Monterey Implementing Aid for Seniors
The Town of Monterey will begin a crisis intervention program for senior citizens and people unable to leave their homes. Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph said he and Mayor Bill Wiggins thought the program would be a good way to let their citizens know that the city cared about their needs. “We have a lot […]
Plexiglass Barriers Coming To Grocery Chain
Plexiglass barriers to protect cashiers will be installed at all Publix locations nationwide, including the Cookeville location. The partitions will be used at cash registers, customer service desks and pharmacies. The installation will take place in the next two weeks. “We’re taking extra precautions for the well-being of our customers and associates,” Spokeswoman Maria Brous […]
Court Dates Postponed To April 30
The Tennessee Supreme Court further suspended in-person court appearances until April 30. Courts remain open statewide but pending court appearances have been postponed. The Order strongly encourages court proceedings by telephone, video, teleconferencing, email, or other means that do not involve in-person contact. Crossville City Court dates have been rescheduled for May 19. The court […]
Assistance Available For COVID-19 Job Losses
The Tennessee Department of Human Services will begin accepting applications Thursday morning for families needing cash assistance because of COVID-19 job losses. If you were employed as of March 11 and have lost your job because of COVID-19, you are eligible. Individuals who lost at least 50 percent of his/her earned income are also eligible. […]
White County’s First Coronavirus Case Reported
The first case of COVID-19 in White County Wednesday as the total number of cases regionwide increased to 15. Putnam County’s cases increased to nine. Cumberland County’s case number remains at three. Dekalb, Overton, and White Counties each reporting one case. The Wednesday total statewide increased to 784, up from 667 Tuesday. Three people have […]
Warren County Officials Working Goodbar Rd Incident
Warren County emergency officials are on the scene of an incident on Goodbar Road near the Warren County/Van Buren County line. Emergency vehicles are blocking the road. Officials are on the scene but are releasing no details. Goodbar Road between Highway 30 and Highway 70S is currently blocked.
Monterey Parks Closed By Mayor
Citing the need to further guard public health, Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins closed all outdoor city facilities Wednesday. The order includes Bee Rock, Black Bottom Fields, the Farmers Market, Meadow Creek Park, The T-Ball Field, the walking trail and Whittaker Park. The order goes into effect immediately. Wiggins said police will not cite citizens for […]
Winningham Said Overton Ready For Month Closure
Overton County Director Of Schools Mark Winningham said parents will play a critical role in making the next month work academically for students. “We can’t be there with their child and so we have to encourage students to continue to make the progress that they need to in their academic endeavours,” Winningham said. Governor Bill […]
WCTE To Air Instructional Programming
WCTE will air two hours of instructional programming for local students beginning April 6. Station President Becky Magura said the six public television stations statewide will partner with the State Department of Education Commissioner Peggy Schwinn on the programming. It will likely include teaching, focused on reading and math. “It will be specific home-based instruction […]
How To Process COVID-19 Anxieties
How can people anxious about the COVID-19 pandemic process uncertainties? Personal Growth Counseling Director Carole Lovell said perspective and encouragement are key. “We are focusing on encouraging people that we are going to get through this,” Lovell said. “This is temporary, we are all strong, we have survived all kinds of things in this country, […]
