Blood Assurance In Critical Need Of O+ Blood Donations
With multiple traumas over the last few weeks, Blood Assurance Cookeville is seeking donations on O-positive blood. As of Monday, Blood Assurance had about a one-day supply on its shelves. O-positive is the most common, with 38 percent of the population having that blood type. To encourage donations, all type-O donors who give double red […]
White Co. Youth Baseball/Softball League Searching For Ideas For Playing Locations
White County’s Youth Baseball and Softball League is searching for a place to play their season. President Don Pearcy said they will be unable to play at the usual fields behind the YMCA due to the construction of the city’s new splash pad. He said while they are excited for the splash pad to bring […]
Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity Closing Out Phase 3 Of West End Place Project
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity closing out West End Place Phase Three with five remaining lots left to develop. Habitat for Humanity Director of Construction Kevin Mears said they are getting ready to start Phase Four. “It’s been a great opportunity to bring affordable housing to the community,” Mears said. “And also to establish a […]
Crossville Fire And Rescue Makes Top Five In State For Data Analysis
Crossville Fire and Rescue ranked among the top five in the state for data analysis out of almost 600 departments by the Tennessee Fire Marshal’s Office. Chief Chris South said the department made a concentrated effort about two years ago to improve the recording and documentation of information. He said that effort, paired with employee […]
Cookeville’s Mini Burger Closed, General Manager Hopeful About Reopening
After more than 50 years in business, Cookeville landmark Mini Burger is closing its doors for the time being. General Manager Bianca Hawlik said the staff was called in Sunday for a last-minute meeting with the owners where they were told Saturday would be the last day they were open. She said while the restaurant […]
Three Putnam Inmates Transported To Hospital For Overdoses
Three inmates overdosed at the Putnam County Jail Monday morning, the second time in a month. Sheriff Eddie Farris said they have reason to believe it was from fentanyl brought in by an inmate booked around 12:30 this morning. Farris said the inmate was able to bring the narcotics in undetected. “The drugs are being […]
White Co. Bus Garage Achieves Perfect Score For Fifth Year In A Row
White County School System’s bus garage has received a perfect score on its inspection for the fifth year in a row. According to Maintenance and Transportation Supervisor Randy Alley, the department inspects everything from gear shifts to light bulbs. The White County Bus Garage employs two full-time mechanics. Robert Hawkins has maintained the county’s buses […]
Cumberland County Fair To Kick Off Next Week With New Additions
Cumberland County Fair to feature many new rides, events, and vendors next week with new carnival partner James Gang Amusements. Director Julie Thompson said their change in partnership came after the committee received several complaints from fairgoers last year. She said she is very excited about the new partnership and proud of what they have […]
Putnam County Schools Recruiting Substitute Teachers
The Putnam County School System is currently recruiting substitute teachers for the upcoming school year. The School System’s Amy Hall said the search for substitutes is going very well. She said there is always a need for good substitutes because they ensure the year continues smoothly even if a teacher has to take time off. […]
