Cookeville Regional Visitation Restricted Beginning Sunday
Cookeville Regional Medical Center moved up its inpatient visitation restrictions to Sunday. CEO Paul Korth said the decision was made because of the rising number of coronavirus cases Saturday across Tennessee. Effective immediately, only two visitors will be allowed for any hospital inpatient. These two people will be screened before entering the hospital. Visitors cannot […]
Remembering Amanda Cole
During the F-4 tornado, 34-year-old Amanda Cole passed away. Long time classmate Derik Zooashkiyani said although they moved away from each other after high school, they still kept in touch. “She was just the sweetest person I think I may have ever met my entire life. She was constantly happy, always had a smile on […]
Crossville PD Hosting Ladies Handgun Class
The Crossville Police Department will host a Ladies Only Handgun class on Saturday. Captain Bryan Eckleson says the handgun class is uniquely designed to put women at ease as they learn about different guns. “We’re using R&R Gun Schools here in Cumberland County,” Eckleson said. “They have a class that is tailored completely to the […]
Remembering Hattie Collins
Four year old Hattie Collins passed away after Tuesday’s tornado. Hattie’s father Matt Collins is the youth minister at Collegeside Church of Christ, and is on the Short Mountain Bible Camp board. Board member Mark Williams said he never met Hattie, but Matt always talked about her. “Hearing the loss that his family is suffering […]
Remembering Todd and Sue Koehler
Todd and Sue Koehler left this world behind as a result of the Tuesday tornado. Todd’s long time friend Greg Hensley said the two have been best friends since 1982. “Well Todd, he was a wonderful guy. Him and I are like opposites, we’re like the odd couple. I’m pretty flamboyant and I’ve got a […]
Clay Co. Sesquicentennial Celebration Coming
Clay County is celebrating its 150th Anniversary June 13 through the 20 in downtown Celina and at the Clay County Courthouse. Melissa White, chair of the Clay County Historic Preservation Committee, said she needs the public’s help preparing for the event. “We have two major exhibits for the rooms in the historic Clay County Courthouse,” […]
Overton County Approves New Drug Recovery Position
Overton County approved a $15,750 bid for a Drug Recovery Court Program Evaluator. Recovery Court Director Andrea Ayers said the program’s federal grant of two years requires this position. “We are funded federally by a SAMSA [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration] grant.The program evaluator is a position that will assist our program with […]
Monterey’s South Holly Street Closed
Monterey’s South Holly Street remains closed Saturday evening after an issue with the railroad track over the street. The road is closed between the Monterey Farmers Market and the Imperial Inn. Vehicles cannot cross the railroad track because of the damage. Alternate routes are available to access Commercial Avenue. The railroad track is a non-working […]
