Porter: Call Your Primary Physician First With COVID-19 Symptoms
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter reminded local citizens concerned about COVID-19 symptoms to contact their primary care physician first. “Don’t just show up, call them first,” Porter said. The CDC has repeatedly asked citizens to heed this warning to keep emergency rooms, medical facilities and doctor’s office free from the virus. A call to your […]
Saturday COVID-19 Cases In UC At 7
The number of Upper Cumberland COVID-19 cases stands at seven, according to the Tennessee Department Of Health. Five cases reported in Putnam County and two in Cumberland County as of Saturday afternoon. The Putnam County number decreased from Friday’s report from County Mayor Randy Porter. Porter said Friday there appeared to be some discrepancy concerning […]
Cookeville Regional Ends Elective Procedures
As of Wednesday, elective procedures and surgeries will end at Cookeville Regional Medical Center for the next eight weeks. CRMC CEO Paul Korth said his administration looked carefully at CDC guidance before making the decision. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Disease, said Saturday elective procedures can affect the supply […]
Bank Of Putnam County Chair Jack Ray Dies
Jack Ray, the longtime chairman of the Bank of Putnam County, passed away Friday at his home. The Monterey resident died at the age of 84. Ray was a lawyer, a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School. He celebrated the grand opening of the new Monterey branch in August, 2019. Ray’s grandfather, W.B. […]
