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JRMC Diverting ER Patients To Other Hospitals

Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has started diverting patients from their emergency room to other area hospitals. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the decision was made by JRMC owner Rennova Health Systems due to a lack of supplies. “They can’t admit anyone to the ER at the hospital, but the ER is open,” Johnson said. “The ER staff, radiology ... Read More »

Cookeville Woman Dies In Domestic Stabbing

A Putnam County man in custody charged with second degree murder after a Thursday night domestic assault. 38-year old Andrew Ray Price charged with second degree murder, aggravated assault, felony theft and violation of bond. Police captured Price Thursday morning after pursuing him overnight. Investigators said Price got into an argument with 22-year old Kelsey Alexis Lamb Wednesday. During the ... Read More »

Clay County Man Charged With Theft From Bank

26-year-old Brett White, of Celina, was arrested Wednesday after allegedly stealing from a Clay County bank in March (Photo: TBI)

Authorities arrested a Clay County man Wednesday for stealing money from a Celina bank. 26-year-old Brett White faces one count of theft over $10,000. The TBI says White was an employee at the bank when officials discovered the theft on March 1st. The office of 13th District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway investigated the reported theft. Read More »

Vets Warning Horse Owners About Equine Amenia

Tennessee officials are warning of a potentially-fatal horse disease known as equine infectious anemia (EIA) that has affected at least four horses this year (Stock Photo)

Tennessee state officials are warning about a disease in horses known as equine infectious anemia (EIA). Interim State Veterinarian Dr. Doug Balthaser said the illness stems from bloodborne parasites, causing fevers and could ultimately lead to death. “There can be an acute phase when they get real anemic… and the horse could die,” Balthaser. “It’d be like if you’ve ever ... Read More »

Viola Receives New Fire Truck Through CDBG Funding

Viola Fire Chief Jim Davenport (left) and Mayor William Ramsey (right) are presented a grant check and the town's new 1,800 gallon pumper tanker (Photo: UCDD)

The small town of Viola has received a new fire truck thanks to a community development block grant (CDBG). Mayor William Ramsey said the new truck will greatly improve the community’s fire coverage. “It allows us to keep two engines right in Viola, and we also have an area outside of where we have another fire station,” Ramsey said. “It ... Read More »

Van Buren County Receives Diabetes Grant Funding

Van Buren County will receive Project Diabetes grant funding through the Tennessee Department of Health. County Mayor Greg Wilson said the county hopes to install new playground equipment at each of the county’s community centers. “We’ve now placed walking tracks at every community center throughout the county, so in the middle of those we’re going to put playground equipment for ... Read More »

Early Learning Champion Provides “Exceptional” Teaching

The integration of education and technology sets Prescott South Elementary teacher Natalie Beach apart. PBS has recognized Beach and sixteen other educators from across the nation as PBS Early Learning Champions. Cindy Putman is the Ready to Learn Project Manager at PBS affiliate WCTE. “The Early Learning Champion is someone that has just been so influential in the lives of ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech Considering Dixie Avenue Improvements

Tennessee Tech University hopes to improve traffic on North Dixie Avenue by decreasing the roadway to two lanes. Cookeville City Planning Director James Mills said the proposal comes from the university’s Campus Master Plan. “Well, it will be a big benefit to the university, in particular, the students. Right they are having difficulty in controlling where students cross,” Mills said. ... Read More »

Physical, Emotional Well-Being Affects Mental Health

When looking at mental well-being, many mental health professionals attempt to assess the whole person. Anne Loubier is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Infinite Possibilities Counseling. “The whole person means actually taking into account your emotional well being, your physical well-being, and your mental well-being,” Loubier said. “And working on all three of those principles as far as self-care whether ... Read More »

MyRideTN Expanding To Cumberland County

MyRide TN Upper Cumberland will expand into Cumberland County later this summer (Photo: MyRide TN Upper Cumberland)

MyRideTN will expand to Cumberland County this summer following a successful launch in Putnam County. Program Coordinator Carey Davenport said the transportation program allows seniors to have more freedom. “It allows us to obtain volunteers to help out older adults who are 60 or above, who choose to no longer drive or no longer have the ability to drive anymore,” ... Read More »