Homeless Population Visible In Summer
The Director of the Cookeville Rescue Mission said it is common for more of the homeless population to take to the street in the summer. Bruce Bailey said the increased visibility of homeless persons has a lot to do with the season. He said the feeling of freedom appeals to the population. “I don’t know […]
Pink Auction To Help Provide Mammograms
Although the annual Pink Gala is cancelled this year, you can still help women across the Upper Cumberland who need a mammogram. Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation is offering an online Pink Auction through July to raise funds for the Pink Ribbon Free Mammogram Program. Director John Bell said he expects a third of what the […]
Lee Removed From Livingston Academy
Livingston Academy teacher Mark Lee has been removed from his post at the school following allegations of sexual harassment. Overton County Director of Schools Mark Winningham announced the decision at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. He cited the number and nature of claims made against Lee in a written statement delivered to the Board of […]
Part Time Job Opportunities For TTU Students
Nearly half of Tennessee Tech enrolled students work a part time job and attend classes in a given semester. Career Development Director Russ Coughenour said there’s plenty of part time opportunities in Cookeville. “I think what happened was, with the whole COVID-19 thing, I think people were trimming their staffs and then I think the […]
NHC Of McMinnville Records 2nd Death
The death toll increased to two at NHC of McMinnville where a cluster outbreak of COVID-19 has been affecting the facility for over a week. The long-term care facility reports 37 total positive cases among patients and staff. 22 patients tested positive for COVID and are being treated at the facility. 13 employees have tested […]
UC Airport Revenues End Year Up
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport’s operating income doubled the budgeted amount for the 2019 fiscal year. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the increase comes from high amounts of fuel being sold throughout the year. “We were up a tremendous amount in jet fuel sales,” Selby said. “Jet A income was $66,000 over what we projected. […]
Algood Council Votes Against A One-Time Bonus For Employees
Algood City Council voted against a one-time bonus for 46 front-line city workers Tuesday night. Three council members including Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler abstained. Council members Bill Bilbrey and Ruby Hawkins both have family members who work for the city. The resolution failed with just two yes votes. Council Member Luke Hill proposed a resolution for […]
