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The UCHRA has found some solutions for its struggling nutrition program. Mark Farley is the Executive Director of the UCHRA. He said the nutrition program deficit continues to decrease as more county senior centers begin serving hot meals. “Not only are the seniors getting a good meal, but we’re seeing those senior centers being benefited because of it,” Farley said. ... Read More »

There’s a new natural area to explore in the Upper Cumberland’s diverse outdoors. The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area acquired 16.7 acres of land, which includes the Double Arch tract. Nature Conservancy director Gabby Lynch said this is a significant addition. “It’s called ‘Double Arch’ because there’s a sandstone arch that comes out of the ground that’s ... Read More »

A massive renovation project at a Cookeville public housing complex will wrap up next month. Chris Cassetty is the Director of Operations for Highlands Residential Services. He said crews have completed about 85-percent of the work at Walnut Village. “We have 80 total units over there and we have completely renovated and moved tenants back into 68 of the 80,” ... Read More »

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announced the discovery of Asian Longhorned ticks in Putnam county. Agricultural University of Tennessee Extension agent Wayne Key said the foreign ticks could make people sick. “The thing about these ticks is, outside of the United States, the ticks has been shown to carry anaplasmosis and a couple of other viruses,” Key said. “As of ... Read More »

A Pickett County native will soon open a new medical center in Byrdstown. Mayor Sam Gibson said Dr. James Thompkins has decided to build the 15,000 square foot facility on West Main Street. “They purchased land and started from scratch,” Gibson said. “They’ve done the dirt work and now the building is going up. You give them a couple more ... Read More »

White County’s new Findlay Elementary School officially opens January 6th. Director of White County Schools Kurt Dronebarger said this facility will help more than just the elementary students. “It really has built kinda three buildings for one for us,” Dronebarger said. “We get a brand new state of the art elementary school that we’re very proud of, we get to ... Read More »

Smithville Police have charged a caregiver with stealing a debit card from a one of her elderly patients. 47-year-old Natasha Gail Judkins faces a charge of theft of property over $1,000. Officials said her husband, 51 year old Shayne Allen Judkins, faces the same charge after the couple allegedly used the card to make purchases for themselves. A warrant accuses ... Read More »

The Crossville Cumberland Medical Center has been certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Quality Manager Melisa McCollough says the certification is a result of educating the public about stroke symptoms. “We have an education plan. We go out into the community and share information about stroke symptoms,” McCollough said. “B.E.F.A.S.T is our new monic: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech ... Read More »

The South Jefferson Avenue widening project in Cookeville has taken a small step forward. City Council has authorized the city manager to enter into contracts with TDOT to relocate utilities related to the project. The contracts explain how Cookeville will pay TDOT to install electric, sewer, gas, and water for the project. TDOT has worked for the past year to ... Read More »