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BBB Warns Of Scams During Pandemic

The only thing that has not changed during the pandemic? Scammers at hard at work, according to Middle Tennessee Better Business Bureau President Robin Householder. Take, for example, a recent viral social media campaign urging the posting of senior pictures from years past in honor of 2020 high school graduates who will not experience traditional graduation. Householder said that could ... Read More »

We Remember: Friday, April 17 Obituaries

Here are the latest obituaries and notices as provided by the funeral homes serving Cookeville, Baxter, Monterey, Sparta, Gainesboro and Livingston. News Talk 94.1/AM 1600 brings you the daily obituaries each morning, Monday through Saturday, at 7:25am, during The Upper Cumberland This Morning and afternoons at 5:25pm during The Upper Cumberland At 5. Local news, weather and sports on your way ... Read More »

Helping Hands And Sewing Machines In Overton

What started as a project of volunteers sewing face masks for Overton County EMS has grown. 20 volunteers created, sewed and produced 300 masks. Overton County UT Ag Extension Director Christina Swallows said now the requests are coming in from across the county line. “Putnam County Postal Service has contacted one of our FCE, Family Community Educator Clubs, and have asked ... Read More »

Trending: Putnam County Assessor of Property & COVID-19

Putnam County Assessor of Property Steve Pierce discusses the impact of COVID-19 Content hosted by iono.fm This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined by Putnam County Assessor of Property Steve Pierce. They discuss how COVID-19 has affected the functions of the office and employees in the Property Assessor department, including Governor Lee’s extended stay at home order through April 30. ... Read More »

Local Matters With Hannah Davis: Genetic Counseling

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CRMC’s Ashely Cohen discusses the myths & misconceptions around genetic testing. Content hosted by iono.fm Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Hannah Davis talks with Ashley Cohen, Genetic Counselor at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. They discuss the basics of genetic testing, what it does, and some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Listen ... Read More »

We Remember: Thursday, April 16 Obituaries

Here are the latest obituaries and notices as provided by the funeral homes serving Cookeville, Baxter, Monterey, Sparta, Gainesboro and Livingston. News Talk 94.1/AM 1600 brings you the daily obituaries each morning, Monday through Saturday, at 7:25am, during The Upper Cumberland This Morning and afternoons at 5:25pm during The Upper Cumberland At 5. Local news, weather and sports on your way ... Read More »

Clay County Suspends Recycling

Covid-19 exposure concerns forced Clay County to suspend recycling at the recycling substations located throughout the county. However, recycling can still be dropped off at the Clay County Convenience Center. Clay County Director of Solid Waste Phillip Jennings said. The closure of the substations was an effort to reduce exposure to Covid-19. Jennings said at the Convenience Center, equipment is ... Read More »

Parental Guidance Suggested: Ghostbusters

This week, Jane and Adam discuss the 1984 comedy classic film – Ghostbusters. Content hosted by iono.fm Adam Cravens and Jane Ellen watch more movies each month than most people do in a year. This week’s episode features Ghostbusters.   Read More »

We Remember: Wednesday, April 15 Obituaries

Here are the latest obituaries and notices as provided by the funeral homes serving Cookeville, Baxter, Monterey, Sparta, Gainesboro and Livingston. News Talk 94.1/AM 1600 brings you the daily obituaries each morning, Monday through Saturday, at 7:25am, during The Upper Cumberland This Morning and afternoons at 5:25pm during The Upper Cumberland At 5. Local news, weather and sports on your way ... Read More »

Cookeville CityScape Executive Director Retires

After six years as Cookeville CityScape Executive Director, Laura Wolf retired Wednesday. “I will be a grandmother,” Wolf said. “I’ll have my fourth grandson born in October. So for the first time in my life, I’m not working.” Wolf said she won’t be a stranger, as she will be assisting new Executive Director Holly Freeman in execution of CityScape’s three ... Read More »