Closed Session On Shelton Likely Violated Open Meeting Law
Cookeville City Council members likely violated Tennessee’s open meetings law with a closed session on Ricky Shelton’s Cookeville Regional hiring. At its January 19 meeting, council went into special session to discuss “a potential agenda item.” At the beginning of that work session, City Manager James Mills said council member Laurin Wheaton had requested the […]
Weekly Putnam Co. Grocery Giveaway Begins Friday
Cookeville Strong, Tennessee Tech and Putnam County have partnered to create a weekly grocery giveaway that starts Friday. Cookeville Strong Member Katelyn Steakley said over 1,200 boxes of food and 1,200 gallons of milk will be distributed weekly for about 10 weeks. “The food is available through a grant with the USDA called, “Farmers To […]
National Call To Action Addressing Suicide
The U.S. Surgeon General’s Office has released six actions that can be taken to address the public health issue of suicide. Michael Anderson is Regional Director Upper Cumberland Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. Anderson said the Surgeon General is focusing on best practices through evidence based approaches that have worked. “I think it’s important to note […]
Snow Causes Multiple Electrical Outages In Cookeville
Two circuit outages in Cookeville led to about 4,000 electric customers losing power early Sunday morning. Cookeville Electric Director Carl Haney said the circuit outages took away power in the South Willow Avenue and East Spring Street areas. Haney said his crews started working on isolated outages in the city just after Midnight. “I’m not […]
CHS Virtual Enterprise Class Ranked In Top 150 Nationally
Cookeville High School’s Virtual Enterprise class has been ranked one of the top 150 firms in the nation. The class is an online business simulation where students take on the roles of a standard company. Business Teacher Judy Henry said the firm made of 16 students is named, “Pandora’s Box.” “We create our own business, […]
Cummins Falls State Park Reopens After Missing Person Search
A more than three-day search of Cummins Falls State Park has led TDEC officials to believe the missing person is no longer on park property. TDEC Communications Director Eric Ward said 42 year-old Robert Qucsai III was not located and Cummins Falls State Park has reopened. Ward said TDEC will continue to work with agency […]
Livingston PD Adds 10 Bulletproof Vests For Patrol
The Livingston Police Department has purchased 10 new bulletproof vests for patrol officers. Police Chief Greg Etheredge said the vests were being swapped back and forth between officers to keep them going. However, Etheredge said with new officers in the department it was important to ensure every officer’s safety. “This new technology, they’re lighter weight […]
UCDD Pet Meal Delivery Service Looking For Sponsors
The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability is looking for sponsors to keep its pet meal delivery program in service. The once grant funded Animeals operation is an extension of the Meals on Wheel Service for seniors. Family Caregiver Sarah Martin said now, the organization needs donations to continue. “We take that money, […]
Clay County Residents Can Order Free Saplings Now
Clay County residents can start ordering right now for Tree Day in a giveaway for 50 free saplings on March 19. Clay County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Kristin Rich said there will be a wide variety to select from and tree types change annually. Rich said these Tree Day giveaways are about showing people […]
Golden Eagle Football Kicks Off In February
The Super Bowl may have ended the pro football season Sunday night, but Tennessee Tech’s season will be kicking off in less than two weeks. The Golden Eagles open the first spring football season in school history February 21 against Austin Peay. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the team is slated for seven Ohio Valley […]
