CRMC Encouraging Residents To Get Flu Shots
The flu has already made its way to the area. Cookeville Regional Medical Center reported cases of the illness during Tuesday’s Planning Committee meeting. CRMC CEO Paul Korth said residents should consider getting vaccinated this year. “Flu is already starting to hit in some areas around the communities,” Korth said. “We encourage everybody out there […]
Cookeville Human Fund Offers Help To Those In Need
The Putnam County Commission has recognized a Cookeville Police officer for his efforts to help those in need. Officer Marc deClaire launched the Cookeville Human Fund on August 1. He said donations to the informal charity provide assistance to those in dire circumstances. “I got tired of walking away from certain instance where it could […]
Pine Haven Elementary To Get New Entrance
Fentress County’s Pine Haven Elementary School will soon have a new entrance. Jamestown Mayor Lyndon Baines said the city recently approved a right-of-way agreement for the project. “Right now, when the kids go to school in the morning or get out of school in the evening, the traffic is backed up from Pine Haven almost […]
Two Charged After Police Chase From Monterey To Livingston
A man faces charges after leading Monterey Police on a high-speed chase Tuesday night. Officers charged Travis Ashby Atkins with reckless endangerment, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, and evading arrest. Officials said the incident began when Atkins refused pull over for a tag violation. He allegedly increased speeds and ran several […]
CRMC Committee Approves Additional Cost For MRI Project
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) MRI project will cost an additional $829,731. Paul Korth is the CEO of CRMC. “We had a little bit of a change order because some of the construction cost have gone up,” Korth said. “We’re also having to do some more to the existing rooms that these are going to […]
