Clay County Pajama Walk Promoting Youth To Stay Substance Free
The Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition has given a pajama theme to its annual walk to support sobriety. This Saturday, all residents have a chance to take part and promote healthy choices for Clay County’s youth. Coordinator Daniel Roberts said the driving message of this event is to show young men and women they have to […]
Safe Teens At Home Begins With Communication
School ending means more idle and alone time for teens, but experts say that can lead to dangerous habits. Being alone in the home presents teens with more opportunities to get into medications and alcohol in the home. Overton County Anti-Drug Coalition President Daryl Colson said that the most important thing parents can do to […]
Form A Safety Plan, Stay Sober While Boating Memorial Weekend
It’s a tradition to hit the Upper Cumberland waters during the Memorial Day Weekend. TWRA Wildlife Officer Dustin Buttram said that before you do, letting someone on land know your plan can be key to getting home safe. Buttram said that someone else needs to know where you’re launching, when you’re going out and when […]
Breaking Stigmas And Trusting Instincts During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Someone is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Project AWAKEN Coordinator at Tennessee Tech Jac Ewasyshyn said the 18 to 24 year-old age range are impacted too often. “Perpetrators may try to get someone purposefully intoxicated, so they can take advantage of them,” Ewasyshyn said. “Perpetrators may take advantage of […]
Transitional Housing and Job Needs Increasing For Cookeville
The need for transitional housing and employment has grown over the last year in Cookeville. UCHRA Substance Abuse Solutions Director Glen Sayes said his office sees 10 to 15 people a week who are in need of emergency or transitional housing. Sayes said the pandemic and a lack of affordable housing has made recovery a […]
Monterey Forming Committee To Rewrite Alcohol Ordinances
Monterey is expected to name a new committee next week to review liquor and beer ordinances that would change the town’s charter. The purpose of the committee is to rewrite the ordinances to follow Tennessee Code Annotated. Mayor JJ Reels said the process will take some time as the entire alcohol consumption chapter will be […]
Monterey Beer Board Approves Changes
Monterey restaurants could now serve alcohol outdoors after the beer board approved three amendment changes. Under the changes, vendors can sample alcohol at the farmer’s market. Manufactures can have over 50 percent of sales come through alcohol. That would allow a microbrewery to open in Monterey. The third change, according to Mayor J.J. Reels would […]
40th Anniversary of MADD
It’s been 40 years since the founding of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. MADD Tennessee State Board Member Norris Skelley has been a member for more than half of the group’s existence. During Skelley’s 27 years in MADD, the alcohol fatality rate has dropped by 200 deaths in Tennessee. However, Skelley said there is more impaired […]
Local Expert: Increase In Alcohol Deaths Not Surprising
A CDC study reports alcohol is responsible for over 250 American deaths every day. Power of Putnam’s Amy Gibson said any increase in alcohol related deaths is not surprising. “Alcohol can be a secondary contributor to many deaths from DUI and alcohol related accidents, to physical repercussions from long term use of alcohol as well,” […]
Overton Sheriff Office Awarded $20K Alcohol Grant
The Overton County Sheriff’s Office will be able to expand services toward impaired driving thanks to a $20,000 grant. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office funded the grant. Sheriff John Garrett said the funds have helped the sheriff’s office tremendously. “[It helps] being able to use this grant money for not only training, equipment, but also […]
