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The Warren County Youth Leadership program is cultivating the next generation of leaders by teaching life skills, entrepreneurship, and teamwork. Chamber of Commerce Social Media Manager Lakelinn Simmons said this year’s group includes 11 high school juniors. She said when students reach their junior year, they begin to make connections about what leadership means in their lives. Simmons said the ... Read More »

Volunteer Energy Cooperative will raise its rates for the first time since 2005 as the company works to combat the rising prices of maintenance and materials. VEC Crossville and Monterey Service Area Manager Kevin Hembree said the residential customer flat rate charge will increase by $5.25, taking the price from $11.77 to $17. That rate is not impacted by energy ... Read More »

A new homeless shelter in DeKalb County has opened earlier than expected, with plenty of space left for people trying to stay out of the elements. The non-profit organization Live and Let Live started the shelter, opened ahead of schedule on Sunday. Vice President Lillie Johnson said there are over sixty homeless people in the county but only two are ... Read More »

A group of Upper Cumberland neighbors has incorporated an organization dedicated to educating the community about inclusion, and celebrating each other’s differences. The Upper Cumberland Diversity Advocates is a non-partisan non-profit that discusses issues surrounding diversity, poverty, and religion. Co-Chair Wilson Jackson said the goal is to bring communities together in celebration of their differences. “As a new organization, our ... Read More »