Livingston Academy Seeks Additional Mental Health Services
Livingston Academy hopes to partner with Dale Hollow Mental Health to provide additional services to students in need. Overton County Schools’ ‘Gear Up’ Coordinator Vanessa Farris says mental health services have become a growing need among teens. “Over the past year or so, we’ve noticed an increasing number of students who need mental health services […]
Fleming Resigns From Tech Board Of Trustees
Dr. Barbara Fleming resigned from the Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees Tuesday. Fleming announced her resignation in a message to the board and TTU President Phil Oldham. “It has been beyond an interesting experience and an honor to have been on the board,” Fleming wrote. News and Communications Director Buddy Pearson said the announcement was […]
Cookeville Selected As Top Retirement Destination
Where to Retire Magazine has selected Cookeville as a top retirement destination. Cookeville joins Gatlinburg and Knoxville as the only Tennessee destinations to make the sixth edition of “America’s 100 Best Places to Retire” guidebook. Editors and staff spent eleven months researching more than 800 cities across the U.S. The final selection represents 35 states. […]
Livingston Passes Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance
Livingston Aldermen have approved an ordinance seeking eliminate abandoned vehicles from being left on public or private property. Under the ordinance, a code violation would be enforced if an abandoned car stays on private or public property for at least 72 hours. Once notified by the city, the owner must respond by removing the vehicle […]
Broken Sewer Line Closes East Broad Street
A broken sewer line has closed portions of East Broad Street in Cookeville until further notice Tuesday. Operations Superintendent Carey Phy says a private contractor was working on a project that involved boring under Broad Street when they struck an eight-inch sewer line. Phy says the contractor was working to repair a larger 18-inch sewer […]
Authorities Look to Address Stolen Packages During Holiday Season
Authorities are encouraging area residents to consider how online items are shipped to their location as stolen packages tend to increase during the holiday season. Fairfield Glade Police Chief Mike Williams says there are several ways people can make sure they receive their packages. “If you work and your office will allow it, always try […]
Monterey Getting New Water Pressure Alert System
The Monterey Water Department will be installing a new system that will notify city officials when water tank levels begin to drop. Director Duane Jarrett said the equipment will hopefully prevent water loss situations similar to the one that occurred nearly three weeks ago. “It’s a stand-alone system that will alert us a lot more […]
Cookeville Council to Consider Retirement Plan Update
Cookeville Council members will consider three resolutions Thursday that would update the city’s retirement plan for future employees. City Manager Mike Davidson says if approved this month, the policy changes would go into effect July 1 of next year. “Employees going forward, the new employees as of July 1 2019, will be required to contribute […]
Cookeville Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident
Cookeville Police are searching for a person in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Broad Street Monday. Authorities say 32-year-old Phillip Frady of Bloomington Springs was traveling westbound when an eastbound pickup truck attempted to turn onto Broadway Avenue. The driver of the pickup then struck Frady’s 1985 Honda Motorcycle and drove off before police […]
Grand Opening Set For New Bank Building In Monterey
Bank of Putnam County officials announced a grand opening date Monday night for it’s new building in Monterey. The grand opening will take place August 17th, 2019. Director of Business Development John Story said the bank has a special offer for businesses that choose to set up vending booths that day. “All they have to […]
