Straight Line Winds Of 90-95 MPH In White County
National Weather Service meteorologists found straight-line wind damage in excess of 90-95mph through White County during its assessment Monday. Meteorologist Krissy Hurley said the strongest wind damage occurred just south of Sparta. Forecasters also found an EF-0 tornado on the north side of the wind field. “There was a distinct path, as a blowing line […]
More Than 3K Without Power In Caney Fork
Between three and four thousand customers of Caney Fork Electric remain without power Monday night. “While we have had a productive day of restoring power to our members following the severe storms, there is no possibility that we will be able to get the lights back on tonight,” General Manager Bill Rogers said. “In my […]
Fentress & Warren Post First COVID-19 Cases
Fentress and Warren Counties posted their first COVID-19 cases Monday. The region total stands at 45 according to the Tennessee Department of Health. That includes 24 cases in Putnam County and 11 in Cumberland County. Dekalb County reports four cases, two in Overton County, and one each in Smith and White Counties. The state total […]
Local Bank Changes Hands
A long-time Cookeville bank will soon have a new name and new look. Progressive Savings Bank was acquired by Knoxville-based SmartBank on March 1. Marilyn Mullinix, Branch Manager and Community President of the Cookeville location, said that most of the changes coming to the bank will not have a huge impact on customers. “The biggest […]
FEMA Calls Could Show Up As Unidentified
Residents who have applied with FEMA should be on the lookout for phone calls from unidentified phone numbers. These calls would serve as a follow-up on applications for disaster assistance. Because many emergency assistance workers are teleworking, phone numbers may show up as unknown or unidentified. When workers call, they will provide you with the […]
Vandalism Closes Cookeville Skate Park
Vandalism over the weekend has prompted Cookeville Leisure Services to close the new Park View Skate Park until further notice. Obscenities were spray painted inside the mens restroom and on concrete outside. Damage also done to the bathroom. A trash can was removed from its base and trash thrown across the park. “It’s not about […]
Two-Vehicle Crash On Hwy 127 Sends 2 To Hospital
Charges pending after a two-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon along US-127 in Cumberland County. 38-year-old Jessie Michael Stephens of Jamestown is in stable condition after being airlifted to UT Medical Center in Knoxville. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Stephens was driving south on Highway 127 at a high rate of speed. As he came over […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Protecting Homeless During Pandemic
The Cookeville Rescue Mission is taking precautions to protect the homeless during the pandemic. Roughly 50 residents are currently being served by the mission. One resident went to the hospital last week with COVID-19 symptoms, but tested negative. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said his team has limited access to venturing outdoors so they don’t carry […]
Local Day Cares Trying To Serve
Concern about COVID-19 and the need for social distancing. The need to work. Upper Cumberland day care centers are trying to serve local families and keep children safe. Creative Learning Child Care Director Laura Wheeler said her day care has seen an enrollment decrease. “Our enrollment is about half of what we normally have because […]
VEC: Power Restored In Putnam, Areas Of Cumberland
Power restoration resumes this morning across Dekalb, Cumberland and White Counties after Sunday morning thunderstorms. The number of homes without power in Cumberland County has been reduced to 1196, according to Volunteer Energy. The biggest area of power outages stands along highway 70 between Crossville and the White County line. On the other side of […]
