Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park 4-Phase Master Plan Complete
The future vision of Meadow Creek Park in Monterey will bring together community, ecology and recreation. The Board of Aldermen got its first look at the park master plan Monday. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said having that pathway to develop Meadow Creek is exciting. “To know that there is always going to be something going […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Gearing Up For Thanksgiving Meals
Cookeville Rescue Mission is gearing up for a busy Thanksgiving holiday. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said that the organization is busy prepping for their annual Thanksgiving meal, as well as their meals on wheels program. He said that despite this time of year being hard for some, their work helps to keep spirits up. “You […]
Fairfield Glade Garden Club Collabs With CCHS For Annual Poinsettia Sale
The Fairfield Glade Garden Club and Cumberland County High School horticulture program will be holding its annual poinsettia sale. Co-President Kathy Spancake said the five-day fundraiser begins November 29th. “Danny Wilson is the educator that we deal with and his class plants the plants in the fall when they come into school and they take […]
Warren Woman Charged With TennCare Fraud, Theft Of Services
A Warren County woman has been charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services for allegedly reporting custody of her child in order to receive health insurance benefits. 26-year-old Breanna Walters allegedly reported she had custody of her child to obtain TennCare healthcare insurance benefits. Walters continued to report her child as a dependent after […]
White Co. Schools Asking For Parents Assistance With Student Health And Safety
White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger released a statement Tuesday asking for parents’ help when it comes to students’ use of e-cigarettes, vapes, and even marijuana, particularly at the high school. While Dronebarger would not discuss an incident behind the statement, he said that it’s a group effort between the students, parents, and the […]
CRMC Updates Visitation Policies For Holiday Season
The approaching holiday season and a low number of in-house COVID patients has caused Cookeville Regional to change its visitation policy. Starting Wednesday, all general, ICU and COVID patients can have one visitor at a time with the option to swap out. Two visitors will be allowed for OB patients, and one visitor with no […]
Cookeville Planning Approves Preliminary Plats Totaling 115 Lots
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved four preliminary plats at its meeting Monday night for a total of proposed 115 lots. Planning Director Jon Ward said that number of homes projected is a testament to the city’s constant growth. “You know we just continue to see a healthy pipeline of projects in the city of Cookeville,” […]
Monterey Forming Grant Application For More Pedestrian Improvements
Monterey continued work Monday to create a walking corridor that loops around downtown Monterey. Grant Writer Dawn Kupferer led aldermen through a T-DOT grant application that would be the next step in the town’s connectivity plan. “The transportation alternative grant aligns perfectly with what we’ve been doing in Monterey for the last 10 years talking […]
Monterey Aldermen Approve COVID Bonuses For Employees
Monterey employees that worked through the pandemic will be receiving $4,000 bonuses. The Board of Aldermen approved the one-time payment Monday during a special called meeting. Aldermen Nathan Walker said employee appreciation and the number of city workers was the reasoning behind the amount. “First reason is that A, Monterey we like to take care […]
Lee Celebrates 13th Judicial District Recovery Courts’ 10 Graduates
Governor Bill Lee addressed the 10 graduates of the 13th Judicial District Recovery Courts Monday night at the Putnam County Courthouse. Lee said that the program was something that was near and dear to his heart. He said that when he became governor, he wanted to commit to providing pathways of opportunity to those who […]
