Daily Brushing Habits Can Protect More Than Your Smile
Maintaining a consistent routine of brushing twice a day serving as a primary defense against systemic health issues linked to oral bacteria. October in Dental Hygiene Month. Registered dental hygienist Jamie Hunt said the mouth acts as the entry point for bacteria that can travel to other vital systems. Hunt said specific microorganisms associated with […]
Charity Removes Money Obstacle For 500 Mammograms
The Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation removing financial barriers for local residents by funding approximately 500 free mammograms annually. Director John Bell said the Save a Life Pink Ribbon project provides immediate coverage for screening or diagnostic services at the Women’s Center at Cookeville Regional. Bell said the program operates as a local safety net for […]
Upperman Barn Brings Production Agriculture To Campus
Upperman High School will begin construction on a new post-frame barn next month to provide students with hands-on experience in production agriculture. CTE Supervisor for Putnam County Schools Jackie Vester said the school board approved a $138,000 agreement with Sullivan Walter Construction to build the 1,700-square-foot facility. “Production agriculture is what provides our food,” Vester […]
Clay County High Gets New Sign Thanks To Local Bank
Clay County High School receiving a new digital sign after the school board agreed to move forward with a bank-sponsored replacement for the school’s aging display. The unit installed in 2009 is no longer supported by modern software. The 10-year agreement calls for the bank to provide new equipment and a cellular connection that will […]
New Wing Bolsters Cookeville Behavioral Health Services
Grand opening set for next week on a new wing designed to restore residential treatment services at Volunteer Behavioral Health’s South Willow Avenue campus. The upgrade will also increase bed capacity for crisis stabilization and medical detox. Cookeville Campus Director Shane Farris Farris said the expansion allows the program to expand. “The part that we’re […]
Highlands Redbud Project Set To Resume With New Funding
Highlands Residential Services preparing to restart construction at Redbud Village. Construction stopped last winter when bids pushed beyond the available funding. Executive Director Chris Cassetty said contractors have already secured subcontractors and purchased materials for the project. “We expect them to be on the ground and construction to be started anytime,” Cassetty said, “I’m assuming […]
Sparta Police Searching For Missing Woman Friday
Sparta Police asking for the public’s help as officers continue searching for a woman missing since October 6. Nikki Roberts Simmons went missing and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance are unknown at this time. The Sparta Police Department said officers have been in contact with Simmons’ family and friends while gathering information and following leads […]
Seasonal Showcase Concludes At Sparta Green Market
The Sparta Green Market wrapping up its 15th season Friday after another year of connecting local farmers, artists and small businesses directly with the community. Vendor Don Sergio said the monthly market has developed into more than a place to buy locally produced goods since beginning 15 years ago. “Everything is suspect,” Sergio said, “But […]
Martinez Hat Trick ends Livingston Academy District Streak
Cumberland County Forward Sophia Martinez scored all three goals as the Lady Jets defeated Livingston Academy 3-2, handing the Lady Wildcats their first district loss since 2019. Martinez said the hat trick came with encouragement from the people around her, something she credited with changing the way she approaches scoring opportunities. “I found my confidence […]
Tennessee Tech To Retire Maddie Isringhausen’s No. 20
Tennessee Tech retiring former Golden Eagle Volleyball Standout Maddie Isringhausen’s number 20 Saturday, permanently recognizing a career that ended with a program record and two of the Ohio Valley Conference’s top honors. Isringhausen played for Tennessee Tech from 2020-2024, finishing as the program’s all-time leader in career points and ranking second in kills, attacks and […]
