Cookeville To Vote On Life-Saving, Staff Health Screenings
Cookeville officials are moving forward with a health initiative that City Manager James Mills said has already saved the lives of municipal employees. Mills said the city partners with Cookeville Regional Medical Center each year to provide comprehensive wellness screenings for staff members. Mills said the program has successfully identified cases of cancer and high […]
Cookeville Prioritizes Expansion Of Traffic Signal Backups
Cookeville will prioritize the expansion of traffic signal battery backups to maintain full intersection functionality during power outages. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city has identified 36 future locations for these backups along major corridors and thoroughfares. Elrod said the plan involves budgeting for approximately one-third of these intersections each year over […]
Cookeville Approves Specialized Interstate Drive Repairs
Cookeville officials are moving forward with a specialized grout injection project to repair a significant roadway settlement on Interstate Drive that has created a noticeable dip for motorists. City Manager James Mills said the project targets a section of the road near Starbucks and Smart Bank. Public Works officials recommended a $319,000 bid from a […]
Bomb Hoaxes, Calls More Prevalent Thanks To Technology
A Tennessee Tech expert said bomb threats and swatting incidents like those faced by the Putnam County Schools over the last several days are easier than ever through anonymous internet services Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center Assistant Director Regis Billings said these callers often use Voice over IP systems or computerized telephone networks to […]
Investigators Target Sources Of Putnam School Hoaxes
Federal investigators and local law enforcement are targeting the sources of multiple hoax threats made against Putnam County schools on Tuesday morning. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said that Cane Creek Elementary received a call at approximately 7:58 a.m. reporting an individual allegedly hiding in a school bathroom with an AR-15. The press release said […]
Early Intervention Key For Children Navigating Apraxia
Local residents trying to raise awareness about childhood apraxia of speech and the resources available to help children early who face communication challenges. Speech-language pathologist Maesa Chaffin said the disorder occurs when the brain’s motor plan for speech becomes scrambled before reaching the facial muscles, making it difficult for children to produce clear sounds. “We’re […]
Tech Boosts SOAR Housing Amid Freshman Interest Surge
Tennessee Tech expanding on-campus housing for its Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration sessions in July following a surge in freshman registrations. Tennessee Tech said more than 2,000 incoming freshmen have already registered for the two-day orientation program. Students attending the July sessions who choose on-campus lodging will stay in South Hall. “At Tennessee Tech, we […]
New Federal Standards Shift Cookeville Regional’s Menus
Cookeville Regional adjusting its patient meal plans and cafeteria offerings to align with new federal dietary standards released by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Clinical Registered Dietitian Jennie Littrell said the hospital must follow specific federal guidelines to meet individual patient nutrition needs while maintaining qualified dietitian oversight. The federal government said it […]
TDOT Jefferson Curb Upgrades, Closures Begin Monday
T-DOT set to begin the Jefferson Avenue resurfacing project this week. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said the project ranges from I-40 to East Spring Street. Bradley said the work is scheduled for completion by the end of August and includes significant infrastructure upgrades beyond simple paving. “We just ask drivers to be […]
Tech Hosts Statewide Artificial Intelligence Summit This Week
Tennessee Tech is partnering with UT Knoxville and the AI Tennessee Consortium to host a statewide summit focused on AI uses Tuesday. Tech Acting Vice President for Research and Economic Development Michael Aikens said the event will bring together representatives from multiple universities, private businesses, and government entities. “What our focus is, is how are […]
