Candidates In For August; Monterey Most Contested
The candidates are in for local elections after Thursday’s noon deadline. House Representative Ryan Williams will be challenged in the republican primary by Dennis Bynum. No democrat filed in the August 6th race for the 42nd district. Congressman John Rose filed in the sixth congressional district and Rose stands unopposed. In Monterey’s race for Alderman, […]
King Voted To Putnam County Schools Director
The Putnam County School Board voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to appoint Corby King as the system’s new director of schools. The decision is pending contract approval. King will receive a one-year contract, based on the uncertain situation surrounding COVID-19. The contract will expire in June, 2021. The School Board will evaluate King in December. School […]
Putnam’s Signature Health Care Reports 44 Cases
28 patients and 16 staff members at Putnam County’s Signature Health Care have tested positive for COVID-19. Administrator Lee Rooney said every staff member and patient in the Dry Valley Road facility were tested Tuesday after two people developed symptoms. 95 percent of the 320 employees and patients showed no symptoms. “We are taking our […]
Jackson Co Reports First Two COVID-19 Cases
The first two cases of COVID-19 reported in Jackson County Thursday, according to the Tennessee Department of Health. That brings the COVID-19 total across the Upper Cumberland to 70. No deaths have been reported in the region. The total number of people tested across the Upper Cumberland stands at 890, putting the positive test rate […]
Cannon Co. Customer Wins $9 Million In Lottery
A Cannon County player won the $9.01 million Lotto America jackpot Wednesday. The customer of the Blue Wing Market, McMinnville Highway in Woodbury, matched five of five numbers and the Star Ball in Wednesday’s drawing. If you are the winning player, you should call (615) 324-6688 at the Nashville Tennessee Lottery office. Wednesday’s winner becomes […]
Senior Wellness Checks
The City of Cookeville started the Senior Citizen Call Check Request program Thursday as a daily service for seniors during the coronavirus pandemic. Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson said checking on the elder community is a necessity during times like these. “The pandemic has obviously been harder on our senior citizens, and because of that, […]
More Than 3K Jobless Claims In UC
Some 3,295 Upper Cumberland residents filed first-time unemployment claims last week. That’s up from 86 claims for the week ending March 14. The Tennessee Department Of Labor and Workforce reports the number of Tennesseans filing for unemployment nearly tripled last week to some 94-thousand people. The Nashville and Knoxville regions were hit hardest. Less than […]
Considering Bankruptcy In Tough Economic Times
The economic challenges for many Upper Cumberland residents are real right now. And bankruptcy may be a necessary option. Local bankruptcy attorney Cindy Podis said act sooner rather than later. Podis said you should consider all your options long before you run out of money. “Bankruptcy is a legal option,” Podis said. “It gives you […]
Electrical Lines Down Biggest Obstacle In Warren
The number of electricity issues proved to be the toughest part of the storms that impacted Warren County Sunday morning. County Executive Jimmy Haley said the community has again proved resilient. “My volunteers and Caney Fork Electric have been working tirelessly to get poles up and line strung,” Haley said. “I want to commend all […]
White County Will Seek FEMA & TEMA Help
White County is seeking assistance from FEMA and TEMA in the wake of the storms that caused damage throughout the county Sunday. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the damage was significant. “Of course we are still surveying, but right now it looks like we have about 40-45 houses or barns that have had some […]
