New Animal Shelter Director Looks to Make Slight Changes
The new Cookeville Putnam County Animal Shelter director looks to make some slight tweaks as she settles into her new role. Jennifer Hutchinson-Tracy says the shelter will be more visible thanks to the opening of PetSmart at the Shoppes at Eagle Point. “The last shelter I was at, PetSmart was an incredibly important partnership for […]
Algood Fire Hall Construction Makes Progress
Algood’s new fire hall should be completed within the next month and a half. Fire Chief Victor Jones said crews began placing insulation in the building last week. “They are looking at finishing dry wall next week and garage doors should be going up in two weeks,” Jones said. “It’s going to a little bit […]
TBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Warren Co.
Warren County deputies shot and injured a man following a brief vehicle pursuit Monday morning. Officials with the Tennessee bureau of Investigation said the unidentified suspect received treatment at a Chattanooga hospital. None of the officers sustained injuries during the incident. A TBI press release said investigators began the pursuit after learning the man had […]
Dietitian Encourages Exercise, Moderation for Thanksgiving
A local dietitian is encouraging people to be active and avoid overeating during the holiday season. Dr. Holly Bundrant of Hope and Health Nutrition Services says staying active can help offset pounds accumulated from Thanksgiving. “It tends to be a time of year where people can eat more than usual,” Bundrant says. “Just try to […]
McMinnville Armory Design Phase Beginning in 2019
Tennessee National Guard officials will begin the design process for the new McMinnville armory in early 2019. Director of Joint Public Affairs Randy Harris says the process was slightly delayed after final approval was needed from several officials. However, Harris looks forward to the project getting started. “It’ll be a great improvement. As a former […]
Icy Winter Expected Across Region
If you didn’t like last week’s weather pattern, you may not like the upcoming winter. Meteorologist Rob Carolan said some unwanted weather patterns may be on the way as an active El Nino combines with cold air from the North. “We think much of this winter is going to feature collisions between warm moist air […]
Organic Farmers Prepared for More Cold Weather
Organic Farmers in the Upper Cumberland are preparing for colder weather as temperatures begin to dip below the freezing point. Randy Dodson of Waters Farm says using special materials will help farmers protect some of their more vulnerable crops during this time of year. “We use structures and we use covers that vary in thicknesses […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Launches Long-Term Program
The Cookeville Rescue Mission has launched a long-term program for its residents. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said the mission wants to move past the concept of being a 30 day emergency shelter. “We use a concept based on ACEs, which is Adverse Childhood Experiences. We found that many people get into addiction and other lifestyles […]
Poorly Prepared Turkey Leads to Food Borne Illness
Uncooked turkey naturally contains Salmonella bacteria. Without properly preparing turkey this Thanksgiving, individuals may experience flu-like symptoms. Christina Swallows works at the UT Overton County Extension office. Swallows said people should take extra care when preparing a frozen or fresh turkey. “Salmonella is inside the bird. It is in live birds and so, therefore, it is […]
