Large Boulder Still Blocking Cane Creek Road In Van Buren
T-DOT crews are still working to clear Cane Creek Road in Van Buren County after a large boulder fell from a bluff Tuesday night. This occurred at log mile 4.5 on Highway 285. Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said the boulder is roughly 12 to 14 feet long, seven feet tall and seven feet wide. Bradley said […]
Byrdstown Hosting 50’s Themed Movie Night And Other Activities Friday
It is movie night in Byrdstown this Friday. Mayor Sam Gibson said the outdoor movie series continues with Grease the movie screened at the pavilion across from city hall. Gibson said the 50’s themed night begins at 6:00 p.m. with the film beginning at sundown. “During that night, they’re also going to do some contests […]
Van Buren Approves 15-Month Bonus For County Employees
The majority of Van Buren County Employees will receive a 15-month bonus after Commissioners approved the use of COVID money Tuesday night. The county plans to issue a single check to employees in November. Commissioner Bill Mosley said these men and women showed up and keep the county going through the pandemic. “I hope all […]
CRMC Wants To Begin Work On West Tower’s 4th And 5th Floors
Cookeville Regional Medical Center wants to move forward with renovations of the West Tower’s 4th and 5th floors. The CRMC Board of Trustees Planning Committee approved the plan Tuesday night to begin architectural and engineering plans with Gresham-Smith. CEO Paul Korth said that he wants the project to begin work now, so they can begin […]
Monterey Considering New Bee Rock Hours And Kiosk For Guests
Continuing issues of late night Bee Rock visitors could lead to modified park hours. Monterey’s Board of Aldermen will consider changing the hours to sunrise to sunset after Tuesday’s Building and Grounds Committee meeting. Garden Inn Owner Mirtha Kopec said people continue to wander into the private property of the neighboring inn. “Then, we can […]
