Blackburn: Resolution Will Be Reached In Debt Default Deal
Senator Marsha Blackburn says she believes a resolution will soon be reached in the nation’s debt limit crisis. Blackburn said there is always a resolution to this kind of situation and she has no doubt it will be worked out. She said most people feel like there will be some cuts and restraints in federal […]
New State Legislation Makes Requirements For City Council Meetings
Some changes could be coming to the way the Cookeville City Council conducts its business. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said this comes as a result of two state legislation changes. She said one of those has to do with public comments during meetings, which they already allow at the end of the meeting or during public […]
Old Putnam Veterans Services Building Seeking Renters To Offset Costs
Now that the new Putnam County Veterans Services building is moved in and operating on Highway 70, what is next for the old building? Putnam County Veterans Organization leader Jimmie Loftis said right now, they are looking for additional rentals for some of the space left by the departure of the Veterans Services. “We hope […]
Putnam EMS Closes Out National Appreciation Week
Putnam County EMS closing out the end of National EMS Week, celebrating its personnel. Director Tommy Copeland they had spent the week eating meals together and giving out individual recognitions. He said it is important to honor the service of these crews, because the job is not easy. “We do things, go places, go through […]
CRMC Interim CEO Encouraged By Sen. Blackburn Visit
Cookeville Regional Interim CEO Buffy Key said she feels encouraged by Senator Marsha Blackburn’s recent visit. Key said she was proud that the Putnam County area had so much representation at the meeting, including several from the hospital. Key said Blackburn has done a great deal to try and bolster rural health opportunities. “I think […]
