Cookeville CityScape Executive Director Retires
After six years as Cookeville CityScape Executive Director, Laura Wolf retired Wednesday. “I will be a grandmother,” Wolf said. “I’ll have my fourth grandson born in October. So for the first time in my life, I’m not working.” Wolf said she won’t be a stranger, as she will be assisting new Executive Director Holly Freeman […]
Tornado Relief Fund Assistance Offered
Tornado victims who need help with applying for the Cookeville-Putnam County Tornado Relief Fund can get in-person assistance this week. Volunteers will be available at the Cookeville Community Center beginning Friday to assist those who may not have computer access or who many need help. Assistance will be offered Friday and Saturday from 10am-4pm, Sunday […]
State: If You Think You Need A Test, We Have It
“If you think you need a test, we have a test for you.” State Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey said testing will expand across Tennessee during the next few weeks. Testing will no longer be restricted to the typical COVID-19 symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath. “We will test you if you’re confused […]
Election Commission Plans for August
The Putnam County Election Commission will prepare to hold an election in the time of COVID-19 and social distancing. The commission discussed possible preparations at its Wednesday meeting. Election Administrator Michele Honeycutt said the planning will ensure the health of voters even if conditions change by August. “We have been on conference calls with the […]
Lee Recommends School Stay Closed Through End Of Year
Governor Bill Lee recommended Wednesday that schools remain closed through the end of the school year. Lee said the state will work with each individual district to best provide education to students through the next several weeks. “We want to make sure that there is flexibility for districts all across the state as they have […]
Pickett & Van Buren Testing Set For Weekend
Pickett and Van Buren Counties will be home to drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites this weekend. The state will ramp up COVID-19 testing across the weekend in an effort to get more Tennesseans checked. A total of 33 testing sites will be open over the weekend to get anyone checked who wants to be tested. In […]
UC COVID-19 Cases Up To 233 Wednesday
Upper Cumberland COVID-19 cases rose to 233 cases Wednesday with a third COVID-19 death in Macon County. Putnam County’s total stands at 93. Cumberland County reports 53 positive cases. Macon County has a total of 29 confirmed cases. Smith stands at 11 with Dekalb County at 10. Cannon and Overton Counties each have seven positive […]
Monterey Wants To Raise Water Rates
Despite the Covid-19 economic uncertainty, Monterey’s Water/Wastewater Committee wants to move forward with a rate increase. The plan is to have a rate increase added before the June 30th budget deadline, according to Monterey City Engineer Nathaniel Green. “We need to be talking more seriously about a rate increase and trying to start it this year,” […]
Jamestown Rezones Two Pieces Of Property
The Jamestown City Council approved two rezoning requests along Rugby Avenue. The Planning Commission recommended the approval to rezone the property C-1, General Business. One parcel is located at 234 Rugby Avenue, the other at 709 Rugby Avenue. Both properties had been zoned high density residential. The Council approved the rezoning Monday night on final […]
Cartwright Appeal Denied By Court
The Tennessee Court of Appeals denied the appeal of William Floyd Cartwright on his 2005 conviction for premeditated murder. A Putnam County jury convicted Cartwright for the death of Marvin Martin Jr. in 2004. Cartwright had challenged the conviction arguing he received ineffective assistance during the trial from his counsel. Specifically, Cartwright argued his trial […]
