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A Vietnam Veterans Day event in Crossville Friday hopes to provide camaraderie for veterans, and a memorial for those who did not make it home. Cumberland County Vietnam Veterans Association Membership Chairman Keith Seitzer said veterans benefit from a community that understands what they have been through. He said vets will meet at Memorial Park across from the Courthouse for ... Read More »

Michael Smith taking over as Gainesboro Police Chief following the retirement of his mentor, Chief Michael Head. Smith said he has worked in law enforcement for 31 years, 18 of them with the Gainesboro Police Department. He said he believes he has a headstart given that he is familiar with the department and the community. He said he was deeply ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center introduced a brand new award Tuesday night, honoring staff who limit hospital-acquired infections. CEO Buffy Key said common infections caused in U.S. hospitals include urinary tract infections from improper catheter use. She said a 1999 study reported that hospitals unintentionally cause some 100,000 infections in their patients every year. “Our team does a great job doing ... Read More »

The Cookeville Camera Club will hold its annual photography exhibition at the Cookeville Arts Studio beginning next week. Secretary Stan McReynolds said the show will include over 100 pictures from some 15 members of the club. He said many of the photographers have the skills to produce professional-level work. “First of all, it gives them the opportunity to sell their ... Read More »

Overton County Schools moving forward with a building program agreement meant to tackle four major projects with the same architectural firm. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the firm will construct new classrooms to alleviate overcrowding at Allons Elementary School, Hilham Elementary School, and Rickman Elementary School. He said they will also tackle a major cafeteria renovation at Livingston Academy. ... Read More »

Cumberland Prevention Coalition will use $100,000 in State Opioid Abatement Money to fund a new older adult prevention specialist. Executive Director Lachelle Lee said 32 percent of the Cumberland County population is 65 years old or older, some 15 percent higher than the state average. She said this demographic has a hard time getting treatment and is often more susceptible ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s Cyber Defense Team took home fourth place at the Regional Cyber Defense Competition in Florida this past weekend. Cyber Range Engineer Jeremy Potts said this was the team’s first trip to regionals in some eight years. He said teams act like cyber-system administrators and defend their systems from attackers and breaches. He said the competitors have to perform ... Read More »

Jackson County residents can now take care of fishing licenses and boating registration through the Register of Deeds Office. Register of Deeds Michelle Hix said until now, people had to travel to other counties to get licenses or purchase them online. She said fishing is popular with Jackson County’s elderly population and many of them do not have internet access ... Read More »

Candidates looking to succeed Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes are set for the June 4 election. Election Administrator Craig Story said the current candidates for mayor are Lori Elder Burnett, Nathan Carr, Nathan Dale, and Robert (Bert) Jolly. Story said candidates turned in petition packets with at least 25 signatures from eligible voters. “We recommend, of course, that they get a ... Read More »

Cookeville has received final approval to install gateway monument signs at the Interstate 40 exits on Willow Avenue and Jefferson Avenue. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the signs will read “Cookeville, Home of Tennessee Tech.” He said the project is part of T-DOT’s Gateway Monument program. Ward said TDOT has a significant list of reviews and requirements required for ... Read More »