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The Putnam County Commission voted to approve the new jail healthcare contract with Quality Correctional Health Care Monday evening. Company President and Founder Dr. John Bates says a new health system was much needed after his initial examination of the county’s needs. “This is one of the busiest jails of Tennessee, bar none, and we [cover] almost 30 jails in ... Read More »
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Single Car Crash Reported on Dodson Branch Road
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports a car has struck a tree along Dodson Branch Road in Cookeville. Lieutenant Jimmy Neal reports troopers are currently on the scene responding to the accident. No lanes are closed at the moment. No word on the severity or any injuries from the accident. Read More »
Racquet Master Changes Branding to Fitness Master
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Cookeville fitness center Racquet Master has changed its branding to Fitness Master. General Manager Steven Turner says the old Racquet Master name sometimes caused people to overlook other attributes of the business. “What we learned with the name was that most people in town just thought it was racquetball courts,” Turner says. “So the reason for the change is we wanted ... Read More »
CRMC Warns of Choking Hazards in Children’s Christmas Gifts
Pediatricians at Cookeville Regional Medical Center warn parents of potential choking hazards in their childrens’ Christmas gifts this holiday season. Director of Pediatrics Dr. Apryl Hall says many small objects pose a risk to infants and small children. “The most important thing is small toys are choking hazards, so nothing small enough that the child can put in their mouth ... Read More »
TTU’s Rec Center, Lab Sciences Buildings Slated for 2020 Completion Dates
Tennessee Tech’s Student Recreation Center and Lab Sciences building projects are slated for completion in 2020. Senior Director of Communications and Marketing Dewayne Wright says recent rain and snow haven’t delayed either of the projects thus far. “The Lab Sciences and the Student Recreation Center, those are still on track,” Wright says. “When we start a project, the university and ... Read More »
PCFD Investigating Monday Fire on Gibbons Road
A Monday morning fire on Gibbons Road near Cookeville is under investigation. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown says crews were called to the residence around 3 a.m. to fight the blaze. “There was one occupant at home at the time. They discovered the fire and left the residence,” Brown says. “The cause is still under investigation at this time.” ... Read More »
Putnam Commission to Consider New Jail Health System Monday
Putnam County Commissioners will consider a new healthcare contract for the county jail Monday. The county’s Fiscal Review Committee approved a budget amendment for the sheriff’s office last week to cover the contract, doubling their budget to $1.3 million. Commissioner Cindy Adams says the county will need to consider ways to potentially lower costs before the contract takes effect. “I ... Read More »
856 Students Graduating from Tennessee Tech Saturday
Over 850 students will walk the stage at Tennessee Tech’s Hooper-Eblen Center for graduation ceremonies Saturday. The university reports this semester’s graduating class will feature students from 73 Tennessee counties, 24 states, and 28 other countries. Graduates receiving degrees in arts and sciences, engineering, inter discipline studies, and nursing programs will take part in the 9:30 a.m. commencement. Those with ... Read More »
Celina Man Dies After Collision with Garbage Truck
A Celina man died Friday morning following a head-on collision with a garbage truck in Clay County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports 38-year-old Christopher Evans was traveling south on Highway 51 in a 1995 Nissan AGS. The report indicates Evans then merged into the northbound lane, striking the garbage truck driven by 37-year-old Ricky Short, of Celina. Evans’ vehicle came ... Read More »
Upper Cumberland Seeing Decrease in Traffic Deaths This Year
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security reports traffic deaths in the Upper Cumberland have decreased this year compared to 2017. Fred Sherrill of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office says state campaigns have helped several jurisdictions reduce deadly crashes in their areas. “One of the things that we’re actually concentrating especially on is getting out and making people aware ... Read More »
