State Reaches All-Time High In Seat Belt Usage
Tennessee’s overall seat belt usage rate hit its highest mark ever in 2018. The rate rose to 90.9 percent for an increase of 2.4 percent from the previous year. Fred Sherrell is the Tennessee Highway Safety Office Law Enforcement Liason for the Cumberland Region. He said a new generation of drivers helped with reaching the milestone. […]
Monterey Considers Assisted Living Facility
Monterey may look at building an assisted living facility. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the city has land available just north of the Standing Stone Care and Rehabilitation Center. “Behind there is the old Monterey High School football field, which is not being used by the nursing home or the Cate-Gill building,” Wiggins said. “I propose […]
Lee’s Proposed TTU Funding Includes New Engineering Building
Governor Bill Lee’s proposed funding for Tennessee Tech would include money for a new engineering building. President Phil Oldham discussed Lee’s proposal Tuesday and said a new engineering facility would greatly benefit the University. “Sort of the highlight here, $3.25 million is being allocated to start the planning process for a new engineering building at […]
Two Arrested Following Sunday Crash on I-40
The Tennessee Highway Patrol arrested two Lebanon residents Sunday following an accident along I-40. Arrest warrants state 41-year-old Austin Lee Davis and 27-year-old Kelly Rene Roth were both charged after colliding with another vehicle. Responding troopers noticed Davis, who was driving when the accident occurred, had red watery eyes and an odor of an alcoholic […]
Commission Approves Measure Supporting Sales Tax Change
Tennessee communities would receive more sales tax revenue under a bill making its way through the state legislature. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter says the bill would lower the state’s sales tax collection fee. “Years ago, when they were collecting the sales tax manually, it was probably a big undertaking, but now everything is electronic,” […]
TTU Grand Challenge Initiative to Assist Rural Areas
Tennessee Tech will soon begin a new initiative focused on helping rural communities across the state. President Phil Oldham said ‘Gen R: Rural Reimagined’ will assist rural areas by providing additional resources while creating more opportunities for students. “We want to go even further, so where are we going?” Oldham asked. “We want to continue […]
Commission Approves Additional Life Insurance
Putnam County law enforcement and road department employees now have additional life insurance. The County Commission voted 20-4 Monday to spend $25,886 a year for a blanket policy that also covers all other emergency personnel and two helicopter pilots. Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bob Crabtree said he’s very appreciative of the commission’s decision. “It’s a […]
