New Year, New Building For Sparta’s Findlay Elementary
White County’s new Findlay Elementary School officially opens January 6th. Director of White County Schools Kurt Dronebarger said this facility will help more than just the elementary students. “It really has built kinda three buildings for one for us,” Dronebarger said. “We get a brand new state of the art elementary school that we’re very […]
Smithville Couple Charged With Stealing From Elderly Patient
Smithville Police have charged a caregiver with stealing a debit card from a one of her elderly patients. 47-year-old Natasha Gail Judkins faces a charge of theft of property over $1,000. Officials said her husband, 51 year old Shayne Allen Judkins, faces the same charge after the couple allegedly used the card to make purchases […]
Cumberland Medical Center Is Stroke Ready
The Crossville Cumberland Medical Center has been certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Quality Manager Melisa McCollough says the certification is a result of educating the public about stroke symptoms. “We have an education plan. We go out into the community and share information about stroke symptoms,” McCollough said. “B.E.F.A.S.T is our new monic: […]
Cookeville Council Approves Measure For South Jefferson Project.
The South Jefferson Avenue widening project in Cookeville has taken a small step forward. City Council has authorized the city manager to enter into contracts with TDOT to relocate utilities related to the project. The contracts explain how Cookeville will pay TDOT to install electric, sewer, gas, and water for the project. TDOT has worked […]
Hormann To Begin Operations In Sparta Next Year
White County’s Hormann manufacturing facility will begin operations next year. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the company hopes to take possession of the 315,000 square foot facility in March. “This is going to be an amazing thing for White County,” Robinson said. “Even adjusted for inflation, this is the largest investment ever in the […]
