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The Upper Cumberland Veterans Cemetery rejected for federal funding for a second straight year by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Patrick Rice is the State Department of Veteran Services Cemetery Operations Assistant Commissioner. He said the location of the proposed project impacted the application. “The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determines funding allocations based on the number of new Veteran ... Read More »

The majority of Van Buren County Employees will receive a 15-month bonus after Commissioners approved the use of COVID money Tuesday night. The county plans to issue a single check to employees in November. Commissioner Bill Mosley said these men and women showed up and keep the county going through the pandemic. “I hope all of you get your $3,000 ... Read More »

A Cookeville tax preparer is recommending people not take part in the federal Advanced Child Tax Credit program unless absolutely necessary. Jamie Sims of Nelson/Sims and Associates said while it could be beneficial to some, it could hurt others when it comes to tax time. “If you’re already making over the $45,000, and you are fine paying your bills the ... Read More »

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office will hold a Tuesday meeting to provide guidance for spending federal money. State Senator Mark Pody said this is also an opportunity for non-profit organizations and businesses to find out what money is available. Pody said this education is critical, with a lack of guidelines. “To make sure that the money is going to be allocated, ... Read More »