Holiday Foods To Keep Away From Your Pets
People are not the only ones hungry this holiday season. Watch out for your pets sniffing out snacks that may affect their health. Dr. Kristin Edds owns the Bluegrass Veterinarian Clinic in Sparta. Edds said each year, veterinarians prepare for an increase in patients eating infamous unhealthy treats. “Chocolate,” Edds said. “And also, things they […]
Cumberland County Addressing ADA Compliance Needs
Cumberland County has completed its transition plan to upgrade county facilities with ADA compliance issues. Mayor Allen Foster said this might be the first time the county has done a complete review of these needs. Foster said this will be a multi-year project, but the county will first address buildings the community uses the most. […]
Tennessee Tech Students Build Christmas Gift For Family In Need
Four Tennessee Tech Students used their skills to create a Christmas gift for an autistic child who lost everything in the March Tornado. They are mechanical engineering students who spent the semester building a sensory swing. The mother, Lorren Robertson said 2020 was the roughest year of her life, and this gift for her child […]
Local Nursing Homes Keeping Residents In The Holiday Spirit
Local nursing homes are finding ways to keep the holiday spirit alive among residents as COVID has changed the landscape of visitations. Life Care Center of Sparta will not have visitors, but families can still interact with residents in a special way. Activities Assistant Nicole Fignar said people can still watch loved ones open gifts […]
