Pickett Applying For Grant For Ambulance And Fire Dept.
Pickett County is pursuing a grant for a new ambulance and equipment for its fire department. County Executive Carey Garner said that the grant could be worth at least $500,000. “We have two ambulances that will go out of service, one of them will be this year and one of them will be next year,” […]
CRMC Cases Double Since Dec. 1, Seeing Less Severe Cases
Cookeville Regional COVID cases have doubled since the beginning of the month. CRMC Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton said that as of Thursday, there are some 32 positive isolations in the facility. However, Shelton said that despite the increased numbers, the cases are less severe. “Of those 32, six of those are in ICU,” Shelton […]
Cookeville FD Pursuing $53,974 Grant To Upgrade Radio Equipment
Cookeville Fire Department is pursuing a grant to upgrade its radio equipment. Chief Benton Young said that the $53,974 Assistance to Firefighters Grant will be used to purchase 50 portable radios and 12 mobile radios for vehicles. “It’s a different frequency than what we’re currently on,” Young said. “And of course what we’re currently on […]
White Co. Missing Teens Positively Identified After DNA Testing
The remains from a car found in Calfkiller River earlier this month have been positively identified as White County missing teens Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel. The vehicle was discovered on December 1 by YouTube diver and recovery specialist Jeremy Sides. White County Sheriff Steve Page said DNA testing would be completed on the two […]
Four UC Walmarts To Stock COVID Oral Treatments
Four Upper Cumberland Walmarts will be stocking the newly-approved oral treatments for COVID-19. The Tennessee Department of Health announced shipments of the new Merck and Pfizer treatments will be shipped in very limited numbers. You can find these treatments at the Algood, McMinnville, Crossville, and Jamestown Supercenters.
New Year’s Resolutions Based On Guilt Can Cause Mental Harm
New Year’s resolutions that are driven by guilt can be more harmful than helpful. That is according to local psychotherapist Dr. David Eisenmenger. He said if a fitness goal is not completed, it can cause a sense of failure that leads to self hatred. “One of the places is comparing yourself to other people and […]
Christmas Trees Can Provide Bird And Fish Habitats Once Discarded
The presents are gone and the ornaments are up, but what should you do with that live Christmas tree? If you do not want to trash it, Van Buren County Ag Extension Director Chris Binkley said the foliage has many other uses that can benefit nature. “Christmas trees make a nice bird habitat,” Binkley said. […]
Make Smart Decisions When It Comes To New Year’s Celebrations
Drunk driving is even more of a concern this year with New Year’s Eve on a Friday night. Overton Sheriff John Garrett said that in order to keep everyone safe, it’s important to plan ahead with your celebrations. “If you’re going to celebrate New Year’s Eve and there’s going to be drinking involved in your […]
Tech Receives $37,492 In Grants For Professional Exam Prep
Tennessee Tech will receive some $37,492 in state grant funds for student professional exam preparation. $24,492 will go to the support of student development for exam prep, $11,000 will be used for equipment purchases, and $2,000 will be used for software licensure. Tech is one of 12 universities receiving grants that total over $362,000 from […]
Clay Continuing Health Department Upgrades With Grant Funding
Clay County is continuing work upgrading parts of the county’s health department. Mayor Dale Reagan said that the building had last received some upgrades about 10 years ago. He said they are now working the HVAC systems following the completion of the basement upgrades. “To do that to bring that up to date and do […]
