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CRMC Changes Policy To Allow Visitations For Some COVID Patients

Cookeville Regional changed its visitation policy for some COVID patients Wednesday. The hospital will now allow one visitor a day for two hours but only for patients that have been housed for at least five days. All patients in ICU will be allowed one visitor even if inpatient is less than 5 days. Visitation for patients with the last name ... Read More »

Program to Help Overton 8th Graders Transition to High School

Any Overton County 8th grader planning on attending Livingston Academy in the fall is invited to the LINK to LA Summer Transition Program. They will be able to meet their future teachers, learn the layout of their new school, and get a feel for what a day in high school might be like. Federal Programs and CTE Director for Overton ... Read More »

Monterey Aldermen Create Baseline Of Changes For Alcohol Ordinance

The Monterey Board of Alderman has developed a baseline of changes to the city’s alcohol ordinance to allow the establishment of microbreweries. During a Thursday work session with city attorney Brett Knight, four wants were established by the aldermen. Mayor J.J Reels said officials made good progress towards their goal. “Overall, I think it went well,” Reels said. “We got ... Read More »

CDC Reduces Quarantine Time For Asymptomatic Exposures

Overton County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said quarantining from COVID exposure can now end after 10 days. The CDC made the changes Wednesday after seeing low positivity rates after 10 days of exposure. “On day 11, you can then come out of quarantine with the stipulation that you are asymptomatic,” Reeder said. “You can not have any sort ... Read More »