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Author Archives: Sheila Scruggs

Sheila’s Pet Of The Week: Mataline The Cat

Mataline is a 1 year old, housebroken female and already spayed. She is great with other cats, kids and dogs. Adopt Mataline today from the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter Monday – Saturday from Noon to 6pm.      Read More »

Sheila Says: Deals & Freebies For Our Veterans

Many restaurants are offering discounts or freebies for Veterans. The savings are for Veteran’s Day only. The information was listed online, but it’s always a good idea to check with our local businesses to make sure they are participating.   Starbucks: Veterans, active-duty military personnel and their spouses will receive a free 12-ounce cup of coffee. Red Lobster: Veterans and active-duty military personnel ... Read More »

Sheila Says: Discover Art In Cookeville During Art Prowl

More than 30 artists will display their work at 18 different Cookeville area locations this weekend. Some will be demonstrating their art right in front of you. Feel free to ask questions to the artist and find out the story about their piece on display. No admission to be an onlooker at this event, although beautiful art pieces will be ... Read More »

Sheila Says: Crayola Is Here For Creative Adults

The Crayola company has launched a line of coloring books for adults. Crayola says it’s “Color Escapes” line of books and art supplies offers “a soothing, creative experience that’s easy to do and easy on your mind.” The kit includes four collections—nature, kaleidoscope, geometric and garden—and there are even markers and colored pencils available. It’s become a stress reliever for some ... Read More »

Sheila Says: Don’t Rake Your Leaves

Leave the leaves! According to the National Wildlife Federation raking leaves is harmful to the environment. They’re used as shelter and food for birds and chipmunks and when you bag them they don’t get enough oxygen to decompose, instead they wind up in a landfill where they create methane gas, which creates global warming.      Read More »

Sheila’s Pets Of The Week: BFF’s Dartanian & Sundae

These two sweeties need to be adopted together. The calico, Sundae, is a bit shy.  Dartanian takes care of her and brings her out of her shell. She’s very sweet but isn’t as confident as Dartanian. They love to bathe each other and lay together.  Both kitties came in together at the shelter. The owner surrendered due to her dog ... Read More »

Sheila Says: The Jagged Little Chicks Rock

Last night on the Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon invited Alanis Morisette & Meghan Trainor to join his all-chicken quartet called The Jagged Little Chicks to perform a clucking rendition of Morissette’s “Ironic.” It’s heartfelt and hilarious! Read More »

Sheila Says: Whisenhunt Out Mularkey In As Titans’ Coach

The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Ken Whisenhunt this morning. He’ll be replaced by Mike Mularkey as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. “After thoughtful consideration, the decision has been made to relieve Ken Whisenhunt of his head coaching duties,” Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said. “We have expected more progress on the field, and I felt it ... Read More »

Sheila Says: The George Lucas Museum Is Coming

Star Wars fans plan your future trip to Chicago. The city council okayed the zoning proposal to build a 300,000 square foot “George Lucas Museum of Narrative art” or “The Star Wars museum”. It’ll be located near Soldier field, but you’ll have to wait a bit. It’s scheduled to open in 2019. Read More »