CRMC Reports 5 COVID Deaths, 98 Patients Currently Hospitalized
Cookeville Regional reports five COVID deaths that occurred over Tuesday night. Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton said of those, four patients were not vaccinated. Shelton said the deaths were residents from Putnam County from ages 73 to 83. According to Shelton, 12 new COVID positive admits came in Tuesday. Ninety-eight patients are currently being treated […]
Rising Above Ministries Telethon, Lunch To Keep Reaching Families
Rising Above Ministries is hosting a a telethon and luncheon to raise funds towards their efforts in the special needs community. Co-Founder and President Becky Davidson said people need to RSVP to attend the meal on September 21 at noon. Davidson said that evening at 6:00 PM the telethon kicks off on Rising Above Ministries […]
Tech Enrollment Down 3 Percent To Start Fall
Tennessee Tech enrollment down some three percent to begin the fall semester. Tech President Dr. Phil Oldham said all but two state universities have seen their enrollment decrease as the new semester began. “It’s primarily students that didn’t return, probably related to COVID, mostly students who were undecided on their major or field of study,” […]
Algood Awarding Funds For Sewer Cleaning And Testing
Algood City Council approved a $178,000 bid Tuesday night to inspect and clean the town’s sewer system. City Manager Keith Morrison said the town originally budgeted around $75,000 for the work. He said they had planned to supplement it with an infrastructure planning grant. Morrison said he believes the city should use American Rescue Plan funding […]
Celina Water Rate Increase Made Official, City Studies Future Plans
The same Tuesday night the Celina Board of Aldermen gave final approval to a new water rate, it began work on the process for future increases. Mayor Luke Collins said the city has started a water service coverage study. Collins said the outcome could affect customers in city limits. “The time and the cost of […]
