CDC Predicting Larger Flu Season Than Recent Years
This year’s flu season expected to hit harder than years in recent years. That’s according to Cookeville Regional Medical Center Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter. She said the Center for Disease Control is sensing a bigger trend in its early predictions. “They believe that’s probably due to people not masking as much,” Etter said. “And […]
Genesis House Uses Safe At Home Program To Keep Victims Confidential
A state program called Safe at Home has helped the Genesis House keep domestic violent victims confidential. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett highlighted the program as a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Executive Director Melissa Garrett said the program provides victims a substitute address so they cannot be tracked after relocating from a […]
Jackson Co. Applying For Solid Waste Grant
Jackson County Commission applying for a $50,000 solid waste grant. Mayor Randy Heady said the grant pool had closed down during the pandemic and had recently opened back up. He said the funding has to go towards recycling mechanisms. “The three things we are looking to go for is a new tow motor, our tow […]
White Co. Sheriff’s New Phone System Going Well
White County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a new phone system. Sheriff Steve Page said the replacement was made possible through a recent grant opportunity. He said the previous phone system was over 20 years old and used multiple numbers. “It’s digital and that helps us with our answering service and being able to transfer the […]
White Co Building Inspector Wants To Better Enforce Permits Once Starting
White County Building Codes Inspector Brett Nash wants residents to know that he will have a renewed focus on building permits once the county transitions away from the state. Nash said decks, detached garages and home additions over 200 square feet will require a permit. Something that the state has not strictly regulated in the […]
Residents Evacuated As Fire Crews Work To Contain Wildfire In Warren County
National Guard helicopters arrived in Warren County Tuesday to help fight a wildfire that started Monday evening. The aerial support came after County Executive Terry Bell declared a state of emergency. The helicopters have coordinated at least two drops of water on the flames located behind Isha. The Warren County Sheriff’s Department reported that 35 […]
Concrete Mixing Company Opens Tennessee Avenue Facility
A concrete mixing company has opened its new Cookeville facility on Tennessee Avenue. Danial Bugbee is the President of Garrott Brothers Ready Mix-Concrete. Bugbee said the facility brings about 15 new jobs to the area. “I think the spot on Tennessee Avenue is just a great logistic spot to get around the city and the […]
Jackson Co. Approves Covering Cost Of Employee Insurance
Jackson County Commission approved covering the cost of a 10 percent health insurance increase at its Monday night meeting. County Mayor Randy Heady said the increase does not require amending the county’s budget, as the county budget committee planned to cover the increase during the budgeting process. He said the increase was a significant leap […]
White Co “Hemorrhaging” Money Paying For Transfer Of Trash
White County Commissioner Derrick Hutchings said the county is hemorrhaging money by the way it is currently operating its trash operations. The White County Solid Waste Committee spent more than two hours Monday night discussing rate increases. Hutchings said the county needs to try and offset the costs by reevaluating rates that have not been […]
UCDD UCHRA Director Wants Region-Wide EMS Wage Study
UCDD UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley wants to conduct an EMS pay and benefit study to help local staffing issues. Farley said local leaders at a recent mayor’s retreat expressed concern about workforce issues. “It’s been a part of county government that you have seen a lot of changes in,” Farley said. “You’ve seen employees […]
