Van Buren Residents Still Without Power
Van Buren County Public Safety Director Will Max said Bone Cave community still has residents with no power after Sunday’s storm. Max said blocked road ways are slowing down the process. “We had some roads in the northwestern part of the county in the Bone Cave area that did receive some damage,” Max said. “Several […]
Korth: Next Two Weeks Critical
Cookeville Regional CEO Paul Korth said the next two weeks will be critical in fighting COVID-19. Korth said local residents need to follow the governor’s orders to stay home. “That is the way to stop this spread,” Korth said. “The two places that you should be going to are work and the grocery. Anything else […]
Jamestown City Hall Closed
Jamestown City Hall and Community Center will be closed until at least April 14th. The daycare at the Community Center will remain open. Mayor Lyndon Baines said skeleton crews are still working and emergencies will be handled, but no employees will be in the building. Residents dropping off payments will utilize the drop box, however, […]
Clay Records First COVID-19 Case; Putnam To 31
Clay County’s first COVID-19 case reported Wednesday as the Upper Cumberland total grew to 60 confirmed cases. White County reported its second case Wednesday. The Tennessee Department of Health reports 31 cases in Putnam County, 14 in Cumberland County, and 5 in Dekalb County. Wednesday’s Case Report Putnam (31) Cumberland (14) Dekalb (5) Smith (3) […]
Two Vehicle Crash At Cumberland Utility Stop
A Crossville man suffered injuries Wednesday morning when he rear-ended a truck stopped for a utility crew. 27-year-old Andrew Ingram faces multiple charges including failure to use a hands-free device. Ingram travelling eastbound on Highway 70 near Deep Water Road. A step-van, driven by Sparta’s William Brock, was stopped for a utility crew. Ingram hit […]
Volunteer Energy Outages Down To 16
The number of Volunteer Energy customers without power has been reduced Wednesday to just 15. Ten White County homes remain without power while just two homes are without power in Cumberland County. One home remains without power in Putnam County. Caney Fork crews are working in the Doyle area where the biggest number of outages […]
Homeowners Beware Of Trees And Limbs
Recent above average rainfall and high winds in the Upper Cumberland create conditions causing an increase in downed limbs and fallen trees. Allen’s Tree Service owner Bryan Cook said to look for low lying areas that hold water and exposed root balls at the base of the tree. These trees are more likely to be […]
Porter: Lee Understands Questions About What Is Essential
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said questions will come up over the next few days about which businesses are essential and which are not. And Governor Bill Lee understands that too. Porter joined other city and county leaders in a conference call with the governor Tuesday. Lee ordered non-essential businesses to close beginning Wednesday. “I […]
Van Buren Precautions: Zero Confirmed Cases
Van Buren County officials conduct daily wellness checks on residents in an effort to ensure the health and safety of the community. County Mayor Greg Wilson said officials check via phone call or Facebook. “We started our list with people, especially the elder, who do not get out as much,” Wilson said. “We are doing […]
Keep Kids Learning During Extended School Closures
Parents of students unexpectedly out of school for precautionary measures in the wake of the COVID-19 virus spread may find themselves in need of ways to keep their kids learning. Homeschooling mom and founder of Upper Cumberland Inclusive Homeschool Co-Operative, Shannon Hood Hayes, says identifying plant species is learning. Preparing a recipe, measuring and cooking […]
