Warren’s Webb Hotel Added To National Register
The Tennessee Historical Commission added Warren County’s Webb Hotel to the National Register Of Historical Places. The hotel is located in Rock Island and is the 22nd property in the county on the register. “We are very excited,” Director of Magnus Library Brad Walker said. “It has always been one of the prettier buildings because […]
Total Of 113 COVID-19 Cases
The number of COVID-19 cases across the Upper Cumberland increased to 113 Tuesday in the latest report from the Tennessee Department Of Health. No deaths reported in our listening area, but statewide the toll grew to 72 Tuesday. Shelby and Sumner Counties each report 15 deaths. The number of Putnam County cases increased to 57 […]
More Than $717K In FEMA Assistance
FEMA has approved almost $717,000 in assistance for Putnam County residents affected by the March 3rd tornado. Much of the money has already been deposited into the accounts of residents impacted. If you were denied benefits, please read your letter carefully to understand why you did not receive assistance. FEMA Officials said in many cases […]
State Supreme Court Rules Against Bonding Company
The State Supreme Court found a Van Buren County court can suspend a local bonding company for failure to appear. Cumberland Bail Bonding challenged the September, 2017 ruling that it could no longer write bonds in Van Buren County. At issue, a local rule that requires bonding agents to appear at any court hearing involving […]
Debris Cleanup Focused On April 18 Finish
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said clean-up crews hope to finish debris removal by April 18. Porter said officials want to make sure residents get their debris moved to roadside as soon as possible. “We need you to get your debris out to the county right of way by the street in the next week,” […]
Big O Donuts Relocating After 47 Years
Cookeville’s Big O Donuts is scheduled to move to a new location later this month. Owner Tom Bonning said the business has to leave due to the building being bought by an accounting office. “The building got sold without being offered to us. I’ve been trying to buy it for the last eight years and […]
Road Damage After Breached Dam
A lane of Monterey’s Industrial Drive suffered erosion damage after a earthen dam breached Friday. Monterey City Mayor Bill Wiggins said high amounts of rainfall and beavers caused the breach. “After the breach, some of our city employees and police officers were up there and actually saw the beavers come around after the breach happened,” […]
Bid Winner For Paving Project In Monterey
Rogers Group, Inc. won the bid to start paving improvements in the city of Monterey. Consulting engineer Jerry Warren said the overall bid total was $489,020.60. Railroad Avenue, Old Walton Road, East New Street, S. Elm Street and Jackson Street will receive improvements. “We did have three bidders who picked up plans and specs, but […]
