Cookeville Utility Cutoffs Begin June 1
Over 900 Coookeville residents behind on their utility bills have until June 1 to pay them off before services are disconnected. City Manager James Mills said payment plans can be catered to each customer’s needs. “We don’t want to disconnect people, we want them to have the ability to, opportunity to, pay their bills,” Mills […]
Former Cookeville Pain Clinic Owner Settles
A Tennessee-based company that operated a Cookeville pain clinic has settled allegations of Medicare fraud with federal authorities. Rinova The Wellness Group settled the allegations leveled by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee. The settlement stands at $482,000. The company closed its clinic, including the Cookeville location, in May, 2019 […]
Algood Police Identify One Suspect In Kidnapping
Algood Police have identified a suspect and issued a warrant for a suspect in the last week’s Algood Manor kidnapping. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the suspect is wanted for kidnapping, four counts of aggravated assault, aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary. Police are currently trying to identify two other suspects involved. “We are requesting […]
Safe Boating Week This Week
As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, families and friends may choose to spend time on the lake. Safe Boating Week reminds boaters to stay safe on the water while still enjoying the kick off to summer. Sometimes boaters are not aware of their surrounding once they hit the lake. Edgar Evins State Park Manager Brad […]
Clay Co Principal Upchurch Stepping Down
Clay County High School Principal Derick Upchurch is stepping down. School Director Matt Eldridge said Upchurch held the position for over three years. Eldridge said Upchurch stepped up to the position after the previous principal retired from 30 years of service. “I’ve asked him every way in the world if he’d wanted to stay, and […]
Putnam Offering Summer Childcare
Putnam County Schools is offering childcare over summer break through its School Age Care Program. SAC Program Coordinator Krista Hamilton said enrollment is limited this summer because of COVID-19. “We’ll be limiting our group numbers,” Hamilton said. “We’ll have a maximum of nine students per group with one caregiver, and we’ll have the same groups […]
Monterey Aldermen Approve Budget, Water Hike
The Town of Monterey passed its new fiscal year budget on second reading Tuesday night. The $4.7 million budget features a status-quo approach because of COVID-19. The third and final reading of the budget comes in June. The board also approved a five percent increase in water and sewer rates. On minimum water usage, the […]
