Dr. Batson: FDA Benzocaine Warnings “Nothing New”
One local pediatrician said the Food and Drug Administration’s warnings on benzocaine gels are “nothing new.” The FDA released a statement last week saying use of the product could result in a potentially fatal blood condition in infants called methemoglobinemia. Dr. James Batson of Cookeville Pediatrics Associates said the FDA had been warning people about […]
New Blue Alert Used For First Time Wednesday
The very first Tennessee Blue Alert went out Wednesday after the fatal shooting of a Dickson County sheriff’s deputy. The alert, a new way to inform the public to assist in catching violent criminals who kill or seriously injure law enforcement officers. Tennessee Association of Broadcasters President Whit Adamson said the alert was successfully sent, […]
Southern Cruisers Riding Club Raise Funds for Cancer Research
Southern Cruisers Riding Club’s Tennessee State Rally will come to Cookeville tomorrow. Zach Ledbetter is vice president of visitor development at Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau. “They have been hosting Tennessee state rallies and really been coming to Cookeville and Putnam County as the host to that rally a majority of the years since early 2000’s,” […]
YMCA Keeps Kids Active to Promote Healthy Living
Showing kids the fun in being active is key to long-term health, according to Putnam County YMCA Day Camp Director Madison Gentry. A report released Tuesday by The Commonwealth Fund found 38 percent of Tennessee children were overweight or obese in 2016. “A majority of what we do is trying to do themed games so […]
Invasive Species Pose Risk to Tennessee Forests
With the Tennessee wildfire season now over, The Department of Agriculture (TDA) now turns its attention to a different threat: Invasive species. TDA Commissioner Jai Templeton said identifying potential warning signs of invasive species is important. “For example, if you see an otherwise healthy tree beginning to defoliate or you see pine needles turning brown […]
Boy with Rare Brain Disease Makes Wish for New Room
Fentress County native, Owen Davidson has seen more surgeries than birthdays. The three-year-old deals with a rare disease called hydrocephalus. Owen’s mother Crystal Davidson said doctors diagnosed Owen after he suffered a brain hemorrhage at birth. “He just had a grade four and a grade three brain bleed at birth, which caused him to have that. […]
956 Acres Of Grassy Cove Donated To Cumberland Trail
Nearly 1,000 acres of karst forest at Cumberland County’s Grassy Cove will be dedicated to the Cumberland Trail Friday. Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation has donated the land to the state. Doctor Chuck Womack serves as board chairman of the foundation. “950 plus acres are safe for posterity,” Womack said. “It’s part of the Cumberland […]
Boating Citations Decrease with Rainy Weekend
TWRA issued twenty-three citations over the Memorial Day weekend, a decrease from last year according to Law Enforcement Major CJ Jaynes. A rainy weekend affects the number of citations issued. Mime Barnes is the Wildlife Information Specialist for TWRA. “So the number of vessels on the water decreases with inclement weather. So when there are […]
Jury Duty Scam Reported In Putnam County
Several Putnam County residents have reported receiving phone calls from someone alleging to be Sheriff Eddie Farris. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the caller requests money and says they have an arrest warrant for the person missing jury duty. Sheriff’s Office officials said the agency will never call and request money or advise […]
