GM “Aspiring” To Stop Gas Powered SUV, Light-Duty Vehicle Sales
General Motors is signaling its desire to stop selling gas and diesel powered SUV’s and light-duty passenger vehicles by 2035. Tennessee Tech Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Pingen Chen said we are in the early stages of electric vehicles. However, he sees a number of barriers before a full transition can occur. Chen said […]
Cookeville’s Virtual Father Daughter Date Events Released
The virtual celebration of Cookeville’s Father Daughter Date Night is set to begin February 14th. Five different virtual activities are planned for the two week event. Recreation Superintendent Cara Sheets said families can participate through the Leisure Services Facebook page. “We didn’t necessarily want to do something where people had to log on at a […]
LA Offering Scholarship Package Virtually
Livingston Academy is offering its local scholarship package virtually this school year. The online package has attachments and links for about 30 scholarships. Gear Up Coordinator Vanessa Farris said in the past, the school used paper only, but the pandemic showed the need for online access. “I usually assemble all of the seniors in an […]
Tech Deploys COVID Reporting Tool For Spring
Tennessee Tech has introduced an online COVID reporting tool for the Spring semester to streamline contact tracing. Director of Health Services Leigh Ann Ray said students and staff can report if they’ve tested positive, are isolating and waiting for a test or been in contact with someone positive for COVID. Ray said the reporting tool […]
COVID Precautions Lead To Below Average Flu Season
Cases of the flu have significantly dropped so far this winter, and COVID precautions seem to be the reason why. That is according to Cookeville Physician Dr. James Batson. Batson said the United States is following the same trend that the southern hemisphere experienced. “During their winter, our summer, their flu season was the same,” […]
Livingston Man Shot After Residential Altercation
Livingston Police continue the investigation into a Sunday morning shooting that sent a Livingston man to the hospital. The incident happened around 1:20am Sunday morning as police and EMS responded to Fairview Lane. Police found Chris Melton with gunshot wounds. According to the investigation, Melton had gone to the home of Robert Richardson “to start […]
Cookeville PD Seeking Info On Pedestrian Hit And Run
The Cookeville Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a driver who fled a hit-and-run this weekend. The initial investigation indicates the suspect was driving a black 2012-2013 Kia Optima. The alleged vehicle was last seen travelling northbound on Washington Avenue after fleeing the scene. At approximately 1:00 AM on Sunday, Cookeville Police […]
Sparta Homeless Shelter Offering Shopping Spree
Seeds of Hope in Sparta is raising money in hopes of securing a permanent location for its Coldest Nights Shelter. Someone can win a three-minute shopping spree at Sparta’s Save-A-Lot store. Executive Director Tina Lomax said the goal is $15,000. Lomax said getting a permanent location is about being able to offer more than a […]
Overton Clerk Office Settled In New Location
Overton County residents have a new location to make county bill payments. The County’s Clerk office has moved into the Millard Oakley County Services Building. The office is located at 306 West Main Street across the road from Winningham Hardware. County Clerk Victoria Looper said employees have settled in and are ready to serve. “We […]
Virtual Job Fair Set For February 17
Upper Cumberland job seekers will have an opportunity to connect with employers virtually on February 17. The Upper Cumberland American Job Center will host its first virtual job fair. The event takes place from 10am to 2pm. Cookeville Veterans Employment Representative James Simpson said with unemployment rates high, jobs are available. “I get contacted every […]
