Regional AmbuBus Prepared for Major Response Events
The Upper Cumberland’s AmbuBus usually sits silent at the Putnam County Emergency Management Services building, waiting to be used. However, Putnam EMS Director Tommy Copeland says the bus is prepared for large-scale events at a moment’s notice. “If any of the other Upper Cumberland counties need it, all they have to do is call,” Copeland […]
Cumberland County Crash Victim Identified
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified a man who died in a two-semi accident on I-40 westbound Wednesday. A THP crash report identified the deceased as 57-year-old Robert Baron Day of Greenville, South Carolina. The report states the incident occurred in Cumberland County when Day’s 2016 tractor trailer rear-ended a semi driving at a slow […]
Financial Adviser Says Higher Interest Rates Shouldn’t be a Concern
The Federal Reserve announced their fourth interest rate increase of 2018 Wednesday to a range of 2.25 to 2.5. Raymond James Financial Adviser Chris Cravens says the increase shouldn’t be a cause for concern as the Fed looks to limit the amount of increases in 2019. “The reason [The Fed] also said that they’ve lowered […]
UCHRA Decreases Amount Owed to TDOT to $92K
The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency (UCHRA) has decreased its total amount owed to the Tennessee Department of Transportation following an audit report earlier this year. Executive Director Mark Farley says the agency has decreased the initial $130,000 owed to the state down to about $92,000. “We still believe there are some areas where we […]
Five Guys Closes Until Further Notice Due to Grease Fire
Five Guys of Cookeville hopes to reopen late today or tomorrow due to a grease fire. Five Guys staff report that the fire was contained and extinguished. Staff must re-prep all food and equipment in order to reopen. No injuries were reported.
One Person Killed In Cumberland Co. Crash
A truck driver died following a crash in Cumberland County Wednesday morning. The accident occurred after two tractor-trailers collided on 1-40 westbound around mile marker 315 just after 6 a.m. Cumberland County EMA Director Rick Williams reports the interstate currently has one lane open. Names of those involved have not been released.
Bid To Be Recommended For Father Daughter Date Night
Cookeville Leisure Services has agreed on a catering bid for the annual Father Daughter Date Night. Director Rick Woods said he will request the city council to approve a $22,627 bid from Royal Act Catering when the city council meets Thursday. “We no longer have Caesar salad, but we do have a typical garden salad […]
