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New Italian restaurant opening in Monterey
Sapori di Napoli (SDN) is a taste of Italy that will soon be available in Monterey. The restaurant recently announced an expected fall opening, and I know we can all agree that is great news. Traditional Italian Cuisine made with love, what’s not to love?. “… Get ready to...
Monterey Yard-Sellers Moved Across Holly Street
Monterey Aldermen voted Monday night to move yard sellers in the Farmers Market facility to a grassy area on the railroad side of South Holly Street. Alderman Bill Wiggins said an event June 22 brought the issue to a head again, the conflict between yard sales and farmers. Alderman Charles Looper said the yard sellers would have a lot more space across the street.
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.
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."
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.
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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