Fentress Renews Contract With Manna House Ministries
Fentress County renewing its agreement with Manna House Ministries to continue supporting the organization’s addiction recovery services. Manna House Ministries Executive Director William Webb said the partnership with the county over the past three years has allowed Manna House to significantly expand its services locally. “What it really allowed us to do is serve people more […]
Moral Reconation Therapy Added To Clay County Approach
Clay County inmates preparing for successful reentry into society by completing a 12-step moral reconation therapy program. Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Dwayne Rich said the structured cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on improving decision-making skills and impulse control. Rich said the program targets the root causes of addiction and criminal behavior to […]
Vehicle Fire: Get Out, Beware Electronic Locks, Stay Away
Interstate 40 slowed by vehicle fires, like the one Sunday, something the Cookeville Fire Department deals with fairly consistently. Cookeville Fire Chief Benton Young said on average, his fire department responds to one or two vehicle fires per week. “I think it’s just more so people have, everybody has a camera today, and it’s, you know, […]
Overton Reviewing Bids To Replace Grandstand Roof Piece
The Overton County Budget Committee and the Overton County Fair Association will meet Monday night to review bids to replace a section of the grandstand roof at the fairgrounds. County Commissioner Darwin Clark said the far end of the grandstand received significant wind damage from a storm last summer. While early discussions considered replacing the […]
Cumberland Elections Recovering After Fire, Voting Locale Set
Cumberland County Officials are working to recover after a fire last week caused significant damage to the Cumberland County Election Commission office. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the election commission is currently setting up a temporary office located at the former Lansford Kawasaki building […]
Putnam Sheriff Pursues Leads After Remains Discovered
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing strong leads to identify human remains discovered by hikers in rough terrain between Highway 70 and Interstate 40. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said investigators are working with the medical examiners office as well as a dentist’s office in a county west of Putnam County to confirm the […]
Keen’s Relentless Approach Fuels Clay County’s Momentum
For Clay County Bulldogs senior Aiden Keen, baseball has always been about consistency, effort and finding ways to keep momentum on his team’s side. Keen has grown into a dependable presence for Clay County, contributing both at the plate and in the field. Whether serving as a designated hitter or stepping in at first base, […]
