Overton BOE New Chairman Dissolved Committees
Jarman Hicks is the new chairman of the Overton County Board of Education. Hicks has been on the board for four years. Hicks said he wants the committees inside the board of education to be dissolved. “A lot of our committees that we have developed over the years,” Hicks said. “A lot of those duties […]
Plans Submitted For Putnam Sports Complex Expansion
After two years of delays, the Putnam County Sports Complex took a firm step forward. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county resolved the delays and issues when meeting with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on Tuesday. Porter said the plans for the project have been submitted. “Once those plans are approved, […]
Planning And Training For Airplane Crashes
As the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport grows in popularity so does the need for airplane crash safety and training. Airport Manager Dean Selby said with more traffic, the odds of an accident increases. Selby said the airport is due a disaster drill with recent events. “We got a pretty extensive emergency and security plan that […]
September Is Sepsis Awareness Month
Over 75,000 adults and 800 children were hospitalized last year in Tennessee due to sepsis. What is sepsis? Less than half of the world population knows. It is the body’s abnormal reaction to an infection that can lead to shock, permanent disability or death. CRMC ICU Clinical Nurse Specialist Angela Craig said from January to […]
Blood Shortage Across UC
Less than a half day’s supply of type O blood remains across the Upper Cumberland after several recent traumas. Blood Assurance reports a critical need for those with type O blood to donate. Less than two days’ supply remains for type A and B blood. “O-negative is the universal blood type that can be given […]
Putnam 9/11 Memorial Service Cancelled
For the first time in almost 20 years the Putnam County 9/11 Memorial Service is cancelled. Event Planner Steve Moore said this was a difficult decision, but it was a practical one. He said social distancing could not have been achieved at the court house. “We just hope that everybody will take a minute or […]
Missing Cookeville Teen Spotted In Crossville
A missing Cookeville teenager was recently seen in Crossville. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department reported 16-year-old Amanda Bolden was spotted Tuesday on Rose Street. Bolden was last seen July 19 in Cookeville. Sergeant Gary Howard said he visited two Crossville residents Wednesday and both confirmed she was there the day before. The search is ongoing. […]
Lots For Sale In New Crossville Subdivision
Crossville’s Emerald Leaf Subdivision has 12 lots ready for construction after the Crossville Planning Commission gave the development final approval. Planning Director Kevin Dean said the existing road, water and sewer lines for the Spruce Loop Road subdivision made approval easy. “They are ready to go,” Dean said. “With other subdivisions, you do have some […]
Exotic Animal Auction Kicks Off in Cookeville
The Triple W Live Stock and Exotic animal auction kicks off Tuesday in Cookeville. Whether someone is looking for chickens or a pet sloth, there will be animals to bid on this week until Saturday. Triple W Livestock Auctioneer Scotty Wilson said this weeks auctions will run from 9:00 AM until possibly midnight.Wilson said The […]
Monterey Approves Bids For TTHM Reducing Generator
The Town of Monterey is taking the first steps toward addressing its Total Trihalomethane (TTHM) issue. TTHM is a by-product of the disinfection treatment in water. The Board of Alderman voted Tuesday to approve bids toward leasing a generator that could cut TTHM levels in half. Water Plant Director Duane Jarrett said the city is […]
