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Cookeville PD Carrying The Torch Supporting Special Olympics

The Cookeville Police Department will carry the flame of hope Saturday during the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said this event is to support the Special Olympics. Leonard said that Cookeville Police are still looking for residents to sign up and join them on their 15.6 mile run. “The Special Olympics Tennessee is a movement that’s built on ... Read More »

2nd Annual UC Polar Plunge Registration Open

The Upper Cumberland will be freezin’ for a reason on March 6 with the second annual Polar Plunge in the region. Upper Cumberland Polar Plunge Director Kaydra Cash said donating and fundraising for the plunge helps support the Upper Cumberland’s Special Olympic teams with equipment and travel expenses. Although, Cash said that because of COVID, supporters will be able to ... Read More »

White County Teacher Selected For World Winter Games

White County Special Education Teacher Nancy Benningfield has been selected as the Special Olympics USA Alpine Skiing Coach for the 2022 World Winter Games. Benningfield said going to Russia to coach is the biggest moment in her career, she has attended every state event in the last 15 years. Benningfield said everything she does is about the kids and showing ... Read More »