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The Putnam County Commission voted to approve the new jail healthcare contract with Quality Correctional Health Care Monday evening. Company President and Founder Dr. John Bates says a new health system was much needed after his initial examination of the county’s needs. “This is one of the busiest jails of Tennessee, bar none, and we [cover] almost 30 jails in ... Read More »
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Today In The Upper Cumberland: Autism Tennessee Part Two
Babs Tierno discusses Autism Tennessee & the many services it provides families. New science shows Autism more prevalent than ever though. The study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics….said 1 in 40 children have Autism. That’s up from the previous estimate of 1 in 59 children. More disturbing, the study found that 30 percent of those diagnosed on the Autistic ... Read More »
Single Car Crash Reported on Dodson Branch Road
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports a car has struck a tree along Dodson Branch Road in Cookeville. Lieutenant Jimmy Neal reports troopers are currently on the scene responding to the accident. No lanes are closed at the moment. No word on the severity or any injuries from the accident. Read More »
Council to Consider Design Contract For Water Plant Project
The Cookeville City Council will meet Thursday to consider approving a design contract for a rehab project at the water department. Water Department Director Ronnie Kelly said the work will take place within the solids facility at the wastewater treatment plant. “We’re replacing a lot of equipment, adding some covered storage, and replacing the pasteurization vessels,” Kelley said. “It’s a ... Read More »
Man Charged In Fatal Cumberland County Crash
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has charged a Crossville man with vehicular homicide by intoxication following a crash that killed a woman in Cumberland County Saturday. Officials said Jamie D. Richards also faces charges of DUI and vehicular assault by recklessness. He was issued citations for no seat belt, failure to maintain traffic lane, exercise due care, and no insurance. A ... Read More »
Racquet Master Changes Branding to Fitness Master
![Cookeville fitness center Racquet Master recently renovated its facility and rebranded as Fitness Center to highlight other aspects of the business [Photo: Logan Weaver]](https://newstalk941.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_20181217_125135-e1545075992487-150x150.jpg)
Cookeville fitness center Racquet Master has changed its branding to Fitness Master. General Manager Steven Turner says the old Racquet Master name sometimes caused people to overlook other attributes of the business. “What we learned with the name was that most people in town just thought it was racquetball courts,” Turner says. “So the reason for the change is we wanted ... Read More »
CRMC Warns of Choking Hazards in Children’s Christmas Gifts
Pediatricians at Cookeville Regional Medical Center warn parents of potential choking hazards in their childrens’ Christmas gifts this holiday season. Director of Pediatrics Dr. Apryl Hall says many small objects pose a risk to infants and small children. “The most important thing is small toys are choking hazards, so nothing small enough that the child can put in their mouth ... Read More »
TTU’s Rec Center, Lab Sciences Buildings Slated for 2020 Completion Dates
Tennessee Tech’s Student Recreation Center and Lab Sciences building projects are slated for completion in 2020. Senior Director of Communications and Marketing Dewayne Wright says recent rain and snow haven’t delayed either of the projects thus far. “The Lab Sciences and the Student Recreation Center, those are still on track,” Wright says. “When we start a project, the university and ... Read More »
PCFD Investigating Monday Fire on Gibbons Road
A Monday morning fire on Gibbons Road near Cookeville is under investigation. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown says crews were called to the residence around 3 a.m. to fight the blaze. “There was one occupant at home at the time. They discovered the fire and left the residence,” Brown says. “The cause is still under investigation at this time.” ... Read More »
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug-Arrest of Rickman Man
A routine traffic stop led to the drug-related arrest of a Rickman man Saturday. Putnam County authorities charged 33-year-old Joe Murphy with criminal impersonation and possession of methamphetamine. Officials first made contact with Murphy near 6070 Dodson Branch Highway. The patrol vehicle had to swerve to avoid a white Dodge diesel coming from the opposite lane. After the Dodge almost collided ... Read More »
