CRMC Temporarily Stopping All Elective Surgeries
Cookeville Regional Medical Center announced they would put a temporary pause on all elective surgeries due to COVID. This decision is based on current challenges with bed capacity and higher numbers of the CRMC staff calling in sick. CRMC CEO Paul Korth said in a written statement that they want to, “assure the public that […]
Suspects Involved In Friday’s Cookeville Stabbing Identified
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the parties involved in Friday’s Cookeville stabbing on Autumn Avenue have been identified. Dunaway said he is now reviewing the evidence to determine the appropriate criminal charges. The incident resulted in the death of 40-year-old Brandon Lee Threet after a stab wound to the chest. Officers performed measures to try […]
McMinnville Names New Alderman
Zachary Sutton has been named as the newest Alderman in McMinnville after being appointed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday night. Sutton will serve a two-year term, filling Mayor Ryle Chastain’s spot. Chastain was elected as the new mayor of McMinnville during the November election, leaving a vacancy on the board.
Overton BOE Approves 21-22 School Calendar
The Overton County School Board Tuesday approved the new 2021-2022 school calendar with no major changes. Chairman Jarman Hicks said school will begin on August 6th with May 24th as the last full day. “Our administrative team comes up with a 200 day calendar,” Hicks said. ‘We try to coincide with our neighboring, surrounding counties. […]
Celina Aldermen Push Back Hiring New Code Inspector
The Celina Board of Alderman decided Tuesday to postpone filling the city’s code inspector position until early next year. Mayor Tonya Spears said a slow building year, and winter approaching makes hiring a candidate not an absolute must at this time. “There is not a lot going on right now obviously, but in the spring […]
Algood Approves Liquor Ordinance First Reading
The ordinance regulating liquor by the drink in Algood was approved on its first reading Tuesday night. The approval came after the city council approved the referendum’s results. As the ordinance stands now, Algood would would receive a 15 percent privilege tax paid by the seller, which the state would send back to the city. […]
Dekalb County Adding Water Tanker for Fighting Fires
Dekalb County is looking to add a second water tanker to the fire department. Dekalb County Fire Chief Donny Green said the department currently has to bring its own water when responding to fires. Green said a limited water supply is one of the issues he hopes this second tanker will address. “Being rural, we […]
Jamestown Rotary Club Offering Annual Ornaments
The Jamestown Rotary Club is offering its locally themed Christmas ornaments, as the club celebrates its 75th anniversary. Jamestown Rotary Club President Debbie York said this is the fourth year they’ve sold ornaments. This year, the welcome to Jamestown sign the rotary club built over 8 years, has been selected. York said buying one of […]
Cookeville Seeking Funding To Replace Cane Creek Bridge
Cookeville’s Public Works Department will seek city council approval Thursday to participate in a federal program funding work on Cane Creek Bridge. Director Greg Brown said the latest inspection showed the bridge needs to be repaired or replaced. “The bridge was built in 1940, so it is really time to replace it,” Brown said. “So, […]
Livingston Approves No Cost Lease For UC Family Justice Center
A new Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center office could be opening at Livingston’s former Twin Lakes building. The Board of Alderman Monday approved a no cost lease to the organization. Director Amy Stockwell said opening an Overton satellite office has been the plan for the past year. “Especially with their location close to Pickett and […]
