Don’t Throw Away Your Shot To Be Flu Vaccinated
With the holiday season starting, so has the flu season. CRMC Infection Prevention manager Stephanie Etter said the best way to prevent the flu is the shot. “It’s really a misconception that the flu shot doesn’t work because even if it’s not a perfect match, you’re still going to get a partial match. If you […]
Jackson County Finishes First Phase Of Rebranding
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce recently finished designs for their rebranding campaign. Chamber President Jordan Hunter said the project allowed community members to come together and be heard. “We want this to be something that the county as a whole can buy into. That way when people come into our community they feel it, […]
Jackson County Accepts Park Planning Grant
Jackson County has received state funding for planning future park developments. County Mayor Randy Heady said the 10-year planning grant will analyze community needs. “We have some populated areas in Jackson County that don’t have any type of parks,” Heady said. “This grant will actually look at that and give a plan in the next […]
State Highway Over Center Hill Dam Closing For Maintenance
A maintenance project scheduled for next week will close the section of Highway 96 that crosses over Center Hill Dam. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the three-day project Thursday afternoon. Officials said the closure provides for the safety of employees while making room for the equipment utilized during the work. Barricades will prevent […]
Live Christmas Trees In Short Supply After Shorter Season
If you’re looking to purchase a live Christmas tree at the last minute, you may be too late. At least two local Christmas tree farms have run out of season ready trees, according to their websites. Jamestown’s Sycamore Springs Christmas Tree farmer Lyna Pennycuff says they sold out after opening their doors the Saturday before […]
Commission To Consider Resolution For TennCare Ambulance Reimbursements
TennCare reimbursements for ambulance transports would match Medicare reimbursements under legislation proposed by state lawmakers. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said county commissioners will consider a resolution next week that supports the bill. “It’s going to be coming up to the state legislature this year, so they’re asking for all the commissions to pass this […]
One Person Killed In Cumberland County Crash
A two-vehicle crash in Cumberland County killed an 85-year-old man from Crossville Wednesday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the deceased as Thomas Beadle. A THP crash report said 48-year-old Carlos Eldridge of Sparta was traveling South on Lantana Road when he failed to maintain lane of travel. The report said his Ford Escape crossed the […]
Sentencing Delayed In Attempted Murder Case
A DeKalb County judge has delayed the sentencing hearing for a man convicted of attempting to kill his wife. A jury found Andrew Billings guilty of attempted first-degree murder earlier this year. The trial revealed that Billings slit his wife’s throat after driving her to a remote location in April, 2017. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway […]
