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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...
Tennessee man accused of stealing, crashing patrol vehicle arrested following manhunt
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - After days of searching, a man accused of stealing and crashing a Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle was arrested in Cookeville, according to THP. On Sunday, Charles D. Lawson, 55, allegedly stole a THP vehicle and crashed it in Putnam County. Troopers were investigating a suspicious vehicle in Smith County at the Buffalo Valley Rest Area on Interstate 40.
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.”
Grad Students! Get to know your classmates at new student orientation!
New graduate students are invited to orientation August 15th! This is a great opportunity to learn more about Tech, your program, and meet your new classmates! Check your email for information on registration. An online orientation will be provided for all new students prior to this event. If you have...
Diaz Lopez Receives the Sunshine Award at CRMC
Pictured above – Jordan Diaz Lopez, interpreter, is the latest recipient of the CRMC Sunshine Award. “He has helped us many times when no one else would or could.” – Nominator. Cookeville Regional Medical Center wants to Congratulate another CRMC Sunshine Award winner, Interpreter Jordan Diaz Lopez.
Conversations About New Cookeville Hotel Heating Up
Talks of adding a hotel near the New Putnam County Fairgrounds have picked up over recent months as the convention center nears completion. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the discussions began some three years ago. He said that for many developers, the construction of the convention center and expo center were the keys to that interest. He said the convention center is slated to be completed in September and he hopes a hotel eventually follows.
Three Golden Eagle women's golf student-athletes named 2023-24 WGCA All-American Scholars
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Three members of the Tennessee Tech women's golf team were recognized as All-American Scholars by the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) Monday afternoon. Senior Gittle Sciolis, junior Reagan Stuke, and freshman Chloe Griffith each earned the honor, making it 10 straight years that the Golden Eagle...
UCR To Livestream Cookeville’s Red White & Boom Parade, Concerts And Fireworks on July 4
Cookeville is set to host the 10th annual Red White & Boom Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4, with livestreams of the parade, concerts and fireworks show available via Upper Cumberland Reporter. Red White & Boom is scheduled to open with a parade near the Putnam County Courthouse at...
More Money, Better Funding Plan Coming For Centers
Putnam County Commissioners will vote later this month on increased funding for local senior center, then the county will get to work on a more systemized approach to budgeting. Centers in Baxter, Monterey, and Algood have been receiving $15,000 annually, with $40,000 allocated to Cookeville last year. Commissioners grew uncomfortable...
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.
TN’s college-going rate for Class of 2023 sees highest increase since 2015
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The class of 2023 had the highest number of high school graduates who enrolled in college immediately after graduating, according to a new report by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). The statewide college-going rate is 56.7%, which is 2.4 percentage points higher than the class of 2022. THEC added that […]
New laws puts responsibility on Tennessee kids for stopping their own abuse
I’m sitting in a virtual room with a few attorneys discussing how we can support young people’s access to health care without running afoul of the new law criminalizing adults supporting minors who access abortion,when someone says, “Well, the law doesn’t prevent kids from educating their peers on abortion. Why don’t we just train them?” […] The post New laws puts responsibility on Tennessee kids for stopping their own abuse appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tennessee’s Education Department is getting a new Chief Program Officer
The Tennessee Department of Education has selected Milan Special School District Director Jonathan Criswell as Chief Program Officer (CPO) for the department effective later this summer, the department announced last week. According to a department news release, Criswell will be tasked with leading the department’s core programming efforts, such as...
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