Hospitalizations Reach 64 From COVID
COVID hospitalizations at Cookeville Regional Medical Center reached 64 Monday, doubling the rate of just a month ago. The rate sets a new high at CRMC, according to Public Relations Director Melahn Finley. Cookeville Regional recorded an additional COVID death over the weekend, the 44th since the pandemic began. The deceased was a Putnam County […]
Get-Out-The-Vote Bus Tour Visits Byrdstown
Tennessee State Senator Ken Yager and U.S. Congressman John Rose made four stops today for the Get-Out-The-Vote bus tour. Monday’s tour ended at Byrdstown’s Activity Park, and constituents were urged to make the time to vote by any of the available options. Congressman Rose acknowledged the dangers of the pandemic this election and told residents […]
Road to Victory Bus Tour Stops In Putnam
The statewide Republican Road to Victory bus tour made a stop at the Putnam County Courthouse Monday to encourage citizens to vote. Members of the Tennessee House, Senate and Congress visited with voters and spoke about the importance of voting on the third stop of the trip. House Speaker Cameron Sexton said voting is a […]
Livingston Closes City Hall, Limits Employees
Livingston has closed its city hall indefinitely after multiple city employees have tested positive for COVID. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the drive-thru will remain open during normal business hours, and bills can be paid online or via phone. “Hopefully, we can get back to normal,” Hayes said. “If not and our numbers continue to rise, […]
Lack of Housing For Those Recovering From Substance Issues
Cookeville’s population is growing but that growth brings people being affected by substance abuse. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said there is a lack of housing for people trying to transition out of recovery programs and into the work force. Farley said the pandemic makes this issue worse as places like the rescue mission become […]
TTU Offering Help To Quarantined Students
Tennessee Tech University is offering different ways to help its students that are quarantined. All isolated students are contacted daily by health services for physical and mental wellness checks. Multicultural Affairs Assistant Vice President Robert Owens said the university tries to provide all needs that on campus students might have. “So any student that was […]
Sparta’s First Mountain Bike Trail Coming This Year
The city of Sparta will soon have its first public mountain bike trail thanks to the efforts of two city employees. Greg O’Neal and David Zuber have volunteered their time for the past two years creating the trail. Alderman Jerry Lowery supported the effort to finish the trail through a board vote. “This is an […]
Dale Hollow Lake Fishing Tourney Brings 320 Participants
The Renegade Bass Fishing Tournament will bring some 320 participants and as many as 180 boats to Dale Hollow Lake starting Monday. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said there will be road signs and businesses showing their support for the six days of fishing. Unfortunately, Robbins said those who are not […]
45 Helped Through UCHRA-Cookeville Police Program
Social work and police work have been teamed up for over five weeks now in Cookeville and some 45 cases have already been worked. UCHRA Substance Abuse Solutions Director Glen Sayes said he’s been overwhelmed by the programs possibilities. Sayes said a system has been created to help the city keep track of the work […]
Overton VFW Membership Increasing
Overton County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post has added four new members meaning the organization will continue to operate. Commander Jerry Greer said the post held two open houses to recruit younger veterans after fears of having to shut down. “Before, most of our membership were older veterans that have life membership, so they do […]
