Jon Kaulay

The state will reimburse residents for a firearm safety course thanks to a change in state law that went into effect January 1. The enhance handgun permit, also known as open carry permit, entitles the permittee to carry any handgun which they legally own or possess. The state is offering to reimburse residents using money from the application and processing fee. Owner and Head Firearms Instructor at Patriot Training Clay Howell said the program is an overall perk for gun enthusiasts.

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is looking to get its Senior Renovation Program restarted after grant money funding the program ran out. A state grant originally funded the “Aging in Place” program for Habitat affiliates statewide. Director of Development Allison Smith said those funds dried up in October of last year. She said since then the organization has been trying to figure out how to restart the program.

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is partnering with a consulting company to explore the financial benefits of utilizing solar power. National energy services company McKinstry will review the site to see how much of the monthly electric bill can be offset utilizing solar power. The feasibility review will be done free or charge. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the board decided to move forward with the deal.