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Negotiations between the City of Sparta and Waste Management have stalled over use of the White County landfill. The city has been in negotiations since the county sold the landfill and did not include Sparta’s rights to use the landfill in the contract several months ago. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the recent delay in ... The post Sparta Landfill Negotiations Stalled appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Cookeville entering into a $49,580 contract to upgrade the monitoring system for the city’s sewer plant. Cookeville Water and Sewer Department Director Barry Turner said the monitoring system is critical to the sewer plant as it shows which pumps are running, what the wet levels are, and alarms when a pump goes out. Turner said ... The post Cookeville Upgrading Sewer Plant Monitor appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
The Putnam County Schools Maintenance Department will use the winter break as a short window of time to address issues at several schools. Assistance Maintenance Supervisor Tony Simmons said the winter break allows the maintenance department to operate in classrooms without having to worry about students. Simmons said the maintenance department will focus this break ... The post Winter Break Providing School Maintenance Options appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority’s New General Manager Jeff Dyer said his number one goal is to improve water sustainability across the Upper Cumberland. Dyer said many areas struggle with inadequate water infrastructure to support the large increase in population. Dyer said in order to obtain water sustainability the authority must engage with the community. ... The post New GM Looking To Improve Water Sustainability appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Cookeville Community Cares is searching for a new location to host its cold weather shelter after its partnership ended with the Cookeville Rescue Mission. Recovery Kitchen Co-Founder Justin Veals said the winter shelter housed people next to the rescue mission’s men’s shelter until it had to leave a couple weeks ago. Veals said the partnership ... The post Cold Weather Shelter Searching For New Location appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Anyone looking to avoid gaining weight around Christmas should prepare to be making smart decisions with their diet. Registered Dietitian Bethany Petty said people should focus on dishes that are mostly made of fruits and vegetables with some proteins added. Petty said one of the most important ways to prevent a lot of weight gain ... The post Dietitian: Watch Diet, Portion Sizes Through Holidays appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
A local therapist said the most important thing for divorced parents to remember this holiday week, make the children the priority. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Erin Kelly said individuals often experience negative emotions toward their ex-partner during the holidays. Kelly said that the flexibility and understanding of yourself is essential in navigating these difficulties. ... The post Therapist: Put Kids First Priority For Divorced Parents appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Highland Rim Academy nearing completion of the school’s new building on Cookeville’s English Drive. Highland Rim Academy Director of Advancement Casey Overstreet said the building receiving finishing touches, with the completion date expected within the next few weeks. Overstreet said the entire Highland Rim family is looking forward to the completion. “I know it’s been ... The post Highland Rim Nearing Completion Of Building appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
