Porter: Disaster Declaration Possible At State Level
Putnam County Executive Randy Porter said he met with TEMA officials Thursday morning and believes the state may make an official disaster declaration for the Memorial Day storms. The federal government would have to approve a disaster declaration to get FEMA assistance. “We had a meeting with TEMA this morning to discuss the storm a […]
Findlay Elementary Gets New Principal
This summer brings many changes to White County’s Findlay Elementary. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said progress is moving forward on construction of a new school and it’s got a new principal. Long time principal Gary Alspaugh (All-spa) retired at the end of the school year. Now Rebecca Ryan will take the job. “She is […]
Gainesboro Man Charged With Child Rape
Putnam County authorities have charged a Gainesboro man with rape of a child. 53-year-old Joe Edward Cherry was arrested this morning. He’s also charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery. The alleged rape happened on New Year’s Eve in 2015. Authorities have not released details about the incident or the age of the victim. […]
White County Teacher Named Teacher Of The Year Finalist
One Upper Cumberland teacher has been named a finalist for state Teacher of the Year. White County High math teacher Rebecca Ryan is one of three Middle Tennessee finalists. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said he’s very proud of Ryan’s efforts. “I’d like to take credit for it but it’s not my credit […]
CRMC’s Finley Wins Marketing Award
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Marketing team walked away with a prestigious award. Melahn Finley was named one of the top 25 hospital marketing professionals in the country by DTC Perspectives. She’s been marketing at CRMC for 27 years, so there was plenty of material to base the award on. “Just to give recognition I couldn’t […]
Daniels: Celina Election Went Smoothly, 50% Turnout
Clay County Election Administrator Wanda Daniels said Celina’s election went smoothly. About 507 people voted in the election and that’s a good turnout, Daniels said. “Close to about 50 percent, we have 1,100-something in District 3, close to 50 percent,” Daniels said. Tuesday’s election brought a new mayor, Joey Rich. Current Mayor Willie Kerr chose […]
Overton Library Makes Room With Book Sale This Weekend
Overton County’s Millard Oakley Public Library will hold its annual used book sale this weekend. Director Cynthia Julian Simmons said the event helps the library two ways. “Typically they’re used books, we have things we’ve pulled out of the collection to make room for new things, and we also have books that people have donated […]
Cumberland Co. School Board Approves Budget
The Cumberland County Board of Education has approved a $55.6 million budget. It includes a 4-percent raise for all employees and the first year of a four year one-to-one technology initiative. The school system will not be asking for any additional contributions from the county. They will be seeking funding for a building project at […]
Teen Injured In ATV Accident In Cumberland County
Another ATV accident has left a Cumberland County teenager with injuries. The accident happened Wednesday on Deck Road. Authorities say the 15-year-old male was driving the ATV when he was struck by a pickup truck. The impact threw the juvenile from the ATV. He was transported to U.T. Medical Center for a leg and wrist […]
McMinnville Woman Dies Following Tick Bite
A 20-year-old McMinnville woman has died from a reported tick bite. Health officials stated Katie Underhill died after a five-week battle with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Reportedly, the disease was first diagnosed as the flu. Health officials state residents should beware of flu-like symptoms following insect bites, especially if they become more severe after two […]
