Overton Has 3 School Options Ready For August
The Overton County Schools have three plans ready based on COVID-19 for the start of the new school year. Director of Overton County Schools Mark Winnigham shared the plans during a Wednesday COVID-19 update in Livingston. “Right now we’re not sure exactly what school will look like when it starts back,” Winningham said. Plan one […]
Dogwood Park Fountain Remains Closed
Cookeville officials continue to follow state guidelines by keeping the Dogwood Park fountain closed. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said keeping people physically distanced is the main reason for keeping the fountain closed at this time. “Personally, I know people who really enjoy that fountain and the playground,” Shelton said. “It would be a great place […]
Tornado Relief Donations End June 15
The deadline to contribute to the Cookeville Putnam County Tornado Relief Fund will be June 15. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said a second disbursement with any remaining funds will be made to tornado victims soon after June 15. Some $2 million in checks were distributed two weeks ago to victims of the tornado along the […]
Putnam Health Tests Record 411 People Tuesday
The Putnam County Health Department tested a record 411 people Tuesday for COVID-19. County Mayor Randy Porter said testing continues to produce more positive tests across Putnam County. “Positives are coming from all kinds of different places,” Porter said. “You may have one family that might have 15 or 20 members that all test positive […]
