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Livingston Eligible for More Project Diabetes Funding

Livingston will reapply for additional grant funding after being informed of their eligibility for another Project Diabetes grant. Downtown Revitalization Committee Chair Ray Evans said he and Mayor Curtis Hayes were informed last Friday of the opportunity and submitted an application immediately. “There was an opportunity to apply again for a Diabetes Grant, similar to the one that we’ve had ... Read More »

Monterey Hoping To Link New Areas To Walking Trail

The town of Monterey has applied for a grant that could provide students a safer route to and from school. The potential funding would help link Burks Elementary School and Monterey High School to the town’s new walking trail. Dawn Kupferer is the grant writer for the town of Monterey. “The town of Monterey has been working very hard to ... Read More »

Mississippi Felony Fugitive Found in Putnam County

Putnam County Authorities arrested a felony fugitive from Mississippi Wednesday. Tennessee Highway Patrol charged 19-year-old Morgan Blakney with criminal impersonation after giving a false name to avoid active warrants out of Tuscaloosa County, Mississippi. Tuscaloosa County filed warrants for Blackney for the offense of malicious mischief and escape, which is a felony. Authorities also charged Blakney with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and ... Read More »

Celina Mayor Hoping for Quick Turnaround with CRH Closure

Celina Mayor Joey Rich hopes to have a quick turnaround in finding a potential buyer for Cumberland River Hospital (CRH). Rich and other Clay County residents attended Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) special-called Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday regarding the closure of CRH. “We were just asking some of the board members about the licensure with the hospital, if they ... Read More »

Crews Battle Fire Near Nameless Community Center

Jackson County firemen responded to a structure fire early Thursday morning near the Nameless Community Center. Multiple departments responded to the scene, including members from Jackson County Central Fire, Flynn’s Lick, and Granville Fire Departments. No word on any injuries or the status of the structure. Officials said the blaze forced a portion of Shepardsville Highway to be closed down. ... Read More »

Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Arrest in Crossville

A Crossville man faces meth and prohibited weapons charges following a traffic stop Tuesday. Crossville Police reports officers stopped 47-year-old Christopher Noe after failing to properly use a turn signal. Noe admitted to officers his license was suspended while the passenger of the vehicle said she was on probation while still being a user of methamphetamine. The police report indicates ... Read More »

CRMC Trustees Officially Dissolve, Liquidate CRH Assets

The Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to officially liquidate all assets of Cumberland River Hospital. Chief Legal Counsel Luke Hill said the vote effectively separates CRMC from the Celina facility. “The Board voted to inevitably dissolve the corporation at a certain time and give the CEO (Paul Korth) the authority to effectually [execute] the dissolution,” Hill ... Read More »

Putnam Election Official Talks Redistricting Poplar Grove

The Putnam County Election Administrator would like the Poplar Grove area to move voting districts. Administrator Debbie Steidl said some issues arose when Poplar Grove moved from the 5th District to the 4th District nearly 10 years ago. “That area has always sat in the 5th District, being a part of the districts down here in the area of Cookeville,” ... Read More »

Highland Residential Seeks Bond Issue for Walnut Village Project

Highlands Residential Services (HRS) wants to issue a bond to help cover construction costs of reconstructing Walnut Village. Dow Harris is the Executive Director of HRS. “Right now, $5,087,000 is our estimate on the reconstruction costs and the rehab of Walnut Village which is going to be substantial,” Harris said. “They’re basically going to be gutted out and completely remodeled ... Read More »

City of Crossville May Host City Flag Contest

The City of Crossville may hold a student design contest for a new city flag. City Manager Greg Woods said the idea for a contest came up during a recent council retreat. “We did ask for a flag with a seal on it. [We] didn’t quite get what we asked for from one of the departments,” Woods said. “So one ... Read More »