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A local dietitian is encouraging people to be active and avoid overeating during the holiday season. Dr. Holly Bundrant of Hope and Health Nutrition Services says staying active can help offset pounds accumulated from Thanksgiving. “It tends to be a time of year where people can eat more than usual,” Bundrant says. “Just try to plan physical activity whether it’s ... Read More »
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McMinnville Armory Design Phase Beginning in 2019
Tennessee National Guard officials will begin the design process for the new McMinnville armory in early 2019. Director of Joint Public Affairs Randy Harris says the process was slightly delayed after final approval was needed from several officials. However, Harris looks forward to the project getting started. “It’ll be a great improvement. As a former commander of that unit back ... Read More »
Organic Farmers Prepared for More Cold Weather
Organic Farmers in the Upper Cumberland are preparing for colder weather as temperatures begin to dip below the freezing point. Randy Dodson of Waters Farm says using special materials will help farmers protect some of their more vulnerable crops during this time of year. “We use structures and we use covers that vary in thicknesses from an inch-thick screen that ... Read More »
State Safety Report Highlights Concern Areas in Schools
The Tennessee Department of Education’s ‘Safety First’ report highlights several areas needing improvement regarding school security. Putnam County’s Deputy Director of Schools, Corby King, says the school system has already begun addressing several of those issues. “Some of those areas that were identified as needing improvement were also identified in Putnam County,” King says. “We’re utilizing money we received from ... Read More »
FDA Ruling Unlikely to Effect Vape Shops
The FDA’s decision to crack-down on flavored e-cigarette cartridges will likely have no effect on vape shops. Austin ‘Shazam’ Phifer of Doc’s Vape Escape in Cookeville says heavy regulations prevent teens from even entering the store, let alone purchasing from them. “Inside of these kinds of businesses, like a vape shop, it’s 18 and up. You can’t make a purchase ... Read More »
Monterey HS Likely to Use Inclement Weather Day after Thurs. Closure
The Putnam County School System will petition for Monterey High School to use an inclement weather day after being closed for a water main break Thursday. Deputy Director of Schools Corby King says the district usually submits a petition if a school closure can’t be prevented. “We can petition for a waiver to use one of the inclement weather days ... Read More »
Bunker Hill Resident Concerned with Rezoning Plan
A Cookeville man is concerned plans to rezone property along Bunker Hill Road may increase the number of accidents in the area. Fred Ray lives along Bunker Hill and says the proposed addition of a new subdivision could create more harm than good. “The curve that’s on Bunker Hill Road, right at Messenger Road and right at Dustin Lane, [it’s ... Read More »
Health Insurance Sign-Up Window Closes Dec. 15
Health insurance providers are encouraging people to sign-up for policies with open enrollment ending Dec. 15. Account Executive Gabe Colwell of Swallows Insurance says knowing the prominent providers in the region is critical. “Blue Cross Blue Shield is usually who we sell through because the majority of doctors and hospitals in our area and in Nashville accept it,” Colwell says. ... Read More »
Cookeville Surpluses Police Car to Baxter
Baxter Police will soon receive a surplused police car once used by the Cookeville Police Department. Cookeville Police Chief Randy Evans says he’s glad the department can assist other law enforcement in the area. “[The car] was still serviceable to some degree and it will start. A lot of times we surplus vehicles that are not serviceable,” Evans says. “So ... Read More »
Vehicle Hits Pole, Causes Outages on Gainesboro Grade
Northwest Putnam and Southwest Jackson County residents are currently without power after an accident along Gainesboro Grade Thursday afternoon. Public Safety Coordinator Brandon Smith says a vehicle struck TVA power lines with outages reported as far north as Gainesboro. “Upper Cumberland Electric crews are on the scene and working on resolving the problem, but we don’t have an estimate from ... Read More »
