Deadline for Fentress EMS Director Applications
Fentress County is in need of a new EMS Director as the county reaches Friday’s deadline for applications. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said Jonathan Beaty is serving as interim director when Micah Dunford retired after 3 years. Johnson said he will be praying on deadline day because this is going to be a difficult position […]
Young Sportsman Turkey Hunt Begins Saturday
The 2021 Young Sportsman Turkey Hunt kicks off this weekend in the Upper Cumberland. Saturday and Sunday are for youth ages 6 through 16. TWRA Regional Big Game Biologist Ben Layton said one bearded turkey is allowed per day, making the max harvest two. “Each year, we give our young sportsmen the opportunity to go […]
Cookeville’s 31TwentyFive Boutique Featured In Southern Living
One of Cookeville’s local shops, 31TwentyFive Boutique, has been named one of, “The South’s Best” by Southern Living Magazine. Co-Owners and Sisters Ali Auld and Hillary Froning started the business in 2016. Auld said her family grew up reading the lifestyle magazine, so receiving the recognition has been a surreal experience. “We just cried and […]
Jackson County Martial Artist Balances Firefighting With Combat Sports
Local Muay Thai fighter Brandon Goolsby is preparing for his next bout, while moonlighting as a volunteer firefighter. Goolsby volunteers for the Central Fire Department in Jackson County. Goolsby said it all started at 12 years old when he decided he wanted to stand up for himself. “I used to get picked on in school […]
CRMC Celebrates 100 Years In Sept.
CRMC will celebrate 100 years of hospital service in Cookeville and Putnam County in 2021. September 15th marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of Howard Hospital. Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton said the city purchased that facility in 1927 and became the Cookeville City Hospital. “And then, Cookeville General Hospital right here at this […]
Roadways Reopen After Livingston Tanker Truck Accident
Highway 111 back open on Friday after the overturned fuel transport truck. The Monterey Highway and Highway 111 intersection was closed early Thursday as a precaution to an overturned fuel transport truck. Fire Chief Rocky Dial said hazmat crews and emergency personnel worked some 15 hours to tow the tanker safely. “The cleanup crew had […]
Monterey Easter Egg Hunt Postponed
This weekend’s Monterey Easter Egg Hunt has been postponed due to impending rain. The event will take place on April 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Egg hunts are still set to be split up by age groups at the same locations. Toddlers to four-years-old will gather at the town’s little league park, ages five through eight […]
CRMC In Good Shape With Federal Compliance
The news has been good one year into Cookeville Regional’s five-year agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services. CRMC Compliance Officer Paula Duty says the hospital has received strong reviews from the Office of Inspector General. The office oversees compliance with all federal health care program requirements. Thursday night, the board passed a […]
Blood Assurance Supplies Running Critically Low
Blood Assurance has reached critically low levels for almost all blood types, with zero units of O-positive blood on the shelf. Donor Recruiter Trudy Cody said she is encouraging all residents to participate in local blood drives to build the supply. “We need all types of blood, but we especially need the O negative and […]
Smithville Man Charged With TennCare Fraud
A Smithville man has been charged with TennCare fraud after allegedly reporting to the state he had custody of his child to get benefits. 34-year-old Grant Lynch faces charges of fraud and theft of services. Both are class D felonies. “Providing false information in order to receive TennCare benefits will not be tolerated in the […]
