Cookeville Regional CEO Named To Tennessee Non-Profit Position
Cookeville Regional Medical Center CEO Buffy Key has been appointed to a board of directors position. Key will serve on the Tennessee Hospital Association Board of Directors. The THA is a not-for-profit organization that advocates for the interests of hospitals, health systems and other healthcare organizations in the state. Key brings 32 years of healthcare […]
Cookeville High Athletic Director Eyes Indoor Softball Hitting Facility
Cookeville High School wants to add an indoor softball facility. Currently the softball team shares a facility with the the baseball team. Athletic Director Adam Kefauver said he has gotten permission to take bids and has spoken to architects and other contractors. Kefauver said the conversations he has had with contractors has gone well. “Weather […]
Veteran Healthcare Executive Director Excited About Putnam Expansion
Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s Executive Director visited a Putnam County veterans day event Wednesday, expressing optimism about a larger Cookeville clinic. The system is planning on opening a large clinic in the county by 2026. Executive Director Michael Renfrow said the planned clinic will be double the size of the current clinic. It will also […]
Book By Putnam Native Reaches Number Two On Amazon In The First Week
A new book by Putnam native Charlynda Scales debuted at number three on Amazon on the day of its release, reaching number two the next day. The book is titled “Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline” and chronicles Scales’ failures in her journey. Scales said the positive reception went beyond anything she had expected when releasing […]
Bids Slightly Over Expectation For Warren Senior Center Roof Project
Bids to replace parts of the roof at the Three Star Mall for a new Warren County Senior Center came in slightly over budget. Warren County Executive Terry Bell said the bid came in at $452,000. Bell said while that number is some $50,000 higher than expected, it is well within the range set by […]
Scammers Using Overton School’s Absenteeism Program To Get Personal Info
Scammers are utilizing a program designed to help Overton County students and families with absenteeism in an attempt to gain personal information. Someone is contacting families and portraying themselves as being affiliated with Engage Tennessee, a state initiative launched in the county. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said students provide all the information needed to […]
Clay Discusses Inmate Housing Options With Putnam Sheriffs Dept
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department has reached out to Putnam County about housing inmates in the expanded Putnam County Jail. Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone said he spoke with Putnam County Jail Administrator Tim Nash about entering into a long-term contract to house Clay County inmates. “Even if we started a jail today, we’re two […]
Algood Online Water Payment System Offline Due To Vendor Issue
Algood’s online water bill payment system is offline due to a systemwide issue with the vendor. City Administrator Keith Morrison said this is the first problem of this nature the city has encountered with its outside vendor. Morrison said the vendor is having issues system-wide and has currently shut down their overall service to fix […]
Dodson Branch Assistant Principal, Teacher Face Charges Following Paddling
A Dodson Branch Elementary Assistant Principal and a Teacher face assault charges following a paddling incident. A male student was paddled twice at the school by his teacher, Jackson Patterson, while the assistant principal, Tena Lynn, was present. The paddling took place in early October. The student complained of pain in his buttocks and was […]
Sparta Judge Arrested And Charged With DUI
Sparta Judge Macey Gurley arrested Friday on charges of DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. The White County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the booking and charges against the 34 year old Gurley. Gurley posted bond on Saturday. Gurley was appointed Sparta Municipal Judge in September of 2022.
