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Sparta Aldermen Approve Flocculator For Water Plant

Sparta Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of a flocculator for the water treatment plant Thursday night. The device promotes the clumping together of small particles into larger ones, allowing for easier removal from the water. The purchase price set at $94,500. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the device will help with improvements at the water ... The post Sparta Aldermen Approve Flocculator For Water Plant appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Free Health Clinic Coming To Cookeville High Saturday

Remote Area Medical’s free pop-up clinic will offer care Saturday and Sunday at Cookeville High School. Clinic Coordinator Hailey Vittetoe said the clinic will offer free medical, dental, and vision care for anyone. Vittetoe said the clinic is an important opportunity to provide care for people who might have to go to Nashville or Knoxville ... The post Free Health Clinic Coming To Cookeville High Saturday appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Comptroller Finds No Major Issues In Warren Audit

The State Comptrollers Office found five issues with Warren County’s year-end audit, in a report this week. Four of the findings came in the Finance Director’s office. The county did not properly reconcile some general ledger payroll liability accounts. The office did not solicit competitive bids on some purchases. Issues with time records found for ... The post Comptroller Finds No Major Issues In Warren Audit appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Simmons Nominated To Lead Van Buren County Schools

The Van Buren County School Board voted Wednesday night to begin negotiations with Katina Simmons to serve as School System Director. The board asked Chair Tim Hodges to begin work on a two-year agreement. Simmons currently serves as Principal of Van Buren County High School. She has been serving as interim director over the last ... The post Simmons Nominated To Lead Van Buren County Schools appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

T-DOT Improving Monterey’s Poplar/Commercial Intersection

T-DOT in the design phase to upgrade the intersection of Monterey’s Poplar Street and West Commercial Avenue. Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said T-DOT will install signal mast arms to replace the current traffic signals hanging on wires. Bradley said the project will also improve the sidewalks and crosswalks of the intersection so locals ... The post T-DOT Improving Monterey’s Poplar/Commercial Intersection appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

UC Coach: The Challenge Of Coaching Changes With Kids

With baseball, softball and tee-ball season launching across the region, volunteer coaches will once again begin the job of shaping young people. Jeremy Tollison has spent over 20 years holding various coaching, refereeing and supervisory positions in various local sports leagues. He said kids still love baseball, but it does have to compete with other ... The post UC Coach: The Challenge Of Coaching Changes With Kids appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

First Responder Petitioning For State Assault Protection

A Crossville firefighter and advanced EMT petitioning the state to increase the punishment for anyone who assaults a first responder. Jade Callister said her petition would make assaulting a first responder a class E felony instead of a class A misdemeanor. Callister said first responders should have this protection because they do not have the ... The post First Responder Petitioning For State Assault Protection appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

Nashville Gang Members Arrested In Car Burglaries

Two gang members from Nashville connected to vandalism and a car theft in Putnam County arrested in Mt. Juliet and subsequently admitted to their crimes. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the case began in the mid-western part of the county with a string of vandalism, theft from vehicles, and a stolen car in late ... The post Nashville Gang Members Arrested In Car Burglaries appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...

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The Scene: Tenured Artist Mitchell White

Mitch White, long term art teacher at Cookeville High School talks about his history, art shows, teaching, education, and more! This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Mitchell White, teacher of 30 years at CHS and favored artist in Cookeville. They discuss all of his former and current ... The post The Scene: Tenured Artist Mitchell White appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

The Scene: Local Writer Erica Duarte

Erica Duarte gives you everything you need to know about writing and her journey! This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Erica Duarte, local artist and author. They discuss her beginnings with poetry, her writing style now, various publishing companies, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am ... The post The Scene: Local Writer Erica Duarte appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

The Scene: Local Celebrated Artist Emily Sands

Emily Sands discusses her local business as a tattoo artist! This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Emily Sands, tattoo artist and business owner in Cookeville! They talk about her journey as an artist, inspiration, current work, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock ... The post The Scene: Local Celebrated Artist Emily Sands appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

The Scene: Inside Photography With Abby Weeden

Abby Weeden gives insights into her new store front, photography and more! This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Abby Weeden, photographer and local business owner in Cookeville. They talk about her new storefront, her history, current work and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite ... The post The Scene: Inside Photography With Abby Weeden appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

The Scene: Lynda LaCoax and A Better Me Yoga

Lynda LaCoax discusses A Better Me Yoga and some of the classes they offer! This week on The Scene – Join Marcia Lee as she talks with Lynda LaCoax about the Bend class that is offered at A Better Me Yoga. Also hear about the health effects that classes like these can have on your ... The post The Scene: Lynda LaCoax and A Better Me Yoga appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600.

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