CRMC CEO Paul Korth Announces Plans To Retire
Cookeville Regional Medical Center CEO Paul Korth announced Wednesday his intent to retire this May. Korth has been with the medical center for 24 years, serving as CEO since 2013. He said you never know when it will be, but now was the right time to step away. “It was something when I became the […]
Jackson Commission Appropriates Dollars To Renovate New Service Building
The Jackson County Commission approved some $200,000 in federal funding to prepare its new county services building. The county purchased some 10 acres next to the Gainesboro Dollar General that included an existing building. Mayor Randy Heady said the money would be used on a new roof and some demolition work. “We’ll do that build […]
Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Elects Officers In First Meeting
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority appointed its officers during its first-ever meeting at Cumberland Mountain State Park Tuesday night. County Appointee Greg Hanson was elected as chair. He was not present for the meeting and attended via phone. County Appointee Sean Stephens was elected as vice-chair. City Appointee Kevin Chamberlin was appointed as Secretary. He […]
Exercise Caution When Navigating Icy Walkways
Freezing rain and icy conditions Tuesday could create dangerous conditions, especially for porches and walkways. Clay County EMA Director Kyle Haney said when these conditions occur, the department tends to see an uptick in orthopedic injuries from individuals falling and hurt themselves. He said this is most common with the older population. Haney said these […]
Cookeville Leisure Services Finalizing Upgrades To Old Police HQ
Cookeville Leisure Services making gains on improvements to the old police department headquarters. Director Rick Woods said the administrative offices have already fully moved in. He said the biggest impact is to CPAC users who utilize the rest of the building. “We now have all of the levels of the building,” Woods said. “We’ve added […]
Cookeville Gas Department Seeking To Replace Backhoe
Cookeville Gas Department seeking another backhoe to replace its failing one. Director Amber Greenwood said without purchase approval on Thursday, the department expects a five percent cost increase in June. “This backhoe would replace a 2005 John Deer backhoe that has had a host of mechanical issues the past few months,” Greenwood said. “This is […]
