Plainview discusses snow removal, retains Edmondson

Submitted by Marilyn Toppins on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 16:24
Vice Mayor Richard Phillips

Vice Mayor Richard Phillips explains the plan for snow removal in Plainview.

The City of Plainview Board of Aldermen discussed how to clear the roads of snow and ice at its December and January meetings. Becky Munsey made the request during a public forum.
Vice Mayor Richard Phillips chaired the meeting on January 9, and reported that negotiations were ongoing to contract with Luttrell City to brine or clear the Plainview Roads. Phillips is also exploring other methods to address the issue of snow and ice.

Leadership Union County seeks participants

Submitted by Marilyn Toppins on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 16:24
Leadership Class of 2023

Leadership Union County Class of 2023 (Left to Right) Kelly Clarke, Sharps Chapel Fall Festival Chairman; Dr. Tobi Kilgore, HMMS Principal; Candy Booker, Election Commissioner; Garnet Southerland, Health Department Director; and Ann Russell, Register of Deeds.

Leadership Union County is seeking people who want to learn more about Union County or want to get involved in the many organizations that strive to improve the quality of life in Union County. LUC is currently enrolling participants in the Class of 2024.

Plainview installs new radio antenna

Submitted by Marilyn Toppins on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 16:23
New radio antenna for Plainview Police in Tennessee

Wendell Wise is climbing the ladder to position the new radio antenna for the Plainview Police Department. Lynn Van Dyke steadies the ladder while Steve Brantley supervises from the ground.

The Plainview Police Department will have better radio communication this year. Plainview Maintenance Department installed a new antenna at the Plainview City Hall last Tuesday, January 30, 2024. According to Vice Mayor Richard Phillips, the antenna was a planned upgrade included in the current city budget.

Chiropractic Care As An Alternative To Opioid Analgesia For Spinal Pain

Submitted by Dr. Darrell Johnson on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 16:23

Several non-pharmacological therapies — including spinal manipulation, therapeutic exercise, and relaxation techniques — are typically offered by chiropractors, and are recommended as first-line or adjunctive therapy for spinal pain. The utilization of chiropractic care has been reported to be associated with reduced risk of adverse drug events in adults with spinal pain. Large scale observational studies have found that chiropractic care is associated with decreased use of opioids.