BonDeCroft Addition Has Caused Some Utility Issues As Crews Continue Digging
The addition to White County Schools’ BonDeCroft Elementary School progressing but not without some inconveniences. The school closed for one day due to a water line leak in January. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said again this week, the gas supply was interrupted causing the school to go without supply for a day. “They ensured […]
US Senator Bill Hagerty Opens New Cookeville District Office
U.S Senator Bill Hagerty visited Cookeville Wednesday morning opening a new office for constituent services. The district office is located on the third floor of the U.S. Post Office on Broad Street. Hagerty said this marks the first time a U.S. Senate office has been established in the Upper Cumberland. “The Upper Cumberland in my […]
State Court Of Appeals Orders Full Restitution Hearing For Former Fentress Finance Employee
The State Court of Appeals has ordered a full restitution hearing for a former Fentress County finance department employee. Kellye Rhea Crabtree pled guilty in June 2021 on theft of property over $60,000 and two other charges. The incident involved Crabtree’s work in the finance department from 2014-2018 in which she allegedly stole more than […]
CRMC Board To Renew Infection Control Monitor Software
Cookeville Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees taking the next step on a software purchase for infection monitoring. COO Buffy Key said the software helps the infection prevention department and pharmacy regulate antibiotics more efficiently. She said in regulating the medicine, it helps staff to monitor infection identification, analysis, and reporting. “It makes sure that […]
Weather Radio And Plan Of Action Keys For Severe Weather Awareness Week
It is Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week, a time for families to prepare before stormy weather arrives. Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith said the main key is to stay alert and have multiple sources for storm notifications. “The best thing to have is a weather radio,” Smith said. “They are battery backed up. If […]
Overton Fair Board Seeking Students To Join Junior Board
The Overton County Fair Board accepting applications for its junior fair board. Board member Sonia McCowan said Overton students grade 7 through 12 can apply. “It helps them become more aware of working with the public,” McCowan said. “Seeing what all it takes to put on an event or give back to their community. It […]
Putnam Budget Committee Set, Calendar Approved Outlining Road Ahead
The Putnam County Budget Committee has been formed. Mayor Randy Porter appointed nine commissioners Tuesday that include: Kim Bradford, Chris Cassetty, Chevin Eldridge, Dale Moss, Kathy Reel, Ben Rodgers, Sam Sandlin, Jonathan Williams and Darren Wilson. “There’s always a lot more people that want to be on the budget committee than there are spaces,” Porter […]
Pickett Commission Rebids Bill Dance Feasibility Study
After not receiving bids on the first feasibility study, Pickett County Commission decided Tuesday night to rebid a study on upgrades at Dale Hollow Lake. The project includes work on the area near the Obey River Campgrounds as the site for the Bill Dance Signature Lakes program. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said since the original […]
Food Insecurity In Clay County Could Be Alleviated By New Dollar General Market
A new possibility to bring more groceries and fresh produce opportunities to Celina will have a positive impact on food insecurity. A new Dollar General Market could be on the way to the community. Tennessee Tech Agriculture Professor Dennis Duncan said the Clay County population under the age of 18 has a food insecurity rate […]
Rural Reimagined Announces Nearly $145K in Faculty Research Grants
Tennessee Tech’s Rural Reimagined program awarding some $144,000 in grant for faculty research projects. Administrative Chair Michael Aikens said the 10 faculty projects range from mental health projects, drug abuse projects, engineering, and food insecurity. He said working with the faculty projects will help continue to expand Rural Reimagined’s presence in the 76 rural counties […]
