Fall Football Arrives As Does Opportunity For Gambling Addiction, According To Local Expert
The first full football weekend of the fall has arrived with both college and professional football on the docket. And with it, a lot of advertising for betting on football. A Senior Clinical Director at Volunteer Behavioral Health said gambling addiction is on the rise. Greg Lewis said the chance for addiction increases as football […]
Cookeville Police Respond to Vandalism In City Parks, Have Lead In Dogwood Park Vandalism
Cookeville Police will be increasing their presence in city parks over the coming weeks following multiple vandalism incidents. Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said police are increasing their drive-throughs in parks as well as increasing patrols. Leonard said after reviewing cameras in the area, police are following up a potential lead in the Dogwood Park Labor Day […]
Zavala Named Cookeville High Dean Of Students
Claudia Zavala has been named Cookeville High School’s Dean of Students. Zavala has served 19 years at the school, in the role of Spanish teacher, Vital Lab Facilitator and Assistant Principal. She takes over for Karen Trentham who is serving as Cookeville High School Interim Principal. “I am most excited about working with students, faculty, […]
White County Athletic Department Increases Medical Training Frequency Based On New Law
White County School coaches are ahead of the curve on a new Tennessee law requiring background checks, specialized training in sudden cardiac arrest and CPR, and testing student athletes for concussions. Athletic Director Terry Crain said the district already provided medical training to coaches as recommended by the American Heart Association. Crain said the training […]
Sheriffs Department & Cookeville Police Looking To Question Man
The Putnam County Sheriffs Department and Cookeville Police are asking for your help in finding a man for questioning. 33-year-old Luther Glass stands 6-0, weighing 130. He is a black man last seen wearing a grey shirt and carrying a red backpack. Glass was last seen leaving the Cookeville square, walking south on North Washington […]
45th Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival Returns To Fall Creek Falls
The 45th Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival Returns to Fall Creek Falls this weekend. The objective of the Mountaineer Folk Festival is to support the development of arts and crafts in the state of Tennessee. While the festival will host nearly 100 arts and crafts sellers, Fall Creek Falls Park Curator Tommy Solomon said the festival […]
UCHRA Seeking Job Applicants For Program To Assist Elderly, Others At Home
UCHRA currently hiring for a program that keeps the elderly and others with declining health in their home and out of assisted living facilities. Choices is a service administered through TennCare, providing services so people can age in their home as long as possible. UCHRA Community Service Manager Jennifer Knepp said the program is extremely […]
Sparta Approves Process To Begin City Hall Roof, HVAC Replacement
City of Sparta officials launching the process to replace the City Hall roof and HVAC system. The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Thursday night to accept bids for the two projects. Mayor Jerry Lowery said he received pictures earlier this week during a heavy rain event, showing it raining harder insider the building than outside. […]
VITAL Enrollment Down In Putnam, Elementary Capacity Spread Out Across System
The biggest change in the Putnam County Schools’ enrollment through the first month of the school year, home schooled students and students enrolled through the VITAL program. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce reported to the School Board Thursday night. Pierce said roughly 248 fewer students had enrolled systemwide to begin the year, a decrease of 2.5 […]
