Today in the Upper Cumberland

TN Immunization Program’s Michelle Fiscus discusses the anti-vaccine movement. It’s been called by some the anti-vaccine movement. Some call it a regression in modern medicine. Parents choosing not to vaccinate their children because of fear that the vaccines can do more harm than good. This idea has been around for decades, but it has gained footing in recent years as ... Read More »

TTU’s Phillip Oldham & Representative Cameron Sexton talk higher education costs A public university education used to be considered one of America’s great bargains. That has changed. Higher education scholars point to the 1980s as the start of the change when education became a hot button issue politically as a way to encourage growth. That led to some universities over-extending ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech President Phillip Oldham discusses the costs of higher education. A public university education used to be considered one of America’s great bargains. That has changed. Higher education scholars point to the 1980s as the start of the change when education became a hot button issue politically as a way to encourage growth. That led to some universities over-extending ... Read More »

Dr. Daniel Donovan talks the challenges of ADHD Today In The Upper Cumberland. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or simply ADHD as many know it, is a chronic condition that affects children and adults across the world. But what are the causes? The symptoms? And what treatment options are available for parents of children who may be exhibiting signs of ADHD? Dr. Daniel ... Read More »

Coordinated School Health Department members discuss immunizations for school. The calendar rolling quickly toward August, and back to school time. In fact, the first day of school for the Upper Cumberland is just hours away. Getting kids medically prepared for school is on the to-do list of a lot of Upper Cumberland parents this weekend. Immunizations up to date? We ... Read More »

District Attorney Bryant Dunaway talks the legality of CBD, Hemp, and Marijuana. You walk into a chain store and you see CBD oil. CBD stores popping up – hemp available for sale. You ask yourself, “Has marijuana been legalized?” The simple answer is no, but that may be the only simple part of a changing landscape surrounding marijuana and hemp. ... Read More »

Marilyn Mullinix and CHS counselors talk affording the rising costs of college. The average college student will graduate today with a diploma, and more than 28 thousand dollars in college debt. 20 years ago, that number stood at 12 thousand dollars. So as the mom or dad who wants your children to go to college, how do you afford the ... Read More »

Coach Dewayne Alexander joins to talk about Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle football A three time letter winner at Tennessee Tech, Dewayne Alexander wants to be coaching on this campus, and he wants to be in this area. It shows on his resume from playing and coaching at Tech to leading the football program in Jackson County, or the entire athletic ... Read More »

Rural Health Association of TN’s Rebecca Jolley discusses rural health issues. With discussions ongoing about what to do with Celina’s hospital, rural healthcare remains top of mind in our region. There are no easy answers. But there is an organization in our state looking to address rural health issues. Issues specific to our way of life. The Rural Health Association ... Read More »

This week, meet Cookeville High’s new principal Today In The Upper Cumberland. When students return to Cookeville High School in a few weeks, they will be greeted by a new man in charge. Max Petett comes to Cookeville from across the border in southern Kentucky at Monroe County High School. He will look to bring stability to the principal spot ... Read More »