Police: UC Kids Still Left In Cars On Hot Days
With temperatures over 90 again Wednesday, an Upper Cumberland Police Chief said his department still gets calls about children unattended in a hot car. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said the calls come a handful of times each year. Smith said leaving a child in a car during this time of year is irresponsible. “At […]
Center Hill Lake To Host Wakeboarding Event
Center Hill Lake will play host to a wakeboarding competition that brings some of the nation’s best to the Upper Cumberland this weekend. The water sport features riders towed by a motorboat across its wake allowing the rider to perform aerial maneuvers. Pates Ford Media Manager Jeff Eslick said the best wakeboarders are some of […]
Commissioners Want Employee Salary Study
The Overton County Budget Committee wants to see a salary study completed on county employee compensation. County Commissioners will consider a $2 raise for all county employees, the recommendation of the budget committee this week. Several Commissioners said the county could not afford more right now. Other Commissioners said they wanted to better understand how […]
Warren Executive Dismisses Animal Control Director
Warren County has dismissed Animal Control and Adoption Center Director Sherri Bradley from her duties due to insubordination and records management. County Executive Terry Bell said Bradley took great care of the animals. Bell said they had an issue with keeping records for quite some time. “We’ve been having issues for months and months at […]
Move-In Underway For New Park View School
Move-in has begun at the new Park View School with staff transferring operations to the new facility on Lee Seminary Road, south of I-40. Principal Melody Presley said they are getting new furniture with the new building so they are primarily focused on moving the supplies and basic necessities that each grade level leads. Presley […]
Methadone Clinic Hearing Delayed Till August
The state hearing on a proposed methadone clinic for Putnam County has been delayed until August. Cedar Recovery wants to open a facility along Burgess Falls Road, just outside the Cookeville City Limits. The proposal must be approved by the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission. The July hearing on the proposal has been delayed, according to […]
Williams Honored By State Hospitals Association
The Tennessee Hospital Association awarded State Representative Ryan Williams the 2024 Hospital Hero Award at Cookeville Regional Medical Center Wednesday. The award recognizes lawmakers who prioritize policy issues that contribute to the health and wellness of Tennesseans through support for hospitals. Williams advocated for financial relief for hospitals and secured over $110 million in funding […]
Fentress Senior Center Applying For Major Grant
The Fentress County Senior Center will apply for major grant from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging to fund various maintenance projects. Director Kelly Young said the grant provides up to $100,000 in funding for various purposes that can be chosen by the center. Young said the grant is similar to a $30,000 one […]
Fentress County Hosting Civil War Presentation
The Fentress County Historical Society is hosting a Civil War Presentation at the Fentress County Courthouse on Thursday. The presentation is called “The War For Southern Independence”. Member of the Historical Society Clark Matthews said the presentation will talk about Fentress County before, during, and after the Civil War. “The first skirmish that happens in […]
Van Buren Approve Health Department Remodel
The Van Buren County Commissioners approved a bid to remodel the Van Buren County Health Department Tuesday night. County Public Health Director Angela Slaven said the $247,000 project would be completely funded through a grant. Slaven said the department could use the funding to upgrade the plumbing for the building. “There may be some things […]
