Byrdstown Hiring Of CFMO Puts Town In Compliance
The town of Byrdstown has a new Chief Financial Municipal Officer. The Board of Aldermen approved the hiring of CPA David Melton Monday. Mayor Sam Gibson said Melton already helps create the town’s budget each year, so he was the best option. “I think this is probably one of the smartest moves that we have […]
Monterey Senior Center Begins Limited Activities Wednesday
The Monterey Senior Center will be reopening for limited activities starting Wednesday. Director Saundra Gilmore said the center has met the required COVID guidelines to have a soft opening. Among the additions is a new air purifier designed to kill viruses. “We’ve recently had a new residential air cleaner, which is an air purification system […]
Phase One Of 10th Street Project Aligned With Shopping Center Opening
Cookeville City Council will approve the first big step Thursday to move the 10th Street widening project forward. Council will approve contracts to begin the right of way acquisitions along 10th Street. Public Works Director Greg Brown said the project will be done in two phases, starting from Chocolate Drive to Wilson Avenue. “We’re trying to […]
Drive-Thru Food Distribution Scheduled For Jamestown Super Center
The need for fresh food in Jamestown is being addressed on Wednesday with a drive-thru distribution. Forbus Circuit United Methodist Pastor John Dietz said a U-Haul will be set up at noon at the Super Center in Jamestown across from Taco Bell. Dietz said 450 boxes will be available for families in need and all […]
Fentress Co. Names New EMS Interim Director
Fentress County EMS Interim Director Jonathan Beaty has stepped down from his position. That is according to County Executive Jimmy Johnson. Johnson said Paramedic Steve Bradfield will be the new interim director. “He’s going to try it for around 30 days, and hopefully, we can figure out some things to get the ambulance service back […]
Oakley, Stonecipher To Receive Honorary Degrees
Tennessee Tech will award honorary degrees to longtime Upper Cumberland resident Millard Oakley and former Boeing executive Harry Stonecipher. The Board of Trustees approved the degrees during a special session Tuesday. Stonecipher spent better than 50 years in aerospace. He served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Boeing from 1997-2002. He began his career […]
Crossville Crews Conducting Large Controlled Burn Near Braun St.
Crossville fire and rescue is asking residents with breathing conditions near Braun Street to stay inside during Tuesday’s controlled burn. Crews are conducting a large fire in the woodland area between Iris Lane and Webb Avenue. Smoke will be visible in the area late into the afternoon.
COVID Numbers Up At CRMC Tuesday
COVID patients at Cookeville Regional have more than doubled since Sunday with the highest positive case count since March. 21 patients are being treated for COVID-19 at Cookeville Regional Tuesday with seven new patients admitted since Monday. Seven of those are in intensive care. Tennessee’s positivity rate, which had fallen below 10 percent in March, […]
Byrdstown Exploring Solutions For Eagles Cove Water Disruptions
Byrdstown is looking to upgrade its Eagle Cove pump station after some customers have experienced water outages. Engineer Nathaniel Green said the pump is undersized to serve the some 370 customers beyond it. At the same time, the line would need to be extended to handle the added pressure from a bigger pump. “I think […]
Livingston Little League Ball Returns This Summer
Little league baseball and softball returns to Livingston this summer with sign-ups now available. Parks and Recreation Director Michael Hayes said COVID forced last season to be cancelled, so the city is excited to bring back the fun. “It’s very important, so those kids can get outside and play and see their friends and just […]
