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Cookeville Regional has something cuddly in store for pediatric patients
Pictured above – Charlotte Hall, ER Patient Liaison. Patient Liaison program at Cookeville Regional currently has four liaisons located in the ER. The Patient Liaisons at Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) have something cuddly for pediatric patients who are seen in the ER. Teddy bears are now available for pediatric patients who might need some extra comfort while they are being seen in the ER at Cookeville Regional.
Beshear defends Kentucky school district scrutinized for advocating against school choice measure
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is putting all public school districts on notice, saying their tax dollars cannot be used for political advocacy. This comes as Pulaski County Schools in Somerset, Kentucky, two hours southeast of Louisville, has taken down a heavily scrutinized social media post reading, "No on Amendment 2."
Athens church goes up in flames Thursday evening
ATHENS, Tenn. — A church in Athens, Tennessee went up in flames Thursday evening, according to theTri-State Mutual Aid Association. The association says this is at 707 North Jackson Street, where theSt. Mark AME Zion Church is located. Several agencies, including Englewood, Madisonville, Bradley County, and Cleveland, responded to...
Soddy Daisy woman dies after early morning tragic accident
Soddy Daisy, Tenn. (WDEF) — A woman from Soddy Daisy died after a freak accident involving a brake caliper. Autumn McClure and her boyfriend were driving her little brother to daycare when a brake caliper flew out of the bed of a truck in front of them, going through the vehicle’s windshield, and striking McClure in her chest neck area.
Leaders cut ribbon on new tiny home community to help people recovering from addiction and who were formerly homeless
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Leaders gathered Wednesday afternoon in Knox County to cut the ribbon on a community of five tiny homes, helping people recovering from addiction and who were homeless get a place to call their own. "I always wanted one, but obviously, I would choose everything else and...
THP planning Chattanooga drivers license checkpoint in October
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has announced they will be conducting a drivers license checkpoint in Chattanooga. The date is set for October 11, 2024 starting at 9:00 a.m. on West 37th Street near Charger Drive. Troopers are trying to lessen the amount of unqualified drivers...
Shots fired in Dollar General parking lot: Chattanooga man charged with attempted murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man faces attempted first degree murder charges after police say he opened fire on a car full of women in a Dollar General parking lot. The incident happened back on the afternoon of August 9th at the Dollar General on Wilcox Boulevard, according to an affidavit our newsroom obtained.
UT Knoxville to receive $500k to research automotive cybersecurity
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As new vehicles become even more connected to the internet, how can drivers feel safe knowing their car could be the target of a cyberattack? That seems to be a question researchers at the University of Tennessee will be working to resolve using funds from the Tennessee Department of Economic and […]
Ridgeview earns ‘Top Workplace’ award for third consecutive year
ONEIDA | For a third consecutive year, Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by Knoxville Top Workplaces. The 2024 award marks the fourth time Ridgeview has received the honor, and the third year in a row. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology firm Energage LLC. The confidential survey measures employee experience and related themes, such as feeling respected and supported, being enabled to grow, and being empowered to execute.
One reader believes Josh Heupel should be fired if Tennessee doesn't make CFP | Adams
As we get closer to the college football season openers, my literary contributors are sharpening their opinions. Sam writes: The Vols have a relatively easy football schedule with a hot shot QB. If they don’t make the playoffs, Heupel should be fired. My response: You aren’t the only harsh critic among my literary...
Make-A-Wish grants Cleveland boy a trip to Disney
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — A boy from Cleveland, Tennessee, has been granted a trip to Walt Disney World by Make-A-Wish East Tennessee. Christian Ingram will be surprised with a special school send-off at Mayfield Elementary School before heading to Orlando with his family. The event will take place at...
Checkers to open in Cookeville in early September
Following delayed construction, many have wondered if the project was a wash. The long-awaited Cookeville Checkers location is tentatively set for an early September opening, according to managing partner Doiron Clowers. “Everything is pointing toward the beginning of the month,” said Clowers. Clowers says construction is entering the final...
Vols turn to Knoxville native Bishop, other young running backs to keep juice in backfield
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — In just 16 days, Knoxville will be rocking when the Tennessee Vols open the 2024 season inside Neyland Stadium as Chattanooga comes to town - but first it's another two-plus weeks of crucial work on the practice field. After another solid day on Wednesday in...
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