Van Buren Employees Could Receive Pandemic Bonuses
The Van Buren County Commission will consider bonuses for county employees who have worked through the pandemic. County Mayor Greg Wilson said $200 per month for full-time employees and $100 per month for part-time employees will be considered. Wilson said the money is coming from the county’s COVID funds. Wilson said the county employees deserve […]
Rep. Williams Wants To Explore Traffic Relief Solutions In Cookeville Downtown
Representative Ryan Williams wants to explore solutions for improving traffic flow in downtown Cookeville. Williams said that there has been a desire for some time to better east to west routes through the city. He said that over the years there have been two traffic studies that recommended making Spring Street and Broad Street one-way […]
UC Medical Director Warning Public Against Ivermectin Usage
Upper Cumberland Regional Medical Director Dr. Don Grisham is warning the public against treating COVID with Ivermectin. Grisham said the drug is used by veterinarians to treat animal parasites like heartworms and roundworms. Grisham said the FDA, CDC and WHO have all issued statements saying Ivermectin is not authorized or approved to treat COVID. “The […]
Hazardous Household Waste Drop-Off At Overton Fairgrounds Saturday
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will provide a mobile hazardous waste collection service at the Overton County Fairgrounds on Saturday. Solid Waste Director Gary Smith said collection service will take anything from household cleaners, to pool chemicals, to paint thinner. Smith said it’s important to dispose of hazardous waste properly. “Mainly just keep […]
All Clay County Schools Getting Surveillance Upgrades
The Clay County School System is boosting its school safety with upgrades across the district’s surveillance system. There will be 24 new cameras in total, with Hermitage Springs getting 15 of the new cameras. The total cost is roughly $13,000 which will be completely covered by a Safe Schools grant. Clay County High School is […]
Crossville Pursuing Main Street Property For Recreation Center
Crossville is expanding its location options for the future indoor recreation center. City Manager Greg Wood said property purchased on Webb Avenue has shown potential development issues. Wood said the city’s attorney will now pursue property on Main Street to increase the recreation center’s visibility. “One big reason for doing the recreation center in the […]
Two Injuried And One Charged After Exit 299 Tractor Trailer Accident
An accident involving multiple tractor trailers near exit 299 on I-40 resulted in two injuries and one charge of failing to exercise due care Thursday. Tennessee Highway Patrol reports 70-year-old Bobby Gene Williams was traveling east and collided with a cable barrier. As a result, the barrier entered the west bound lane and struck another […]
Nostrom Guilty In Cumberland Bus Garage Murder Of Two
A Cumberland County jury found Warren Nostrom guilty Thursday on two counts of first degree premeditated murder. The 76-year-old man convicted in the death of Joy J. Nostrom and Mark Gunter. The two shot to death at the Cumberland County Schools Bus garage in September, 2018. Nostrom sentenced to a life in prison, or a […]
18 Compete In Crossville’s Got Talent To Be Most Talented Of Cumberland County
See what the people of Crossville have to offer at Crossville’s Got Talent. Tickets are on sale now for the September 25th finale at Palace Theater. Producer Ruth Lucas said all the proceeds from the $12 admission will help fund programs for the Fair Park Senior Center. “It started about 10 years ago,” Lucas said. […]
Cookeville Water Seeks Funding For Water Plant Expansion
The Cookeville Water Department has applied for funding to expand capacity at its Center Hill Lake water treatment plant. Community Development Partners is assisting the city with the $17.5 million EPA loan application. President Evan Saunders said the current water plant’s capacity approaches 80 percent use, a level where the state recommends an expansion. “That’s […]
