Jackson Co. Using COVID Funds To Hire Displaced Workers
Jackson County is using about $50,000 in COVID money to give some dislocated workers temporary paid jobs. Mayor Randy Heady said the funds will help fill volunteer positions such as operating the county archives. “I want to hire somebody to work at the archives,” Heady said. “To keep everything clean, but at the same time, […]
Putnam Looks to Replace Aging Defibrillators
Putnam County is looking to replace 12 to 15 of its public access defibrillators to avoid aging defibrillators from failing during an emergency. EMS Chief Tommy Copeland said the public accessing the defibrillators early on provides a high probability of bringing someone back in cardiac arrest. “We’ve had some good saves with people that were […]
State Rep. Sherrell Reelected As Republican Floor Leader
State Representative Paul Sherrell of Sparta will continue as the Republican Floor Leader when the Tennessee General Assembly reconvenes next month. Sherrell was reelected by his peers to serve as the fifth-ranking officer in the House Republican Caucus. Duties as a Floor Leader include working toward passage of all administrative bills approved by the Republican […]
Baxter Police Add Body Cameras To All Officers
The Baxter Police Department is able to outfit all six of its road officers with body cameras because of a grant through Twin Lakes. Chief Danny Holmes said body cameras are something he has wanted to add to the department for some time, and the $2,500 grant made it possible. Holmes said having video and […]
CRMC Beginning New Emergency Treatment For High-Risk COVID Patients
Cookeville Regional Medical Center can now administer an emergency-use drug to help reduce hospitalization and the risk of death for certain COVID patients. The FDA granted emergency authorization for Bamlanivmab in November to be used only for patients aged 65 or older or with certain medical factors. As important, the drug must be given within […]
Grant Funds Help Pay For Jackson Co. Fairground Upgrades
The Jackson County Fairgrounds will receive $150,000 in renovations as the county commission moved the grant funds to its budget Monday night. Mayor Randy Heady said improvements to the horse barn and the Ag center will be the focus of the work. “I don’t remember the last time some work was done,” Heady said. “We […]
Overton Erosion Spots To Be Corrected Through Grant
Six different erosion problems across Overton County will be repaired after County Commissioners approved a $293,000 project Monday night. County Commissioner Darwin Clark said soil conservation teams selected the six areas that were subject to erosion or where flooding had occurred. Clark said the issues were along stream banks. “Basically it’s just going in and […]
Restaurant Recovery Workshop Applications Open
The Biz Foundry and Cookeville’s Small Business Development Center are bringing in resources to help restaurants recover and navigate the pandemic. The Biz Foundry Vice President Tiffany Anton said free workshops will be provided by a Chattanooga company called Proof Incubator, who do food and beverage consulting. Anton said these workshops will help local restaurants […]
USPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines Coming This Week
Do not forget about your wrapped presents ready for delivery as this week holds the first Postal Service shipping deadline for Christmas. Tennessee USPS Spokesperson Susan Wright said Friday marks the beginning of three different due dates to make sure your gift is under the tree. “The deadlines this week are December 18th for first […]
Cookeville Could Extend UCHRA-Police Department Program
A pilot program between Cookeville and UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions test program will expire in January. City Manager James Mills said an extension is worth considering. Mills said the city is satisfied with the program allowing Cookeville police to do more policing, and less social work. “Yeah, I definitely think it’s something we’ll consider if […]
