McMinnville VFW Searching For New Members For Reactivating Auxiliary
McMinnville’s Veterans of Foreign Wars post is working to reactivate its auxiliary. Tennessee’s State Auxiliary Chief of Staff Phyllis Barnes said that the VFW wanted to try to start a new auxiliary. The auxiliary shut down earlier this summer due to a lack of participation. Barnes said it’s necessary to have auxiliaries available because they […]
UC Sees Improvement In Adult Literacy, Still An Issue For Area
Some 13 percent of the Upper Cumberland’s adult population is considered illiterate. Cumberland Adult Reading Council Executive Director Mary Coates said that she believes part of the issue comes from generational practice. “For many adults, it’s a pride issue,” Coates said. “They don’t want anybody to know that they can’t read or write or do […]
Know Who To Call When A Child Is COVID Positive
The COVID Delta Variant is impacting kids more this year, so what do parents need to know about notifying schools? Putnam County Coordinated School Health Supervisor Trey Upchurch said be systematic about making contact. Upchurch said a positive COVID test means contact the student’s school first and keep calls to nurses specifically about your child’s […]
Governor Lee Returns To Where He Started At Van Buren Ag Learning Center
Governor Bill Lee made a stop in Van Buren County on Tuesday to tour the newly renovated Ag Learning Center. Lee said growing up with agriculture, the facility represents exactly why he strives to enhance rural, distressed communities in Tennessee. Lee said the memories of kicking off his campaign came right back when he arrived […]
Lack Of Quorum Postpones Livingston Board of Aldermen Meeting
The Livingston Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday has been rescheduled due to lack of attendance. According to Finance Office Manager Phyllis Looper, three of the seven that make the board are traveling and can not attend. The new meeting time is Monday at 5:00 p.m. at city hall. Business included a second reading on a […]
Monterey Board Of Aldermen Meeting Rescheduled To Monday
The Monterey Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday has been rescheduled due to Mayor JJ Reels entering quarantine. “My son tested positive for COVID yesterday, and we’re following CDC guidelines as far as quarantining goes when a family member tests positive,” Reels said. “Just to be on the safe side, it is best to reschedule.” Reels […]
UCEMC Closes Lobby Of Cookeville Office Citing COVID Concerns
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation will close its Cookeville District lobby citing staffing COVID concerns until further notice. UCEMC said their drive-in window will still be open for business.
White Co. High School FFA Hosting Breakfast At The Barn And Auction Event
White County High Schools’ FFA is hosting a “Breakfast at the Barn and Auction” on Saturday, September 11th at the White County High School Barn. White County FFA Chapter President Abby McCulley said that FFA helps students develop important life skills, especially when it comes to agricultural knowledge. McCulley said that the event will feature […]
CRMC COVID Hospitalizations At All-Time High with 117 Patients
Cookeville Regional reached its highest COVID patient count since the pandemic began Tuesday with 117 patients hospitalized. That’s an increase of 32 since last Tuesday. Eighty percent of current patients are not vaccinated with 29 in intensive care. The average age for all inpatients is 62-years-old. All number are according to the hospital’s COVID-19 Daily […]
Cookeville Painting Workshops Return To Cane Creek Rec Center
Cookeville Leisure Services is bringing back its painting workshop at the Cane Creek Recreation Center due to popular demand. The class is happening September 25 at 2:00 PM and registration is open. Recreation Programmer Sally Herren said COVID set these type of programs back. However, Herren said she got a chance program the class in […]
