Cookeville’s Pop-up Trump Store
An all Donald Trump store is doing business on Jefferson Avenue in Cookeville. Store Manager Greg Tipton said the idea for the store popped up when the county fair season ended. The store is operated by East Coast Concessions and Tipton said the operators wanted a temporary location so memorabilia can keep selling. “We’re also […]
Whitlock: Seniors Are Excited To Return To Senior Center
Senior citizens and senior center staff feel ready to reopen after being unable to meet together since March. This comes from McMinnville-Warren County Senior Center Executive Director Lana Whitlock. She said the center could open as early as next week. “They’re very active here in Warren County, so I know that they’re excited to get […]
Putnam County Still Looking for Substitute Teachers
The Putnam County School System is still looking for substitute teachers after early school year shortages. Putnam County School’s HR Director Angie Knight said using a temp agency has helped tremendously in stabilizing substitute numbers. Knight said most days the pool is at 98 percent to 100 percent but the system is still reviewing who […]
Long Term Care Visitations Return Thursday
Beginning Thursday long term care facility residents statewide can resume scheduled visitations if county positivity numbers meet certain standards. Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living Administrator Rebekah Blaylock said the Crossville facility is keeping all visitations outside with only two visitors at a time. “The visits have to be scheduled prior, and then, they have to wear […]
Fentress Sees 105 COVID Cases In 5 Days
45 positive COVID-19 test results in Fentress County Wednesday, bringing the five day total to 105. The county’s positive rate, the percentage of positive tests, stands at better than 31 percent. CDC guidance says the number should stay around five percent. Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson said more testing has produced higher numbers. “As far […]
White Co. Findlay Elementary Leak Solution Found
A solution for Findlay Elementary School’s leak in the main hallway has been found after almost a year of attempted repairs. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said contractors will install metal flashing pieces throughout the wall to carry the water to the roof system. “The architects have gotten together with the construction company, and they […]
Norris Captured In North Dakota
A Clay County inmate is back behind bars in North Dakota. Roy Norris was arrested by Stark County Sheriff Deputies last week for burglary. Clay County Chief Deputy Rick Lisi said Norris is facing additional charges in Tennessee and Kentucky. “He was in possession of some sort of weapons, and when confronted [he] attempted to […]
Women’s Health And Fitness Day
Wednesday is Women’s Health and Fitness Day. This day raises awareness for women to schedule health screenings and check ups. CRMC Primary Care Doctor Sarah Worley said routine medical work like cancer or risk factor screenings can save lives. “One thing I always recommend to my patients is it’s always important to put your own […]
Tech Four-Year Graduation Rate Improves To 40 Percent
Tennessee Tech’s four-year graduation rate has improved from 24.7 percent to nearly 40 percent over the last six years. “So only about one out of four freshmen that entered at that time would graduate from Tennessee Tech within four years for academic years,” Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said. “And you see the progress that […]
Clay Leaders To Meet Over Hospital Differences
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley will meet October 20th with Clay County leaders and EMS to resolve their differences. Celina Mayor Tonya Spears and Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan agreed upon the date during a public meeting held by Presley Tuesday night. About 20 residents attended as well to voice concerns about the hospitals […]
