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Cummins Falls State Park will delay the use of a permit system until next spring. Park Ranger Ray Cutcher said park officials made the decision in light of other projects taking place at the park. “We are in the process of getting the visitors center constructed. [The Park Director] really felt like it would be a much better situation if ... Read More »
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Dekalb Offers Dial Pressure-Canner Gauge Testing
As Spring brings in canning season across the region, Dekalb County encourages food safety by testing pressure canners. April Martin with the UT Extension Office at Dekalb County said individuals should check the dial gauges at least once a year. “If it is reading incorrectly then the food in the jar is not being heated to the right temperature for ... Read More »
CCSD Seeking To Become State’s First Eat REAL School System
The Cumberland County School District looks to become Tennessee’s first Eat REAL Certified K-12 system in Tennessee. District Nutrition Supervisor Kathy Hamby said the district has partnered with Healthier Tennessee of Crossville in pursuit of the certification. “We’re just partnering with Healthier Tennessee of Crossville to see how we can make healthier changes within the school district,” Hamby said, “but ... Read More »
Hepatitis A Outbreak Continues Across Upper Cumberland
Upper Cumberland health officials are monitoring a growing number of Hepatitis A cases across the state. Debbie Hoy is a registered nurse and community disease director for the Tennessee Department of Health’s Upper Cumberland district. She said numbers across the state have climbed since the outbreak began in 2017. “Since December 2017, the state as a whole has seen over ... Read More »
Business Owners Invited To Workforce Meeting Wednesday
A strategic planning session for workforce and economic development takes place in White County Wednesday. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the event will detail available programs and funding opportunities for local business owners. “These programs are here to make our local businesses thrive, and often they go unused because we don’t know about them,” Robinson said. “This is a ... Read More »
Cumberland Co. Officials Commend SRO For Uncovering Shooting Plot
Officials are commending a Cumberland County School Resource Officer for uncovering a school shooting plot at South Cumberland Elementary. Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox said the quick work by Deputy Anthony Loshbough may have saved dozens of lives. “I’ll have to say I’m very proud of Deputy Loshbough,” Cox said. “He does an amazing job. If you’ve met the guy, ... Read More »
Cookeville Ruby Tuesday Permanently Closes
The Cookeville Ruby Tuesday has permanently closed. A district manager at the store confirmed the closure during a phone call Tuesday afternoon but provided no specific reason. Calls to the corporate office in Knoxville went unanswered. Putnam County Clerk Wayne Nabors said Ruby Tuesday operated its Interstate Drive location for a total of 12-years. Restaurant Business reported last year that ... Read More »
Cookeville Water Issue Could Be Resolved Later This Week
Cookeville’s current musty-smelling water issue could be resolved later this week. Water and Sewer Department Director Ronnie Kelly said the customers will likely have the foul-smelling odor until the water cycles out of the system. “Due to some construction we’re doing at the plant and changing the process in dealing with the algae, we had to shut off the activated ... Read More »
Putnam County Begins ‘Tough’ Budget Process
Putnam County officials viewed a preliminary budget Monday that shows a $3.7 million increase to the county general fund. Budget Committee Chairman Ben Rodgers said the upcoming fiscal year budget will be one of the toughest he’s ever faced. “I’ve had a chance to look at this with Randy, and it’s tough. There’s a lot of requests in here and there’s ... Read More »
Cookeville Named One of America’s Highest-Gaining Micropolitan Areas
The United States Census Bureau has named Cookeville as one of the country’s highest-gaining micropolitan areas for the second year in a row. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said the ranking indicates more people are becoming interested in what the city has to offer. “It just shows that people have recognized how great our entire area is,” Shelton said. “We have ... Read More »
