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Overton County is one of 14 health departments that have launched new appointment reminder systems. Office Manager Liz Huggins said that the auto-dialer system will allow patients to more easily confirm or reschedule appointments. “This allows us to know what we’re looking for,” Huggins said. “Like yes, we’re coming or no. And that way we can reach out to those ... Read More »

UT Medical Center announced finalized plans for Fentress County’s satellite Emergency Department. The plans include six exam rooms plus a trauma room for major health incidents. Imaging services will include CT, X-ray, and Ultrasound. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the announcement of the plans for the facility made its future all the more real. “We’ve had our doubters, and ... Read More »

Putnam County wants to use up to $4.5 million of American Rescue Plan money to expand broadband access. Mayor Randy Porter said the funding would be used to partner with providers that receive state funding for internet expansion. “A golden opportunity, a once in a life time probably for some of these projects,” Porter said. “You think about internet today ... Read More »

Putnam County Attorney Dana Looper said she is disappointed with the State Republican Party’s decision to disqualify her from the Circuit Court Judge Part I race. Two interested parties challenged Looper’s status as a bona fide Republican candidate. Looper received the word Friday after an appeal process. “I feel like I most identify with is a Republican, and I didn’t ... Read More »

Rock Island State Park has reopened its Sandbar boat ramp and parking lots after closing for flooding last week. Park Manager Damon Graham said that waters had receded enough to reopen, but that an influx of rain this week has park rangers closely monitoring the situation. “At this time we don’t think where it will be enough o where parking ... Read More »

A Clarkrange woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon near Highway 62. 46-year-old Shana Kay Baldwin was traveling in a 2013 Lincoln MKX near Dripping Springs Road in Putnam County when her vehicle went off the right side of the roadway and hit a culvert. The vehicle then became airborne, rolled, and continued off the right side ... Read More »

Clay County High School’s TCAT Health Science Program is getting a new piece of equipment to help nursing students. “Vivienne” is a Lifecast geriatric manikin modeled after a real, 82-year-old woman who donated her body to science. Instructor Stacie Franklin said that the lifelike equipment will allow students to practice skills such as catheter insertion and range of motion exercises. ... Read More »

The State Department of Economic Community Development is developing a new transitional housing grant program for substance abuse. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said counties will be able to apply for grants up to $400,000 to build or acquire facilities. “In the Upper Cumberland region, we got a lot of individuals that are coming out of treatment that they don’t ... Read More »

One Cookeville allergist anticipates this spring to bring plenty of pollen that could make for a severe allergy season. Allergy, Asthma, & Sinus Center’s Dr. Erin Rohman said it may be too soon to tell, but recent weather indicates a pollen filled spring. “It’s hard to compare it to years past and say it will be better or worse, but ... Read More »

The White County Commission has approved $160,000 to start the engineering phase for a bridge replacement project. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the state has indicated that the bridge at the White and Putnam County line has outlived its use. “Two or three years ago we replaced a bridge there on the Old Roberts Matthew Highway, the old 111,” ... Read More »