Special Called Session Might Include Protests & Telehealth
State Representative Cameron Sexton expects a date for a special called legislative session by the end of the month. While Governor Bill Lee has said the session would focus on COVID liability issues, Sexton said other issues might also be discussed. Protests and public property damage could be among them. “We are also talking about […]
Jackson County to Receive Insurance Payment
Jackson County will receive an insurance payment to cover money stolen inside the County Clerk’s office. Mayor Randy Heady said he has been working with the insurance company to come up with an accurate amount for compensation. “We have an amount we believe is good,” Heady said. “The Clerk’s office ended up a little more […]
TTU Football Has 18 Covid Cases
The Tennessee Tech football team and staff has 18 confirmed cases of Covid-19. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the initial wave of cases was expected once the team returned to campus. “Our numbers are very similar to community numbers that you see throughout Tennessee or the Southeast,” Wilson said. “What we are seeing is expected. […]
Monterey Votes To Keep Meadow Creek Park Open 24 Hours
Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park will remain open 24 hours a day. Residents neighboring the park voiced complaints about disruptive park goers and drug-use late at night during a July aldermen meeting. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the police chief presented the Building and Grounds Committee enough information to keep the gates open. “The chief had documentation […]
8th COVID Patient Dies At CRMC
An elderly COVID patient died at Cookeville Regional Tuesday night bringing the pandemic number to eight. CRMC Public Relations Director Melahn Finley said an elderly patient, dealing with underlying conditions, passed away. Since COVID arrived in March, CRMC has treated 105 patients. Wednesday’s patient total fell to 22 positive cases with 10 in intensive care. […]
Fentress County Fills Commission Seat
The Fentress County Commission appointed the widow of the late Wade Matthews to fill the next three months of his term. Julie Matthews will hold the District 5 Commission Seat until the November election. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said she is eligible to run for the remaining 2-years of the seats term in that election. […]
Pickett County Lowers Tax Rate
The Pickett County Board of Commissioners voted to lower the county’s tax rate 5-cents, setting it at $2.41. Pickett County Executive Carey Garner said the county had extra funds on the heels of last year’s 74-cent property tax increase. He said if revenues continue to be strong, the county may have the chance to lower […]
Fentress Commission Funds UT Partnership
The Fentress County Commission approved $25,000 in funds to proceed with a partnership with the UT Medical Center for a stand-alone emergency room. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the funds will help both partners complete the administrative tasks to get the project underway. “We’re going to go into a 12-month (partnership) with them to get […]
NHC Cookeville Combating COVID
A spokesperson for NHC Healthcare said that extra precautions are being taken to prevent the continued spread of COVID-19 in the Cookeville facility. In a statement, NHC said that company was notified of asymptomatic COVID positive staff and patients during the weekly testing process. NHC Cookeville reported 11 positive cases Sunday. Currently there are 3 […]
