Jackson County BOE Response To COVID-19
The Jackson County Schools will feed students across the county through March 31. “One of the main things that I think is really important, just like a lot of what the other school districts have done, is making the nutrition program for children under 18 years old,” Director of Schools Kristy Brown said. “They can […]
More Rain Expected; Flooding A Concern
A rainy week including possible soaking rains Tuesday could impact the already saturated ground across the Upper Cumberland. “We have already seen flooding occur across the Southeastern U.S. due to heavy rains through February and early March,” NOAA Deputy Director Mary Erickson said. “With many states at risk with at least minor flooding across central […]
First Dekalb Case Of COVID 19 Monday
Dekalb County reported its first case of the coronavirus Monday taking the Upper Cumberland count to nine. 615 cases reported statewide Monday by the Tennessee Department of Health. Putnam County’s number remains at six. Cumberland County’s number remains at two. Knox County saw its number of cases increase to 12. Davidson County’s 164 confirmed cases […]
Middle TN Gas Closes Lobbies & Showrooms
Middle Tennessee Natural Gas locations across the Upper Cumberland have closed its lobbies and showrooms to public traffic until further notice. Bills can be paid at our office drop-boxes or drive-up windows, by mail, phone or electronically. The drive-up window will be open 8am-5pm as normal. Employees will be on hand 24-hours a day to […]
Bank Of Putnam County Leader Laid To Rest
The family of Jack Ray conducted private graveside services for the former Bank Of Putnam County Chairman Sunday. The 84-year-old Ray passed away Friday at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Ray returned to Monterey after graduating law school at the University of Virginia. He planned to […]
Schools Scrubbed & Fogged To Remove Germs
Putnam County School Administrators returning to schools Monday found facilities as germ-free as possible. Interim Director Of Schools Corby King said the system’s cleaning firm did a top-to-bottom clean last week. That includes using a misting system to reach all surfaces in every classroom. “Almost fogging the rooms,” King said. “As it dries, it kills […]
Former TTU Soccer Standout Got Out Of Italy
Former Tennessee Tech Soccer Standout Tina Marolt saw the early stages of Italy’s coronavirus crisis up close last month. The former All-OVC midfielder played in the Italian League for Bergamo before the league shutdown. At that point, Italy had 79 reported COVID-19 cases. Today, that number nears 60,000. “When you take a look at the […]
Vol State Classes Move Online
Vol State classes will transition to online formats for the remainder of the semester beginning today. Coordinator of Marketing and Communication Eric Melcher said the decision came from following state and federal recommendations. “We certainly have a lot of experience with online classes to do this in such a short time,” Melcher said. “It is […]
Parks Open, Heart Of City Playground Not
While Dogwood Park remains open, Cookeville’s Heart Of The City Playground remains closed because of COVID-19. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said some residents have chosen to scale the fence of the locked playground to use the facility. Because the playground cannot be sanitized, Shelton said that increases the risk of spreading germs. Shelton said citizens […]
TTU & UC 3-D Printers Helping With Mask Need
Tennessee Tech’s 3-D printers spent the weekend helping to add to the state’s supply of facemasks. Under the eye of Michael Aikens, Director for the Tennessee Center for Rural Innovation, and Hunter Hinshaw, a Masters student in Mechanical Engineering, the printers worked all weekend creating headbands for the masks. “If you think about a facemask […]
