New Jamestown Hospital CEO Addresses Financial Issues
The new Chief Executive Officer of Jamestown Regional Medical Center wants to rebuild the community’s trust in the hospital. CEO Michael Alexander said addressing the hospital’s recent operational issues is only the beginning. “The bigger challenge is having the people of the county taking the leap of faith in trusting us,” Alexander said. “We have […]
Josh Heard Ready To Lead Cookeville Boys Basketball
Cookeville High School (CHS) has hired Joshua Heard to lead its boys basketball program. The former Prescott South Middle School coach said he’s excited for the opportunity. “Over the last couple of years being a middle school basketball coach here at Prescott, at Algood, Avery Trace… being able to know one day down the road […]
Fentress County To Rebuild Recycling Center After Fire
Fentress County will look to rebuild its main recycling center after a fire destroyed the building last week. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said damages amount to $630,000. “That’s what our inventory came to, plus what revenue we will lose for not being able to recycle,” Johnson said “but we will put things back together. We’re […]
Fire Destroys Single-Wide Trailer In Monterey
A Monday morning fire destroyed a single-wide trailer in Monterey. Monterey Fire Chief Kevin Peters said a total of seven firemen responded to the Peter Avenue address at 3:06 a.m. Peters said a female occupant escaped the home before firemen arrived on scene. “We got it put out within 15 or 20 minutes,” Peters said. […]
Putnam Hazardous Waste Facility Should Be Completed This Fall
Putnam County’s new hazardous waste facility should be completed and operational later this fall. That according to County Mayor Randy Porter. “We bid the project out and it’s already under construction,” Porter said. “Hopefully if everything works out right, the building should be completed later this summer and us moving into it sometime this fall.” […]
Man Arrested On Meth, Firearm Charges In Algood
An Algood traffic stop led to the arrest of a Cookeville man on meth and firearm charges Friday. 38-year-old Daniel Armstrong faces charges after initially being pulled over for a window tint violation. Arrest warrants state an Algood Police officer approached Armstrong’s vehicle and noticed a rifle in the passenger seat. A search of the […]
Cumberland County Hopeful FCC Push Improves Broadband Maps
Cumberland County officials are hopeful a push by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) improves the accuracy of broadband coverage maps. Mayor Allen Foster said current coverage maps hinder the county’s ability to receive grants and improve broadband service to residents. “There are some major problems with those maps,” Foster said. “The data used to create […]
