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The Tennessee Higher Education Commission director and his father will serve as co-commencement speakers at the Tennessee Tech graduation ceremony this Saturday. Mike Krause has served as THEC director since 2016, overseeing a $2.1 billion budget and $500 million student aid. His father, Mike Krause Sr., graduated from Tennessee Tech in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. In ... Read More »
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Homeless Man Charged In Tuesday Morning Stabbing
A homeless man has landed behind bars for allegedly stabbing a person in the heart. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office charged Derek Allen Morgan with aggravated assault Thursday. He has not yet posted his $40,000 bond amount. The incident happened early Tuesday morning on Crossville Highway when the victim attempted to remove Morgan from his vehicle. An arrest warrant said ... Read More »
Land Identified For UC State Veterans Cemetery
The state has identified land for an Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery. The 90-acre property sits off the 320 exit of Interstate 40 in Cumberland County. Travis Murphy is the Assistant Commissioner for the Department of Veterans Services. He said the State Building Commission’s Executive Subcommittee meets next week to consider moving forward with purchasing the land. “We’re really excited,” ... Read More »
Don’t Throw Away Your Shot To Be Flu Vaccinated
With the holiday season starting, so has the flu season. CRMC Infection Prevention manager Stephanie Etter said the best way to prevent the flu is the shot. “It’s really a misconception that the flu shot doesn’t work because even if it’s not a perfect match, you’re still going to get a partial match. If you get the flu and you’ve ... Read More »
Jackson County Finishes First Phase Of Rebranding
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce recently finished designs for their rebranding campaign. Chamber President Jordan Hunter said the project allowed community members to come together and be heard. “We want this to be something that the county as a whole can buy into. That way when people come into our community they feel it, they feel like the community ... Read More »
Jackson County Accepts Park Planning Grant
Jackson County has received state funding for planning future park developments. County Mayor Randy Heady said the 10-year planning grant will analyze community needs. “We have some populated areas in Jackson County that don’t have any type of parks,” Heady said. “This grant will actually look at that and give a plan in the next ten years of what needs ... Read More »
State Highway Over Center Hill Dam Closing For Maintenance
A maintenance project scheduled for next week will close the section of Highway 96 that crosses over Center Hill Dam. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the three-day project Thursday afternoon. Officials said the closure provides for the safety of employees while making room for the equipment utilized during the work. Barricades will prevent pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle traffic ... Read More »
Live Christmas Trees In Short Supply After Shorter Season
If you’re looking to purchase a live Christmas tree at the last minute, you may be too late. At least two local Christmas tree farms have run out of season ready trees, according to their websites. Jamestown’s Sycamore Springs Christmas Tree farmer Lyna Pennycuff says they sold out after opening their doors the Saturday before Thanksgiving. “There’s been a shorter ... Read More »
Commission To Consider Resolution For TennCare Ambulance Reimbursements
TennCare reimbursements for ambulance transports would match Medicare reimbursements under legislation proposed by state lawmakers. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said county commissioners will consider a resolution next week that supports the bill. “It’s going to be coming up to the state legislature this year, so they’re asking for all the commissions to pass this resolution in support of TennCare ... Read More »
One Person Killed In Cumberland County Crash
A two-vehicle crash in Cumberland County killed an 85-year-old man from Crossville Wednesday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the deceased as Thomas Beadle. A THP crash report said 48-year-old Carlos Eldridge of Sparta was traveling South on Lantana Road when he failed to maintain lane of travel. The report said his Ford Escape crossed the center line and collided head-on ... Read More »
