CRMC Looking To Acquire UC Urology Associates
Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) plans to purchase Upper Cumberland Urology Associates. CRMC CEO Paul Korth said the hospital board of trustees approved the acquisition earlier this month. “That building and property is owned by two of the Urologist there right now, Dr. Lee Moore and Dr. Quinton Cancel,” Korth said. “Two appraisals were done. […]
Appeals Court Says Woman Can Sue Warren County
The State Court Of Appeals has ruled a Warren County woman can sue the county for false imprisonment. In Monday’s ruling, the court ruled Bonnie R. Lovell could go forward with her seeking of damages because the statute of limitations had not expired, as the county had argued. The case involved a 2012 arrest and […]
Elmore Town Bridge Construction To Start Next Month
Crews will begin constructing a new Elmore Town Bridge in western Putnam County next month. Putnam County Road Supervisor Randy Jones said the project will take about four months to complete. “It’s been a long time coming,” Jones said. “I know the people on Elmore Town will be glad to see it done. It’s been […]
TDOT Postpones Construction For Christmas Season
If you’re planning on traveling over the holidays, here’s one less thing for you to worry about. TDOT says they are halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways from 12:00 p.m. Dec. 20 until 6:00 a.m. Jan. 2. Commissioner Clay Bright says this will be a great assistance for motorists. “Keeping traffic […]
Clay County High School Modifies Testing Schedule After Student Death
Clay County High School has modified its planned testing schedule after an automobile accident killed a 16-year-old student. School officials said all students will be exempt from final exams this week in semester courses. Benchmark exams in year long courses will be moved until after Christmas Break. The school has extra counselors on hand today […]
Planners To Consider Revised Plans For Magnolia Creek Development
Cookeville Planning Commissioners will consider on Monday a revised plan for phase two of a 50 plus lot subdivision. Planning Director John Ward said developer of Magnolia Creek have made some adjustments based on market demands. “They’ve asked to increase the density, so they’re adding five units in the phase two of Magnolia,” Ward said. […]
Tennessee Tech Graduates Relieved To Finish Their Academic Journey
More than 1,100 students graduated from Tennessee Tech University Saturday. Jared Partain says the road wasn’t easy but was worth the degree he received in Manufacturing and Engineering Technology. “It feels…it feels amazing. It’s been a long road coming and it’s been a lot of hard work but it’s been amazing. It took six years […]
Monterey Sewer Rehab Project On Schedule
Monterey hopes to have a sewer rehabilitation project completed by the middle of next month. Mayor Bill Wiggins said crews must finish the project by January 12. “The main thrust of that particular project is to rehab aging sewer lines in Monterey, which were first installed in the 1960’s,” Wiggins said. “The most recent update […]
Crossville Woman Killed In Saturday Evening Crash
A Saturday evening crash claimed the life of a Crossville woman. The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the deceased as 67-year-old June Cabral. The crash happened on Lantana Road just before 6 p.m. A THP crash report said 45-year-old Melanie Burgess was driving a GMC Sierra when the vehicle crashed into the drivers door of Cabral’s […]
