WCTE Inviting Community To Wish Magura Farewell
WCTE is opening its station doors for Becky Magura’s community sendoff on Friday. Station Manager Avery Hutchins said this is a chance to share memories and well wishes with Magura before she joins Nashville Public Television. Hutchins said this would not be possible without community support over Magura’s 39 years at the station. “She has […]
Presley Confirms Hospital Price, Debt Will Not Transition In Purchase
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley has confirmed the price tag for the facility at $1.5 million. Presley said some $400,000 of a UCDD loan used to purchase the hospital in 2019 will not carry to a new owner. “I have spoken with several entities about acquiring the facility,” Presley said. “The hospital has been […]
New Camera And Temporary Gate Installed At Bee Rock
Security upgrades have been installed at Bee Rock, fulfilling most of the requests of the nearby Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast. Owners Mike and Mirtha Kopec voiced safety concerns of the parking area to town officials during a July law committee meeting. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said a new light and gate have since been […]
Tech Sets New Record After Raising $22 million
Tennessee Tech has set a new fundraising record, with over $22 million being committed to the university. In the fiscal year ending June 30, $6 million alone in money towards student scholarships was raised. The total includes cash, pledges, stocks and gifts. Tech’s new engineering building continued to be attract donor support towards the university’s […]
Cookeville Will Explore Feasibility Study For Potential Ice Center
Cookeville City Council will consider ordering a feasibility study for a possible indoor ice center. Rick Woods said at a city council work session Monday night that the study with Lose Design would take some 12 to 15 weeks to complete. “They’ll come in and they’ll do some market research,” Woods said. “They’ll develop the […]
Horse-Owners Should Be Aware Of Potomac Horse Fever Throughout Middle TN
Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) is becoming a concern for horses across eastern and middle Tennessee this year. State Veterinarian and Assistant Commissioner for Animal Health Dr. Samantha Beaty said it’s a disease that comes from bacteria carried by things like aquatic snail larvae and flies. Beaty said it’s a disease both preventable and treatable when […]
Overton Commissioner And Past City Mayor Frank Martin Laid To Rest
Overton County Commissioner Frank Martin laid to rest Tuesday. County Executive Ben Danner said Martin served as first district commissioner since 1998 and was a past Livingston mayor. “It’s going to be hard to replace the knowledge he had,” Danner said. “He was a business man before that, and he really brought a lot of […]
Tennessee Tech Welcomes Class Of 2025 At University Convocation
Tennessee Tech inducted its class of 2025 at the University Convocation this afternoon. President Phil Oldham said that in being at convocation, Tech’s newest students have shown exactly what the world needs. “And that’s talent, coupled with tenacity,” Oldham said. “Today you join thousands of golden eagles who have that same resilience and from this […]
Cookeville Staple Spring Street Supermarket Closing
Spring Street Supermarket Owners John and Sally DePriest announced the Cookeville business will close after 50 plus years of business. Cookeville Resident Opal Garrison said she has shopped at the grocery store her entire life and is saddened by the news. “I was so upset really and sorry that it was closing, cause I depend […]
Former Fentress Finance Director Sentenced 12 Years After Thefts
A former Fentress County Deputy Finance Director was sentenced to 12 years Monday to the state department of corrections. Former Director Kellye Rhea Crabtree previously plead guilty to theft of property over $60,000, theft of property over $1,000 and official misconduct. Crabtree used a county credit card for unauthorized purchases totaling some $237,000. Crabtree also […]
