Turn Off Notifications To Help Lower Social Media Dependency
One local psychologist says trying to spend less time on a mobile device might be tougher than you think. Derrick Edwards suggests when trying to lower screen time, it can be helpful to turn off social media notifications. He said it is important to try and find a good balance, as finding alternatives to occupy […]
Putnam EMS To Host First Training Program For Advanced EMTs
Putnam County EMS set to host its first-ever advanced EMT courses this year. EMS Director Tommy Copeland said several years ago, the county approved funding to conduct EMT training in-house to help address staffing issues. He said now, they will be able to offer the next stepping stone in emergency medical training. “And when they […]
UC Regional Airport AWOS Upgrades Will Improve Local Forecasting
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has completed upgrades on its Automated Weather Operating System and has installed the equipment for a present weather sensor. Airport Manager Dean Selby said this will allow the airport to do more localized weather forecasting. He said they are now waiting for the National Weather Service to incorporate the sensor into […]
UCDD To Host Medicare Class Series
UCDD’s SHIP program will host the first in a series of classes to help Medicare beneficiaries get more clarity in their policies this Tuesday. SHIP/SMP Volunteer Coordinator Erin Perdue said that SHIP stands for State Health Insurance Assistance Program. She said that SHIP offers free and unbiased Medicare counseling to beneficiaries and their loved ones. […]
