CRMC Trying To Make Patient Payment Easier
Cookeville Regional Medical Center exploring new ways to ease the process of paying for treatment. Chief Information Officer Tim McDermott said when visiting the hospital, patients often get care from contracted providers like hospitalists, surgeons, and anesthesia providers. He said those providers handle their own billing separately from the hospital, and some patients may be […]
First Heat Of Summer, Think About Your Dogs
With the first 90 degree days of summer expected this weekend, a good reminder time for the danger of leaving pets in your car. Katy McNees is a veterinary assistant at Copeland Veterinary Hospital. She said a car left in direct sunlight can heat up to unsafe temperatures in as little as two minutes. McNees […]
Baxter’s First-Ever Fire Truck Back As Historic Artifact
Baxter’s first-ever fire truck has been reclaimed by the Friends of the Baxter Museum for parades and community events. Friends of the Depot President Glenn Jones said the 1946 Ford fire engine was auctioned off to the town of Dunlap, Tennessee years ago. He said it recently appeared in an online auction and he jumped […]
Warren Budget: Employee Raises, No Tax Change
Warren County’s proposed budget includes $2,500 raises for all full-time staff and no change to property tax. County Executive Terry Bell credits conservative spending for the county’s ability to offer pay bumps and build on its existing general fund balance. He said part-time employees will receive $1,250 raises. Bell said this was a smooth year […]
Putnam Schools Show ELA Proficiency Growth
Putnam County third and fourth graders showed growth in TCAP Language Arts proficiency results during end-of-year testing. Data released Thursday morning indicates a 3.1 percent increase from last year, with 46 percent of third graders showing Language Arts proficiency. The results show a 5.0 percent increase for fourth graders, with nearly half receiving proficient scores. […]
Hermitage Springs Playground Grand Opening Saturday
Hermitage Springs Elementary is inviting the community to the grand opening of its student-designed playground Saturday. Last month, First Lady Maria Lee and volunteers helped construct the facility. Kindergarten Teacher Jennifer Hayes said that in an area with few options for recreation, the playground is sure to be an excellent resource for residents. “People are […]
Canning Season Cooking Up Around Upper Cumberland
Canning season is now in full gear for many Upper Cumberland residents, a southern tradition that lives on. Canning is a process used to preserve and store produce. Putnam County UT Extension Director Michelle Parrott said that canning produce is essential to the Upper Cumberland. “The majority of our fruits and veggies are done you […]
