Putnam County Schools To Launch Drive-By Meals
Grab and go meals will be available to all young people 18 and under in Putnam County beginning Monday. Parents or caregivers can stop by one of 12 schools between 10:30am-1:00pm using the car pick-up lane. Children must be present to receive the meals. The pickup locations include Algood Elementary, Avery Trace Middle School, Cane […]
Overton Co, Livingston Offices To Close
All Overton County and City of Livingston government offices will be closed to the public beginning Monday. City Mayor Curtis Hayes and County Executive Ben Danner announced the moves Friday. Hayes called it a precaution to keep all employees and residents safe. “We’re hoping people will do as much business as they can from home,” […]
Wiggins Confident With Perdue Protections
Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said the Perdue team stands ready to protect the some 700 employees who work there. Wiggins met with Perdue Human Resources Director Angie Woods and Vice President Jeff Beckman. He said they shared Perdue’s plans to keep the facility safe in the wake of the coronavirus as well as what the […]
Drive-Thru Testing Friday In Cookeville
Cars began lining up around 1:00pm Friday for coronavirus drive-thru testing through the Putnam County Health Department. Health department workers with facemasks, scrubs, and gloves greeted the vehicles to get patient information. About 15 cars were in line at any time during the two-hour tests. Testing would happen under the carport with a saliva swab. […]
7 COVID-19 Cases Reported Friday In Putnam County
Seven coronavirus cases have been reported to Putnam County officials by private testing services. County Mayor Randy Porter said the individual tests results came back prior to the state’s daily 2:00pm update. Porter said some of the cases may not be individuals who live in Putnam County. “What we’re seeing is people are driving to […]
Visitation To End At Cookeville Regional Friday Night
Visitation will end at Cookeville Regional Medical Center at the end of the day Friday. “We feel that no visitors is the best policy during these difficult times,” CEO Paul Korth said in a statement. “It’s a difficult decision, but we must do what we can to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. We are […]
No Reports Of Damage After Warning
No reports of damage after a small thunderstorm produced a tornado warning across Overton County Friday. Overton County Emergency Officials report no damage reports or sightings of a funnel cloud. The National Weather Service issued the warning because of a small, tight rotation on radar. Hail reported on Highway 111 in the Rickman area as […]
Williams And Legislators Leaving Town After Budget
Representative Ryan Williams said the state has a budget in place that will protect the Volunteer State as the COVID-19 situation evolves. A $39.8 billion budget passed around 11:30pm Thursday night. It includes a $350 million addition to the state’s Rainy Day Fund. “It’s obviously our hope and prayer, many of us in the legislature […]
Long Time White County Judge Passes
Former Judge Oliver James Hill, who served as a general sessions judge for some 25 years, has died. Hill was 87. The Sparta native served as a founding member of the Sparta Country Club. A visitation will be held in April.
Funeral Homes Adjusting To COVID-19
Local funeral homes are following federal guidelines by limiting the amount of visitors in their facilities for the next several weeks. Jason Horner is co-owner of Hooper, Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. He said the decision did not come lightly. “This is unprecedented for us and the nation,” Horner said. “We have always been able […]
