Van Buren Testing Saturday 1-4pm
The drive-thru COVID-19 testing set for Spencer Saturday will be done from 1-4pm. State officials provided the incorrect time Wednesday. The testing will take place at the College Building, 445 College Street. Testing will take place Sunday in Byrdstown. These drive-thru test sites are an expansion of statewide testing announced by the Governor Wednesday.
UC Adds 4K New UC Unemployment Claims
A total of 4,052 new unemployment claims were filed by Upper Cumberland residents last week. That brings the COVID-19 region total to more than 13,116 claims across the region. That’s just over 8.5 percent unemployment for the region. The state total decreased last week from the 116,000 high during the week of April 4. A […]
First Steps To Burgess Falls Intersection Approved
The City of Cookeville will begin the process of improving a dangerous intersection, West Cemetery and Burgess Falls Road. Step one: moving gas lines in the area. Cookeville Gas Department Director Jeff Mills said the city has entered into a $160,000 contract to begin that process. “What that has included in us is the gas […]
UC Schools Agree With Governor’s Recommendation
The directors of both the Clay and White County School Systems agree with Governor Bill Lee’s recommendations to keep schools closed. Clay School Director Matt Eldridge said Wednesday’s announcement did not surprise him. “Well that’s what most of us thought would happen, and one reason is there not being a cure for this yet, it’d […]
Putnam County Instruction Will Conclude May 15
Putnam County Schools will continue online instruction and packet distribution until May 15. “We know education is important in Putnam County, we know it’s valued in our community,” Director Of Schools Corby King said. “We’re going to continue to provide an education and educational services.” On Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee urged all schools to keep […]
