Bailey Said State Likely Needs $500M In Savings
The state legislature could arrive in Nashville next week looking to save an additional $500 million. State Senator Paul Bailey said state economists are trying to determine just how severe April’s revenue downturn will be. “I think that our economists have probably been very conservative,” Bailey said. “They usually are conservative with their numbers every […]
Putnam Proms Set For July
The three Putnam County schools will hold proms July 23, 24, and 25. “Prom is a special night and a significant part of senior class activities,” Director Of Schools Corby King said. “We will continue working with local health officials and monitor the Coronavirus situation in our community throughout the month of June and early […]
Gilley Pool Opens For Warren Residents Only
McMinnville’s Gilley Pool will reopen June 13, but only for McMinnville and Warren County residents. City council members made the decision Tuesday night. “We enjoy having other folks coming to our community and see our pool and see what we have,” Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Justin Scott said. “It’s sitting right here in the […]
UCHRA Facility For Boys At Risk Because Of COVID
The Youth Impact Center at Crossville’s Cumberland Mountain School could be a casualty of COVID-19. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the lack of courtroom activity right now is the reason. “With court systems not working, we’re not getting youth assigned to us,” Farley said. “If we’re down too low, we really can’t justify keeping […]
Crossville Woman Arrested After Hitting Boy On Bike
A Crossville woman facing charges after hitting a 12-year-old on a bicycle with her car and leaving the scene. Police arrested 36-year-old Natasha Aguilar Tuesday after finding bicycle tire marks on the back of her silver BMW. Police discovered the car parked at 833 Prentice Street where it was being worked on by a friend. […]
Struggling With Mortgage? Local Expert Said Options Exist
Americans are struggle to pay mortgages as the economic impact of COVID-19 continues. Patty Seagrave of Cookeville’s Seagrave Mortgage said people need to be proactive before they miss a payment. “The very first thing you should do is as soon as you know you may not be able to make your payment, you need to […]
New Drug Disposal Means To Be Given Away
A new tool in the fight against prescription drug abuse will be introduced this weekend. Power of Putnam Director of Prevention Amy Gibson said Deterra bags neutralize all prescription medicines. The bags are safe to throw away after use and help prevent drug use in the Upper Cumberland. “We totally understand there are times you […]
Livingston Prepared for June 3 Election
Overton County’s Administrator of Elections said the Town of Livingston is prepared for its June municipal election. Craig Story said the election will still be held at the Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce. However, the site preparation will change. “One of the most noticeable things voters will see is we’re going have them go in […]
Crimes Decreased In UC Past Month
Crime across the Upper Cumberland during the stay at home order significantly decreased compared to last year. Cookeville Police Department compared crime statistics from March through April from 2019 to 2020. Captain Bobby Anderson said overall, crime decreased by 39 percent. But some specific crimes increased. “Verbal domestics have increased by six percent, and we […]
Addition To Animal Shelter Beginning This Week
Construction on an addition to the Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter will begin this week. Shelter Director Jennifer Hutchinson-Tracy said the space was originally planned during construction of the shelter, but it was cut for budgetary reasons. “It was one of the first things I asked when I came here to interview and toured,” Hutchinson-Tracy said. […]
