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CRMC’s Key Appointed To State Board

CRMC, Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Cookeville Regional Interim CEO Buffy Key has been appointed to the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board. The 13-member board was created in 1990 to safeguard the health of Tennesseans. Key and the other members serve four-year terms. Key is the only hospital administrator serving on the board. “The majority of my 32 years in healthcare I have chosen to spend involved ... Read More »

White County Woman Murdered; Pikeville Man Arrested

A 24-year-old White County woman killed Monday morning at a home off Cherry Road. Monday afternoon, TBI agents and White County Sheriffs Deputies arrested 38-year-old Clayton Matthew Watson of Pikeville on one count of First Degree Murder. Watson booked into the White County Jail on $1 million bond. Watson accused of killing Dara Jade Butler. A 911 call to a ... Read More »

Livingston Purchases New Fire Truck With Police Vehicle Sales Money

The Livingston Board of Aldermen voted Monday night to purchase a new first responder truck for the fire department. The money to purchase the truck comes from the sale of police vehicles and some old equipment. Police Chief Ray Smith said the fire department has traditionally had a used truck. “We’re appreciative of what we did have, but it’s a ... Read More »

Elder: Pickett High Water Pipes Will Need Replacement

The Pickett County Schools new fiscal year budget includes a new bus for disabled students and a pipe replacement for the high school. The School Board went through the budget during a Monday work session, voting to approve it during the regular meeting. The total budget includes some $1.42 million in local tax dollars, a slight increase from last year. ... Read More »

Putnam Adult Board Tables Decision On Village Road Business

The Putnam County Adult Entertainment Board will send its inspector to assess a Village Road business to determine if its inventory fits within the definition of a sexually-oriented business. The Red Room has been operating for over a year, but came to the attention of county officials at the start of 2023. County Clerk Wayne Nabors told the County Commissioners ... Read More »

Final Testing Underway On Baxter Sewer Project For Portobello

Final testing underway and completing several punch list items for Baxter’s water and sewer expansion to the new Portobello plant. Mayor John Martin said the pump station is operational, but work crews are working through some of the final details. Martin said the whole process was “an adventure.” “Well, it’s just coordinating everything, the water lines and all,” Martin said. ... Read More »

Byrdstown’s Boil Water Advisory Lifted

The state has lifted Byrdstown’s Boil Water Advisory. The announcement came Monday morning. The city had been under the precautionary advisory since last week when a part failed at the city’s water plant. That failure reduced water pressure and depleted the city’s water supply. The Tennessee Department Of Environment and Conservation issued the advisory because of the potential contaminants in ... Read More »

Sparta Begins Process To Replace Storm-Impacted Pump For Water Plant

City of Sparta will solicit bids for a new 300-horsepower high service pump for the water plant after a storm damaged the old pump several weeks ago. City Council voted Thursday night to begin the bid process. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city will end up with a second higher powered backup unit if the bids come in ... Read More »

Planning Commission Approves New Retailer Coming To Baxter’s Highway 70

A new Dollar Tree proposed for Baxter’s Highway 70 received preliminary Planning Commission approval Thursday night, pending a Public Works review. Construction set to begin on the 10,000 square foot facility soon. It will be located off Oliver Way, the new housing subdivision being built near Gainesboro Grade. The store will not have entrances off Highway 70. After a ground ... Read More »

Rezoning Approved For Property At Cookeville’s West Broad & Crescent

Cookeville City Council voted to rezone some four acres off West Broad Street to local commercial Thursday night. The four acres on Crescent Drive are located adjacent to the former Bob’s Body Shop property that has been cleared in recent months. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the land currently has two different zones and the rezoning would provide consistency. ... Read More »