UCDD Offers SNAP Application Assistance

March 16, 2021
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Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) is now offering application assistance with “SNAP”, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program for adults 60 and over or individuals with a disability. The USDA created SNAP to provide eligible individuals with monthly benefits to buy food.

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), SNAP is a good investment and can improve health outcomes of food insecure seniors. SNAP stimulates the economy with every $1 in additional SNAP benefits generates $1.73 in local economic activity.

The Upper Cumberland region includes Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, White counties. If you know someone 60 and over or an individual with a disability, they may qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Applicants 60 and over or an individual with a disability can now call UCAAAD SNAP Benefits Coordinator, Miranda Malin, at 931-319-7991 for free and confidential application assistance.

About the Upper Cumberland Development District: The Upper Cumberland Development District provides regional planning and assistance to the 14-county Upper Cumberland region to promote economic growth and community enhancement. Find UCDD on the web at www.ucdd.org and at facebook.com/UCDDconnect.

March 16, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Jeffery Michael Hodges, wanted by the Warren County Sheriff’s Department and other agencies, was taken into custody this morning (Tuesday, March 16) at approximately 12:30 a.m. by the WCSD. Also arrested was a female that was charged with accessory after the fact for aiding Hodges in eluding and avoiding apprehension.

Hodges wanted for car burglaries and thefts in Warren and Coffee Counties and has been connected to car burglaries in other counties as well. He is believed to have stolen multiple firearms from vehicles along with other items.

March 15, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A text message from a woman looking to buy methamphetamine led to her arrest Sunday.

37 year old Ashley Nichole Owen of Twilla Lane, Smithville is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver and possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver. Her bond totals $10,000. She is also charged with a violation of probation.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Sunday, March 14 Owen sent a text unaware that the message went to a sheriff’s department cell phone issued to a detective. In the message, Owen asked to purchase some meth.

After receiving the message, the sheriff’s department organized an undercover “reverse drug” investigation and arranged a meeting with Owen.

Not knowing he was an officer, Owen handed a Sheriff’s Department Captain $100 to purchase what she thought was methamphetamine, but in reality, it was a fake narcotic. She was then placed under arrest.

Owen’s court date on the drug charges is April 22.

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