Heat Exhaustion Vs. Heat Stroke: How To Spot The Difference
Rising temperatures and humidity are increasing the risk of heat illnesses. That is according to Cookeville Regional Family Medicine’s Dr. Ernest Buchanan. Buchanan said heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most common ailments. But, how do you spot the differences? “Heat exhaustion is when a patient has an elevated temperature, and they can’t continue […]
Monterey’s Landers Trade Moving To Old Fred’s Building
Landers Trade of Monterey will be moving to a new location in town later this year. Owner Chris Landers said the hardware store located on Holly Street is moving to the old Fred’s building on Stratton Avenue. “We’ll end up being just over three times the size and give us a good opportunity to expand […]
Tech Partnering With Community College Puts Students At Forefront
The battle for undergraduate admissions for Tennessee Tech and a school like Roane State has ended, with the priority shifting to a focus on the student. Tech Vice President for Enrollment Management and Career Placement Brandon Johnson said if a student’s best interest is the starting point, systems must be in place for students to […]
Immunizations Required For Kindergarteners and 7th Graders
Tennessee requires students to be immunized in order to participate in a public school. White County Coordinated School Health Director Marcie Kinnard said with most classes starting around the Upper Cumberland, it is a good time to remind parents what is needed. “If your child is entering kindergarten you need to have them up-to-date for […]
Members Sworn Into Overton Chamber’s New Young Professional Program
The new Chamber Young Professional Program represents the future of Overton County. That is according to Highlands Economic Development’s Stephen Crook, one of the speakers at Thursday’s Annual Chamber Meeting. Young members were sworn in at the end of Thursday’s meeting as were new members of the Chamber Board of Directors. “For small communities across […]
COVID Relief Spending On Employees, New Buildings Not Advised
The idea of spending COVID relief funding on pay raises and new hires have been discussed as ways to fill positions. However, County Government Consultant Ben Rodgers said American Rescue Plan and ESSER funding should address long-term goals, without reoccurring costs. Rodgers said the funding will not be there in a few years, bringing repercussions […]
Cookeville IDB Approves Transfer of Tennessee Ave. Parcel To Sell
Cookeville took the next step Thursday to sell some seven acres on Tennessee Avenue to a concrete mixing company. The Cookeville Industrial Development Board passed a resolution allowing the city to transfer the deed to the Board. Attorney Kent Moore said then, the parcel will be sold for $70,500 to a land trust associated with […]
Putnam FD Contains Residential Fire Near Old Sparta Road
Putnam County Fire Department working the scene of residential structure fire in the Hickory Flatts neighborhood on Bradshaw Boulevard. Public Information Officer Drew Swink said seven apparatuses responded to the call around noon Thursday. Swink said crews contained the fire to the attic of the home in about five minutes. Swink said no one was […]
Clock Ticking To Get Rent Relief Before Evictions Begin
The national ban on evictions will expire on July 31, but renters still have options to try to remain in their home. Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands Attorney Bill Bush said landlords cannot lock out, force out or shut utilities off to get someone off the property. Bush said if a […]
Stacks For Steve Poker Tournament Fundraising For Scholarships
A night of Texas Holdem in Gainesboro to honor the life of a father, husband and friend. The inaugural Stacks for Steve is coming this Saturday at 5:00 PM to raise money for the Steve Eugene Johnson Memorial Scholarship fund. Event Host Jordan Hunter said up to 60 participants are welcome to the eight table […]
