Big Beautiful Bill May Have Mixed Impact On Rural Hospitals
Cookeville Regional Medical Center CEO Buffy Key said the total impact of the new federal budget may be a mixed impact on rural hospitals. Key said she does have some concerns with the new bill, especially as it relates to Medicaid. “I do think there’s some reasons to probably look at Medicaid a little closer,” […]
Young People Learn Through Annual Conservation Contest
The Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District holding a stewardship poster contest for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade. The District’s Lynn Carey said the annual contest allows the Conservation District a chance to reach out to young people with information about habitats and their importance. “We feel that the future for conservation itself […]
Watch Out For Baby Copperheads Near Woods, Gardens
The end of summer begins the baby copperhead season across the Upper Cumberland. Cumberland University Emeritus Biology Professor Danny Bryan said baby copperheads can be commonly found this time of year, soon after they are born. Bryan said baby copperheads may be spotted in edge areas. “What I mean by edge, along the edge of […]
Cookeville Considering Changes To Code Payments
The Cookeville City Council considering amending the municipal code regarding taxpayer and consumer payments. Cookeville City Clerk Darian Coons said the amended code will state that the city may accept payment options of cash, checks, money orders, e-checks, and card payments from taxpayers and consumers for the payment of taxes, goods, or services provided by […]
Crossville Council Frustrated With Fire Station Two Progress
Some Crossville City Council frustrated after learning the Fire Station Two project running behind schedule. The contractor had asked for 41 weather days to extend the project completion date. Council Member Mark Fox said he does not agree with weather as a reason for the project being behind schedule. “I personally have driven by the […]
Overton Working To Reopen Senior Center Amid Renovations
Overton County still working to reopen the Senior Center, closed since the former director retired several weeks ago. The county initially closed the senior center while searching for a new director, but has since extended the closure as the senior center is under renovation. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said a reopening date has not […]
White County Gets $250K For New Recreational Pavilion
White County will use some $250,000 in Three Star Grant money to build a new pavilion at the David Culley Recreational Complex. White County Three-Star Grant coordinator Brooke Luna said the 28×24-foot ADA accessible pavilion will be constructed near the baseball fields and will include ADA sidewalks, ADA restrooms, and electrical access. Luna said the […]
Putnam Filling Commission Vacancy At Next Meeting
Putnam County will look to fill the District Seven vacancy on the county commission at the next meeting later this month. Registered voters of the county may submit names to the commission for consideration. A member of the commission must nominate the individual. The vacancy comes after Commissioner AJ Donadio recently moved outside of District […]
Stone Cheerleading Performing With Mostly New Girls
Stone Memorial’s cheer team will see nine freshmen perform this season. That stands as the youngest Lady Panthers cheer team ever. Stone Memorial Cheerleading Head Coach Jordan Houston said she continues to be impressed by how much those freshmen have grown. “They have all just really grown close over the summer,” Houston said. “And that […]
Upperman Middle Seeks STEM Lab, Student Career Exploration
Upperman Middle School wants to add a STEM Lab for career exploration, pending School Board approval. Putnam County CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said new Upperman Principal Amber Campbell came from recent STEM Lab recipient Algood Middle. Vester said Campbell wanted Upperman students to have the same opportunity. “We’ve seen great success with student engagement in […]
