CRMC Using New Opioid Funds For Navigator Program
Cookeville will send additional opioid abatement money to Cookeville Regional to assist residents through its Substance Abuse Navigator Program. Substance Abuse Navigator John Johnson told the CRMC Board of Trustees Thursday the program is designed to help connect patients who visit the hospital to recovery services and navigate the recovery process. Johnson said navigating the […]
Fentress Volunteer Rescue Squad Fundraiser Underway
The Fentress County Volunteer Rescue Squad kicked off its annual picture fundraiser Thursday. Rescue Squad Captain James Strong said the picture fundraiser is a long-standing tradition in Fentress County. Strong said a photography studio goes door to door to collect money from residents, and those who donate $30 or more can get an 8×5 family […]
White County Farmer Adcock Wins State Fair Hay Title
A White County farmer wins this year’s Hay Champion Award at the 2025 Tennessee State Fair for having the best orchard grass in Tennessee. Farmer Dwight Adcock said he grew up on a farm and has been around agriculture his entire life. Adcock said he has cattle, which means he has to produce hay. Adcock […]
Saturday Is Grief Awareness Day, Validation Important
Saturday is Grief Awareness Day, a chance to understand more about the grieving process and to encourage open communication on the issue. Heart of the Cumberland Community Progam Manager Kim Mendoza said grief is the cost of loving someone. Mendoza said love changes after death because of the way people adjust to separation. Mendoza said […]
Burks Gym Renamed to Honor Former Teacher, Coach
The Burks Elementary gym renamed in the honor of the late teacher and volleyball coach Susan Kirkpatrick, known by her students as Ms. KP. Burks Elementary Principal Heather Tinch said Kirkpatrick taught PE, and she was Monterey High School’s first volleyball coach. Tinch said Kirkpatrick passed away suddenly in 2013. Tinch said scheduled work on […]
Putnam Schools Practicing Emergency Drills This Week
Putnam County Emergency Management and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office are visiting schools across the county this week to practice emergency drills. The drills covered severe weather, fire, and intruder scenarios. EMA Director Brandon Smith said the drills this week have gone well. “We always have good conversations with our administrators and with our schools,” […]
Celina Aldermen Put Liquor By The Drink On ’26 Ballot
Celina Aldermen have approved adding Liquor By The Drink to the 2026 election ballot. Alderman Kenny Westmoreland said this is not the first time Celina has explored the issue, as residents voted against it during the early 90s. Westmoreland was the only alderman to vote against sending it to the ballot, but he said the […]
Roane State, Tech Begin New Project Management Collaboration
A new agreement between Roane State Community College and Tennessee Tech paving a degree path for project management majors. Roane State President Dr. Chris Whaley said the agreement helps Roane State students know how to transfer and tells them exactly what courses they will take and when. Whaley said this is essentially a road map […]
Week 2 Sees Upper Cumberland Teams Traveling, Hosting
Week Two of football begins tomorrow with an early kickoff and concludes with Upper Cumberland teams squaring off. Upperman travels to the East Coast to battle Greeneville. Upperman looks for a repeat of last week, totaling over 400 yards as a team in less than three quarters against Knoxville Webb. Greeneville shut out Morristown West […]
TN Tech’s Wilder Using Camps, Recruiting To Add Depth
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles football head coach Bobby Wilder saw summer camps and training camps shift his team’s approach this offseason. The Golden Eagles used their summer time to stay on campus. The team spent eight weeks in part of a program that includes training and preparation for the season. Wilder said he works with […]
