King Said Students Need To Push Through Next 2 Weeks
Putnam County Schools Director Corby King said students can reduce the learning impact of the COVID-19 shutdown by finishing the school semester strong. “It’s typical that students begin kind of slacking off, it’s spring, the weather’s warming up, they’re ready to end and go on for the summer,” King said. “But I’m asking that students […]
Preventing Boating Accidents Begins With Life Jacket
The death of a Putnam County boater Wednesday serves as a reminder to the importance of boat safety. TWRA Outreach and Communications Coordinator Mimi Barnes said one piece of advice ranks as more important than any other. “Wear a life jacket,” Barnes said. “It can be hot sometimes and uncomfortable, but this is something that […]
Tornado Relief Recommendations Ready
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter and Cookeville City Mayor Ricky Shelton will receive recommendations for fund dispersal Friday from the Tornado Relief Committee. Committee Chair Bob Bell said the committee tried to make the questions asked of those seeking relief as simple and as sensitive as possible. However, the process of reviewing the applications […]
Overton Teacher Investigation Continues
The investigation of a Livingston Academy teacher accused of sexually harassing two students continues. District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway confirmed that the DA office’s investigation of LA teacher Mark Lee is ongoing. Allegations against Lee first surfaced in March when attorney Brent Knight, representing the families of the two female students, said they approached the […]
Van Buren Sets Graduation Dates
The Van Buren County Board of Education voted to hold its high school graduation on Saturday, June 6 at 6 p.m. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said the graduation in Spencer is a way for its senior class to pass the torch to the incoming class. “Van Buren County has a unique graduation where we […]
Roane State Location In Jamestown On Hold
Plans to find a permanent site location for Roane State Community College in Jamestown are on hold due to Covid-19. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said he hopes the project can move forward to stimulate growth in the community. “There’s a temporary one being worked on out in the Clarkrange area,” Johnson said, “But it […]
Cookeville City Council Prepares For Budget Work
Cookeville City Council members will take the first steps toward a new fiscal year budget Monday with the first of two days of work sessions. Council Member Mark Miller said he believes the council should take a strong, conservative approach. “We need to continue allowing our essential services to function normally,” Miller said. “Some of […]
Putnam County Man Found Dead On Center Hill
TWRA officers found a Putnam County man dead on Center Hill Lake Wednesday afternoon. 36-year-old Quinn Hogan found by GPS forensic tracking near the Cookeville Boat Dock around 4:30pm. Hogan was wearing a self-inflating personal flotation device, but it was not inflated. The body was taken to the Davidson County Medical Examiner’s office. TWRA officers […]
St Thomas Volunteers Made 4K Masks
Over 200 Upper Cumberland volunteers are sewing face masks for anyone to pick up at St. Thomas Hospitals. Community Relations Coordinator Sam Stout said over 4,000 masks have already been made for health and safety workers. “We’re starting with our senior citizen population and working our way down,” Stout said. “We’re now making childrens masks […]
Cumberland Caverns Set To Reopen
Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville will reopen Friday with limited access. Cumberland Caverns General manager Travis Young said they are trying their best to follow Governor Lee’s recommendations of social distancing by limiting access to the caverns. “You can stand six feet apart and social distance on the tour with ten people no problem, and be […]
