One Week Open: Crossville Library Doing Well
Crossville’s Art Circle Public Library has been reopened for a week with no issues so far. Director Administrative Assistant Wayne Shobel said about 250 people currently visit the library a day, half of what it used to be. He said the community is happy the library’s doors are open again. “The public is loving it,” […]
Bank of Putnam County Now One Bank of Tennessee
A long-time Upper Cumberland banking institution now has a new name. The Bank of Putnam County Corporation has re-branded as One Bank of Tennessee. Business Development Director John Story said the name change helps simplify the bank’s various names after BPC’s merger with Citizen’s First Bank. “We sat back and thought, ‘Oh my goodness, here […]
Algood Police Investigating Burglary
Algood Police investigating an overnight burglary at Algood Drugs on Main Street. Police want anyone who might have seen anything out of the ordinary between 3am and 5am to call police. Investigators asking anyone with surveillance cameras in that area to examine the video. Both the TBI and the Drug Enforcement Agency are assisting in […]
Schabert Named To OVC Hall Of Fame
After a more than 30 year career covering Tennessee Tech athletics, Rob Schabert has been named to the Ohio Valley Conference Hall of Fame. The long-time Sports Information Director at Tech, Schabert becomes the the 89th member of the hall, which first elected members in 1977. “I just went, ‘Holy cow,’ because I worked all […]
McMinnville Wants To Extend Budget Deadline
The city of McMinnville wants to see the full financial impact of the coronavirus before continuing budget discussions. McMinnville City Administrator Nolan Ming said the city expected a significant drop in sales taxes and revenues. But so far, the numbers are better than expected. Regardless, the city still wants to wait for the final numbers […]
UC Regional Sees Steady Flights During Pandemic
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport could benefit from a move away from commercial travel to corporate travel. Airport manager Dean Selby said he’s seen this as a result of the pandemic. He said this kind of travel is becoming more common because corporations do not want their executives to fly commercially. “We’re already seeing increased […]
Livingston Sidewalk Project Set To Move Forward
Sidewalks along Livingston’s East Main and East Broad Streets will be repaired this summer. Downtown Revitalization Committee Chairman Ray Evans said the sidewalks are over 80 years old. “Many of them have been covered up with debris and with grass,” Evans said. “They don’t meet the American Disabilities Act requirements, so we are bringing all […]
Wellness Healthcare Check Ups Still Important
While most focus in medical clinics has been about COVID-19, patients may be pushing wellness health check ups to the side. Wellness exams have not been the primary medical focus over the past two months. Crossville doctor John Sherrill said these exams are critical for a patient’s health maintenance. “I think it is time to […]
Morrison Man Dies After Being Pinned At Plant
A Morrison man died Monday when a steel mold fell on him as he worked at Warren County’s Bridgestone plant. 33-year-old Beau Christopher Lowe died at Riverpark Hospital from major internal injuries. Warren County Sheriffs Officials said the mold, weighing between 1400 and 2000 pounds, fell. A co-worker found Lowe and called for help. Other […]
Jamestown City Hall Closed For Repairs
Jamestown City Hall will be closed beginning Tuesday for repairs and maintenance. Mayor Lyndon Baines said the main offices and the service window will both be closed. The city will upgrade software and take care of some maintenance issues over the next four days. Baines said City Hall will reopen Monday. The Jamestown Community Center […]
