Cookeville-Putnam NAACP Chapter Hosting MLK Day Celebration
Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP planning its celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16th. Branch President Tom Savage said the keynote speaker will be Gloria Sweet-Love, President of the Tennessee State Conference NAACP. Savage said all from the community are welcome to attend and to honor Dr. King’s legacy. “It’s a meaningful holiday, it’s […]
Protect Yourself And Your Family From Illness This Holiday Season
With large gatherings expected during the holiday season, Cookeville Regional Medical Center prepping for an uptick in flu and COVID cases. CRMC Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said an uptick in sickness is common after holiday gatherings. She said there are several ways to protect yourself and your family while together. “You can make sure […]
Fentress Inching Closer To Opening ER
Roof work at Fentress County’s standalone ER is nearly complete. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said water line installation is finishing up as well. He said once the waterline is complete they can begin paving the parking lot. “And then they have to do a lot of cleanup work and the inside will have all new […]
Overton Sheriff’s Department Using Grant Funding For Equipment Upgrades
Overton County Sheriff’s Department using grant funding to help upgrade equipment. Chief Deputy Tim Poore said the funds will help purchase new tablets and tasers. He said the average taser costs $2,500. “We’ve been made aware that five years is all that these companies will back,” Poore said. “So pretty much the life of that […]
Exercise Caution If Needing To Use Alternative Heating Sources
Local Fire Departments cautioning individuals using alternative heating sources during cold days. Cookeville Battalion Chief Cliff Venters said the concern occurs when the power goes out and people look for ways to stay warm. “Some of the things that we were worry is making sure that if you use any kind of heater that uses […]
