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Select Designs to celebrate ownership
“Select Designs has been a cornerstone of our community” – Putnam County Chamber. Five years ago, Kori Edgington took ownership of Select Designs Screen Printing & Embroidery (SDSPE) at 226 West Stevens in Cookeville. On Oct. 2, the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) will celebrate Edgington’s 5-year anniversary as owner.
90-Degrees Plus Over 4th, Drink Lots Of Water
With 4th of July activities heating up and another wave of 90-degree weather arriving, a local expert said you need to pace yourself. Dr. Samantha McClerran from the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Emergency Department said heat and humidity give us the most trouble. McClerran said they see a variety of heat-related conditions in the emergency room.
Blood Assurance hosting blood drives over July 4th weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Blood Assurance is encouraging people of all blood types to help donate at Fourth of July celebrations across the Mid State. Blood Assurance said during the Fourth of July holiday, they typically see an uptick in trauma incidents that require blood transfusions. “This comes at a...
Mojo’s Pro Coatings set for grand opening
On July 26, Mojo’s Pro Coatings will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate its grand opening. The Cookeville – Putnam County Chamber of Commerce will be on hand. “Come celebrate the grand opening of Mojo’s Pro Coatings,” said the Chamber. “As a family-run business, Mojo’s is proud to be Cookeville’s exclusive certified dealer of Icon Rockclear Coatings.”
People can face harsher penalties for assaulting law enforcement officers after new law goes into effect in TN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new law passed by the legislature makes it a Class E felony to assault law enforcement officers. People convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers would be required to pay $10,000 and face a minimum sentence of 60 days in prison. It's named the "Back the Blue Act."
Tri-Cities region prepares for 729 area code addition
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Population growth in East Tennessee has required the state to add an additional area code to the current 423 area code. “The North American Numbering Plan administrator notified the Tennessee Public Utility Commission that the 423 number plan area is projected to exhaust its availability of central office codes,” said Grace […]
TWRA’s Operation Dry Water aims to curb drinking, drug use while boating
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is highlighting its Operation Dry Water (ODW) campaign as the July 4 holiday draws closer. ODW is a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) enforcement initiative that brings a heightened awareness and law enforcement presence to waterways during the Independence Day holiday. From July […]
Statewide ban on feeding bears sought by TN wildlife officials
Over the last few weeks there have been several bear and human encounters near the Great Smoky Mountains. These encounters are raising the question, are there any laws that prohibit people from feeding bears in Tennessee.
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