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Several Upper Cumberland Schools Receiving STEM Grants From TVA

York Elementary School among the Upper Cumberland schools chosen as STEM Grant recipients by TVA. A total of $1.5 million being awarded across the Tennessee Valley this week. York Elementary Stem Ambassador Kayla Yantz said the school will use the $5,000 grant to purchase a classroom lab kit of 3-D hologram cubes. The cubes can project anything found on the ... Read More »

Courts Still Catching Up On Cases Delayed By COVID-19

Supply chain delays are not the only COVID problems that continue, the judicial system continues its catch-up process on court cases that were delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic. 15th District Attorney General Jason Lawson said it has been a continuing struggle, but the courts will not sacrifice justice for the delay. Lawson said he is currently in the middle of ... Read More »

Upperman AD: Communication And Buy-In Are Keys To Strong School Athletics

Upperman tries for its first state football title Saturday in Chattanooga, adding to its reputation as a strong athletic program centered around communication and unity. That according to Athletic Director Ross Fanning. In just the past two years, Upperman has seen its volleyball, baseball, basketball, and football teams make state tournament runs. In that span, the school has also added ... Read More »

Dodson Branch Elementary Earns High Marks Among Tennessee K-8 Schools

US News and World Report ranked Dodson Branch Elementary School 85th of some 1,500 Tennessee elementary schools. Dodson Branch Principal Brian Lee announced the distinction at the Jackson County Board of Education Meeting Tuesday night. Lee said that number makes them the highest-ranked public K-8 school in all of Tennessee outside of magnet and charter schools. “Our school is a ... Read More »

VA Considering Six Bids For Clinic At Old Putnam County Fairgrounds

Six developers have submitted bids to build a new VA Clinic on the old Putnam County Fairgrounds property. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he expects the Veterans Administration to select the winning bidder by April or May. The VA could choose the fairgrounds property or other land in Cookeville. “That’s one of the top properties I think that there ... Read More »

Williams: Sales Tax Restoration Fight Continues In New Session

Upper Cumberland officials continue to push to have sales tax revenue taken away by the state in the early 2000s restored to local municipalities. Representative Ryan Williams said he feels good about the chances of having the funds restored, but Governor Bill Lee will have to champion the issue.  A 2002 state budget crisis caused legislation to allow the state ... Read More »

Upperman And York Institute Each One Win Away From State Title Game

York Institute and Upperman High School will both play in state football semifinal matchups Friday. York will host East Robertson for a crack at the 2-A state title.  York Institute principal Abbi Dunford said the team has the school staff, student body, and the entire Jamestown community behind them. “These boys and the coaches have worked so hard,” Dunford said. ... Read More »

Day After Thanksgiving Hike At Burgess Falls, Other State Parks

Those looking to burn some Thanksgiving dinner calories can take part in a guided hike to Burgess Falls Friday. Park Manager Nathaniel Garrison said in the past five years, the Day After Thanksgiving Hike has become one of the signature hikes for all Tennessee State Parks. Garrison said that as things become more and more expensive, this hike provides people ... Read More »

UC Head Start Set To Apply For Early Head Start Program

LBJ&C Head Start Director Penny Meadows said she hopes to lower age requirements for Head Start in the next year. Meadows said a nationwide competition will open this fall. Meadows said she expects the competition will be fierce. She said she believes the region will get early Head Start in the Upper Cumberland because of the great need for it. ... Read More »

UC Donating To Operation Christmas Child, Gifts To Kids Around The Globe

Upper Cumberland residents participating in the 30th year of Operation Christmas Child this weekend, sending shoeboxes filled with gifts to underprivileged children across the globe. The Samaritan’s Purse organization will take donations at drop boxes located around the region. Upper Cumberland Church Relations Team Member Victoria Durre said hygiene items, school supplies, and toys are needed for the organization to ... Read More »