The Cumberland County Commission has passed a resolution for the use of a third party health provider for inmate and detainee health services. Sheriff Casey Cox proposed using Quality Correctional Health Care for medical services. “And what it does, it allows us to meet state standards. It’s to ensure that inmates are getting the healthcare that they should be,” Cox said. “Then ... Read More »

TDOT suspended all construction-related lane closures noon today. Suspending lane closures allows for maximum road-capacity during Memorial Day weekend. According to TDOT, approximately 727 thousand Tennesseans will drive to their Memorial Day travel destinations this year. Drivers may still encounter long-term construction closures across Tennessee. Motorists should be aware of speed limit changes through these zones. The closures will continue ... Read More »

Installation work continues on the Spokes Art Sculpture in Downtown Cookeville. Brad Sells designed the Spokes Art Sculpture. “I wanted this project to really speak about community, family and service,” Sells said. The sculpture showcases bikes from all over the USA and the Cookeville area. “The bike to the right of that belonged to Harry Stewart. Harry was an OBGYN here ... Read More »

The Sgt. Alvin C. York Grave Dedication will take place this weekend. Debbie York is the great-grand-daughter of Sgt. York and the Executive Director of the Sgt. York Patriotic Foundation. York said the grave dedication also celebrates the sacrifices of World War I veterans. “We always have to tell veterans’ stories, even when there are no living World War I ... Read More »

With rain in the forecast for Memorial Day weekend, docks and marinas may see fewer day-use customers. Carl Nash is the Day Manager at Cookeville Boat Dock. Nash said the forecast can scare away public customers. “Our weekend-warriors, our die-hard customers, that have flips here always come down and enjoy the holidays because this is their vacations and their fun ... Read More »

TBI has launched an investigation of a fire-related death in Jackson County last Friday. Officials responded to a residential fire on McCoinsville Road. Crews found the homeowner, Solomon Stanley Minder, 71, dead within the house. TBI officials said the investigation remains active and ongoing. Read More »

Progress continues to be made at the Shoppes at Eagle Pointe in Cookeville. Mike McGuffin is Principal at CHM, LLC. Development, who oversees the project. “We are very involved with everything. So we have weekly calls and monthly meetings on site,” McGuffin said, “And so we are there all the time. Nothing out of the ordinary that you don’t run into ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech is working to educate students on federal financial aid restrictions. Dr. Brandon Johnson is the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Career Placement at Tech. Federal financial aid only applies to courses contributing to a degree. “One we have to educate students to make sure they are aware of this, so that will be a part of this. And ... Read More »

Citizens should not call 911 during power outages. Brandon Smith coordinates public safety for Putnam County. “The problem for us in the center is we are receiving hundreds of calls with three or four dispatchers working in the room and mixing in emergency calls on top of that,” Smith said. “So it’s really difficult to tell what are power outage ... Read More »

Putnam County Fire Department responded to a Hilham Road residential fire 6:00 PM, Monday evening. The fire crews found a single story house with smoke coming from the eves. The fire started in the attic of the residence. Crews determined the fire as an electrical fire. The crews stayed on site for two hours. The home received moderate damage. The fire ... Read More »