurer Sydney Birdwell said the event brings Christmas shopping, delicious food, live music and a visit with Santa. “There will be about 25 to 30 vendors set up and there’s actually going to be a breakfast with Santa and the Grinch and Cindy Lou will ... Read More »

The City of Cookeville will host its 7th annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 1st at 6 p.m. at Dogwood Park. Mayor Ricky Shelton said that the community has faced a difficult two years with the tornado and the pandemic. He said he hopes that this can serve as something to bring everyone together in the holiday spirit. “You ... Read More »

The City of Algood will host its first ever gingerbread house contest this weekend. The competition is in conjunction with Algood’s Christmas Vendor and Tree Lighting event. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said completed homes can be turned into Algood City Hall Friday by 4:00 p.m. “We’ve got three different age groups that we’re going to do,” Phipps said. ... Read More »

The best kind of Christmas tree is one that also comes with memory-making. That’s according to Sycamore Springs Christmas Tree Farm Co-Owner Lyna Pennycuff. She said that the perfect tree is one that’s picked by the whole family. “The perfect tree for your home starts when you and your family come as a family outing and select it yourself whether ... Read More »

The second ornament in the Jackson County Historical Society’s Christmas series of historic places is available for purchase. Last year, ornaments were designed after the county courthouse. Treasurer Eldin Pippen said Cummins Falls gets the spotlight this year. “The ornament is a replica of the falls,” Pippen said. “It has a little bit of the fall foliage seen on it ... Read More »

Clay County’s Mitten Tree gift assistance program will be accepting applicants Tuesday. Parents or guardians can apply at the Clay County Women’s building from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Volunteer Misty Strong said any child under 18-years-old is eligible. “Because of all those people that are willing to pick up mittens from locations within our county, primarily at the local ... Read More »

White County School’s Family Resource Center has seen an increase in homelessness and kids in need during the pandemic. Director Beverly Dronebarger said the Family Resource Center tries to provide food, laundry service, housing resources and utility assistance. Dronebarger said when kids go to school without their basic needs met, it is difficult to perform in the classroom. “If their ... Read More »