TDOT Suspending Lane Closures For Fourth of July
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will try to alleviate some holiday travel pains by suspending all road projects next week. A press release states TDOT will pause lane closures on state routes and interstates beginning at Wednesday, July 3 at noon. Construction will resume across the state beginning Monday, July 8 at 6 a.m. Projects […]
Blood Assurance Seeking Donations Ahead of High Holiday Usage
Blood Assurance of Cookeville is asking for blood donations ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. A press release states blood usage increases across the country during holidays due to an increase in traffic accidents and trauma incidents. According to the release, blood banks across the country have experienced lower donation numbers this summer. Blood […]
TWRA Participating in ‘Operation Dry Water’
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) will participate in the national Operation Dry Water campaign next weekend. A press release states the operation is directed toward reducing the amount of alcohol- and drug-related boating accidents along state waterways during the Fourth of July holiday. The TWRA is partnering with the U.S. Coast Guard and National […]
Cookeville Police Seeking Car Wash Burglars
Cookeville Police are seeking the identity of two people who burglarized and caused vandalism to a local car wash. Surveillance footage appears to show a male and female roaming the premises of the business last week. A Facebook post from the department said the suspects could be driving a mid 90’s to early 2000 white […]
Marc Burnett Named TTU Chief Diversity Officer
Tennessee Tech University has selected Marc Burnett to fill its new chief diversity officer position. According to a press release, the chief diversity officer will be tasked with creating and encouraging diversity-related initiatives on Tennessee Tech’s campus. Burnett previously served as the university’s lead administrator within its Division of Student Affairs. However, Burnett will not […]
Cookeville Making Final Push In Dog Park Grant Application
The City of Cookeville is making the final push in its application for a grant to construct a dog park. Cookeville’s Leisure Services Department asks residents to share their support in the Boyd Foundation’s Dog Park Dash via social media. Residents wanting to participate can use the hashtag #dogparkdash while mentioning Cookeville. The community engagement […]
Kelly Smith Names New Stone Memorial High Principal
The Cumberland County School District has selected a new principal at Stone Memorial High School for the upcoming academic year. The district announced Thursday Kelly Smith would take over as principal beginning Monday. Smith had previously served as the school’s vice-principal since 2010. Former Stone Memorial principal Dr. Scott Maddox will continue working for Cumberland […]
