Knight: Lee Investigation Should Shift To School Board
The attorney for two former Livingston Academy students said the school board should follow through on the investigation of inappropriate conduct by teacher Mark Lee. “I hope that this isn’t the end of this investigation,” Attorney Brett Knight said. “It’s just a removal of that detour and getting it back where it really needs to […]
Gilley Pool Reopens To Outside Counties
McMinnville’s Gilley Pool has reopened to residents of all counties and increased visitor capacity to 300. Wellness Coordinator Mari-Lynn Wilson said pool staff welcomed over 200 visitors Thursday morning alone. “I am super happy,” Wilson said. “We get a lot of patrons from other counties, and I think it’s super great that we’re now allowing […]
Blood Assurance Offering Antibody Testing Until July 10
Blood Assurance is offering COVID-19 antibody testing until July 10. The non-profit blood donation center is in need of convalescent plasma. Marketing Director Caitlin Stanley said the plasma contains antibodies a donor would have used to fight the virus. “When they donate their plasma, that plasma can actually be transfused into a critically ill COVID-19 […]
Unemployment Drops 6-8 Percent Across UC
Unemployment dropped between 6 and 8 percent across Dekalb, Van Buren and Warren Counties in May, the counties hit hardest by COVID 19 job losses. All 3 had April unemployment numbers over 20 percent led by Warren County. In May, Warren County’s unemployment rate fell 7.4 percent to 17.6 percent. Dekalb County’s rate fell from […]
Winningham: No Comment on Lee Investigation
Director of Overton County Schools Dr. Mark Winningham declined to comment on the end of the criminal investigation of Livingston Academy teacher Mark Lee. “I would rather not comment on the investigation at this point,” Winningham said. District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway announced Thursday that the investigation of any criminal wrongdoing by Lee would not […]
Putnam Schools Zoning Variances Approved
The Putnam County School Board voted to allow five students affected by board rezoning to change schools. But School Board members warned parents this zoning exemption may not be possible going forward. “These families need to understand that that doesn’t mean we would make an exception the next year if they have siblings coming up,” […]
Cookeville Community Band Cancels Summer Season
The Cookeville Community Band cancelled its summer season Friday because of COVID-19 concerns. The band’s summer concerts, including the July 4th patriotic presentation, has been a community tradition since 2003. The group’s Facebook page said the health and safety of the band members and the audience had to come first. “This decision was made after […]
Man Shot & Killed Outside Dekalb Home
A man was shot and killed outside a home in Dekalb County Thursday afternoon. The TBI is investigating the case, according to Dekalb County Sheriff Patrick Ray. A caller to 911 Thursday around 12:30pm, said someone had been shot along Carter Drive. When law enforcement arrived, they found the man lying on the front porch […]
Bank On Warnings Program Offers Low Cost Radios
Upper Cumberland residents will have a new warning device to help protect their families from severe weather thanks to a partnership between Wilson Bank and the stations of Stonecom Radio. The Bank On Warnings Program includes a donation from both companies to keep the price of the radios affordable for all local residents. The AM/FM […]
Cookeville History Museum Collecting Covid Experiences
The Cookeville History Museum wants to collect and document your stories and art to describe the community’s experiences during the global pandemic. The museum created an online questionnaire for residents interested in telling their story. Cookeville History Museum Manager Beth Thompson said not all history happened 100 years ago. The coronavirus is making history right […]
