Livingston Regional Recognized For Best Practices Reducing Infant Deaths
For the second year in a row, Livingston Regional Hospital received state recognition for practices that reduce infant mortality rates. Livingston Regional one of just 11 facilities statewide that received a BEST Award. Women’s Center Nursing Director Sheila Garrett said the hospital was honored for its progress in breastfeeding, early elective delivery reduction and safe […]
Cumberland River Hospital Has Been Maintained Since Closure
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he has not finalized a deal to sell the facility. Attorney William Birdwell gave an update on the contract negotiations to the Celina Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. Birdwell represents the “group of individuals” interested in the hospital. Presley said he has maintained the facility since it closed […]
Putnam Education Partnership Announces New Service Award
The Putnam Education Partnership introduced a new annual award Wednesday in honor of a member and the foundation’s 10th year of serving families. Board President Brandon Smith presented the Rick Burnett Servant’s Heart Award. Partnership Board Member and Pastor Rick Burnett said he credits the honor to the volunteers that make the program possible. “Second […]
Man Arrested On Felony Charge After Driveway Scam
A man allegedly responsible for a driveway scam in Jackson County was arrested in White County Tuesday. Dennis Howard allegedly took $3,000 to develop a driveway on Cummins Mills Road. After multiple attempts by the victim, the work was not completed and a refund was unsuccessful. Howard was indicted on a felony charge for actions […]
New Bill Could Remove Barriers For Retired Teachers To Help Schools
Senator Ken Yager hoping to help with teacher and substitute shortage through a bill that will allow educators or staff that have retired to be re-employed without losing retirement benefits. Yager said that many retirees are already helping their local school districts and want to continue to help, but are being held back by current […]
Biz Foundry Celebrates New Sparta Location Thursday
The Biz Foundry will officially celebrate the opening of a new Sparta office at a ribbon cutting Thursday. President Jeff Brown said the new location marks the third in the region that provides entrepreneurs office space as they try to start a company. “We’re charged with developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region to help […]
Feasibility Study Deems “Sufficient Demand” For Commercial Flight In The UC
An independent feasibility study done for the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has deemed there is a “sufficient demand” for commercial flights out of the region Airport Manager Dean Selby said that the results came back even stronger than he anticipated. He said the study was the first step in the process. “Now we just need […]
Tennessee Tech Foundation Board Welcomes Three New Members
The Tennessee Tech University Foundation Board of Directors has appointed three new members: Alfonzo Alexander, Nathan Burton and Amy New. The Foundation Board is comprised of distinguished Tech alumni and friends who have shown a continued interest in the university and the advancement of higher education. Kevin Braswell is the Vice President for University Advancement. […]
Monterey High School Recognized For 100 Percent Of Eligible Students Registered To Vote
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited Monterey High School Wednesday to give the Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award. Hargett said that the award was started to try and incentivize schools to get their students to vote. He said through the work of two students and their instructor, the school had registered 100 percent […]
Baxter Working To Clean Hydraulic Fluid Leak On First Avenue
A city tractor has leaked hydraulic fluid along First Avenue in Baxter Wednesday afternoon. Police Chief Danny Holmes said a hydraulic hose busted that leaked fluid onto the pavement. He said that it has not gotten into the water. “Nothing that the citizens of Baxter should be worried about except to avoid First Avenue South […]
