Livingston Regional Allowing Visitors
The Livingston Regional Hospital is allowing visitors inside with limitations. Marketing Director David Cox said to decrease cross contamination, they implemented a “one one one” visitation plan. “For every patient that we have in the hospital they’re allowed one visitor for one day,” Cox said. “Every day is a new day, obviously, so if you […]
Cyber Crimes: What To Do As A Parent
As students spend more time online with classwork, the risk of cyber crimes against children increases. The TBI has received more than 450 tips about potential internet crimes against children this year. Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said a relationship with your child is the most important part of cyber safety. “You are not able […]
Putnam Moving Towards County Wide Broadband Access
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said Cumberland Cove area receiving broadband access is a big step towards his goal of county wide coverage. Over 50 percent of the county will have access to high speed Internet by the end of the year. “I think it is amazing news,” Porter said. “We have been working on […]
Walker Said Planning Commission Looked For Best Outcome
Cookeville City Council Member Eric Walker said the Monday night decision made on a Spring Street quarry rezoning seemed the best possible outcome. Walker serves on the planning commission, which granted the rezoning at the corner of I-40 and Spring Street. “I think the planning commission was making the decision that needed to be made,” […]
Part-Time Job Fair Wednesday For TTU Students
Tennessee Tech students looking for work can job hunt at Wednesday’s part-time job fair. Sixteen companies will be looking for student employees starting at 11 a.m. on Centennial Plaza. Career Development Director Russ Coughenour said the event is meant for new students with gaps in their schedule. “Hopefully, this event will help make a difference […]
Baxter Breaks Ground On New Subdivision
The ground breaking for the Baxter Crossroads subdivision at the intersection of Highway 56 and Highway 70 took place Tuesday morning . Putnam County and Baxter elected officials gathered for the celebration of the new 80 lot neighborhood. D.R. Horton Nashville President Danny Clawson said the homes are affordable and designed for families. “It is […]
First Honey Harvest At Cummins Falls
Cummins Falls State Park rangers are buzzing about harvesting honey for the first time. After three years of taking care of their honeybees, this summer is the first year rangers were able to “rob the hive.” Park Ranger Ashley Clark said 13 gallons were harvested. “We go in and we pull the frames with the […]
TDOT Grant Gives Jackson County Airport New Tractor
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said his airport got exactly what it needed. A new tractor will keep the grounds clean of brush and small trees, which has been an issue for Jackson County since 2019. Heady said this equipment came together with help from the state. “We’ve been having a difficult time keeping that […]
Pickett Commission Negotiating TDS Disposal Contract
The Pickett County Commission is trying to reach a fee agreement with TDS Disposal. Under their 10 year contract, TDS transfers county’s trash to its landfill and can negotiate trash pick up costs. Executive Carrie Gardner said the common ground is about $40 per ton. “I think they will be happy with that,” Gardner said. […]
10th St Shopping Center Gets Approval
The next step in a proposed 10th Street – Old Kentucky Road shopping center came Monday night as Cookeville Planning Commission approved the final commercial development plan for the center. Some 106 thousand square feet of commercial and office space are part of the center. Cookeville Planning Director Jon Ward said that is a slight […]
