TTU Graduate Program Growth Fueled by Pandemic
Tennessee Tech’s graduate program applications increase by 61 percent since 2019. College of Graduate Studies Dean Mark Stephens said the biggest increase has been in the Colleges of Education and Business. Stephens said the increase in the last year has been fueled by pandemic and its economic effects. “When the economy turns down and unemployment […]
White County Expecting New Medical Equipment, Ambulance
White County is expecting to receive a new ambulance, automated CPR devices, a portable ventilator and power cots to boost emergency services. These pieces of equipment were ordered before the pandemic and White County Mayor Denny Wayne Robinson said he’s expecting them anytime now. Robinson said the CPR devices allow ambulance workers to get more […]
Cleanup Event For Livingston’s Historic Cash Cemetery
The city of Livingston is seeking volunteers for a Saturday cleanup event at Livingston’s historic Cash Cemetery across from the Clark House. Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said this is a preliminary stage with the end goal of restoring the the almost 200-year-old burial ground. “The fence rows are all grown up. We think that […]
Cookeville Texas Roadhouse Yet To Break Ground
Cookeville’s Texas Roadhouse has yet to break ground due to a back log of about 15 other locations set to open beforehand nationally. Vice President Of Communications Travis Doster said even though the development report does not have a completion date, the Cookeville location could open next summer. “The schedule got thrown off just a […]
TTU Trustee Named Commander Of NASA Launch
Tennessee Tech Board Of Trustees member Barry “Butch” Wilmore will lead the first crewed flight of the CST-100 Starliner launching to the International Space Station That after original crew member Chris Ferguson decided not to fly for personal reasons. Wilmore has been training since 2018 to command next year’s voyage to the space station. NASA’s Human […]
CRMC Hits New Pandemic High, COVID Numbers High
COVID positivity rates continue to be well above CDC guidelines across the Upper Cumberland. The State Department of Health reported 34 new cases in Overton County with a positivity rate of 27 percent. That number is inline with the 20 percent positivity rate over the last seven days. Fentress County reported 29 new cases Thursday […]
UC Habitat for Humanity Seeking Seniors to Apply
UC Habitat for Humanity is looking for eligible seniors to apply for their Aging In Place program. Executive Director Pam Ealy said they are lacking the referrals they usually have and want to line up 20 to 30 repair projects over the Winter and Spring. Ealy said the Aging In Place program, or “Neighbor to […]
Putnam Clerk’s Office Closed Until Monday
The Putnam County Clerk’s Office has closed until Monday after an employee received a positive COVID test. County Clerk Wayne Nabors said as of Thursday, all other employees are not showing symptoms but have been tested. “All of us have actually now just came back from the Putnam County Fairgrounds being tested, so we are […]
City To Begin Jefferson Sewer Exploration
Cookeville is preparing to begin an assessment on the sewer system on Jefferson Avenue. Cookeville Water and Sewer Director Ronnie Kelly said the department has taken bids to begin video monitoring the sewer to check the condition. Kelly said the sewer video will be reviewed by city engineers to determine the scope of the project. […]
Baxter Amends Paving Standards for Subdivisions
The Baxter planning commission approved changing the way the city paves subdivision roads. Baxter Building Inspector and Codes Officer Bob Lane said the slightly more expensive way to pave will benefit tax payers in the long run. Lane said these roads can last up to 25 years, and helps Baxter stay up to date for […]
