School Board On Fence About Board Meeting Locations
The White County School Board must still decide whether it will continue to hold meetings at district schools or move them all to the central office next year. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the original schedule for next year had all meetings located at the district central office. Board Member Dewayne Howard said he […]
CRMC Now Offering Dry Needling Treatment
Cookeville Regional Medical Center Sports Medicine is now offering a new form of treatment called dry needling. Dry needling inserts thin and flimsy needles into the skin at strategic locations to relieve pain. Sports Physical Therapist Dr. David Maldonado said dry needling is similar to acupuncture. “Dry needling is the Western medicine approach to essentially […]
Some 50% Clay 3rd, 4th Graders ELA Proficient
Roughly half of Clay County’s third and fourth graders hit Language Arts proficiency on their April TCAP scores. Clay County Schools Instructional Supervisor Misty Strong said 37 of 69 total third graders scored proficient or better, with 31 of 65 fourth graders hitting the mark. She said only two third graders will be retained, as […]
Cookeville Police Unveil New Armored Vehicle
The Cookeville Police Department will officially showcase its new Terradyne Armored Rescue Vehicle at Pop Power Saturday. Major Scott Winfree said the vehicle is designed to provide cover to injured civilians or officers during a violent crime. He said if an officer if wounded during a hostage situation with a perpetrator barricaded in a structure, […]
McMinnville Hosting Juneteenth Celebration Saturday
Young Men United will host the 22nd annual Juneteenth Celebration in McMinnville Saturday. Juneteenth remembers June 19, 1865, when word got to Galveston, Texas that enslaved people were now free. Young Men United Vice President Ella Richmond said the event is designed to unite the community. “It doesn’t matter what color you are, what race […]
Cookeville Hosts Softball Tournament, Major Tourism Draw
As the Mojo Moneyball Classic Softball Tournament comes to Cookeville this weekend, the impact on the economy could be the homerun. Tourism Director Shan Stout said sports tourism from big tournaments serve as a economic driver for hotels, restaurants, and local stores. She said the Visitors Bureau will offer each participant a travel guide highlighting […]
UCDD Spreading Awareness On Elder Abuse Day
Elder Abuse Awareness Day is Saturday, UCDD spreading the word about a crime that impacts one in ten elderly adults nationwide. Advocate Trent Carter said there are multiple types of elder abuse. With physical abuse, a common reason is an increase in the responsibility of the caretaker. “Some extra help with things, paying bills and […]
White County School Board Deliberating Fundraisers
The White County School Board concerned about burdening the community with athletic fundraisers as teams work to manage program expenses. Board Member Tracy Fowler said several local businesses had approached her about being approached repeatedly by teams looking for money. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said finding a balance between helping teams stay afloat and […]
Golf Fundraiser For UC Patients In Need
For the 22nd year, the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Foundation is putting on its annual golf tournament fundraiser at the Golden Eagle Golf Club August 15 and 16. The tournament will have morning flights and afternoon flights both days to accommodate the tournament’s growing size. Executive director of the CRMC Foundation, John Bell said that […]
New Retail Center Plan Gets Variances
A new plan for a proposed retail center at the corner of I-40 and Willow Avenue received three variance approvals from Cookeville’s Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday night. The new plan submitted by Nashville-based Development Management Group includes two major retailers, a 128,000 square foot anchor and a 107,000 square foot anchor with a 28,188 […]
