Dekalb Residents Can Get Free Masks
About 1,000 free face masks are available for any Dekalb County resident through the Anti-Drug Coalition. Coalition Director Jennifer Matthews said 4,000 masks were shipped to the coalition earlier this month. She said this is a relief for families financially struggling from the pandemic. “It’s helpful for them, especially with school starting back, that they’re […]
Putnam Schools To Mandate Masks
The Putnam County Schools will require masks be worn inside all school facilities including classrooms when schools reopen. Multiple local medical professionals made the suggestion to school officials during review of the system’s return to school plan. Masks should be worn when social distancing cannot be practiced, according to school officials. “We understand that this […]
Cookeville City Hall HVAC Work Underway
Work is well underway on a new HVAC system at Cookeville City Hall. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the project began June 22 and has gone well to this point. He said disruptions to city business has been minimal. “It varies from day-to-day,” Mills said. “I think noise would be the biggest disruption. Although, […]
Van Buren Commissioners: Tax Increase Necessary
The leaders of the Van Buren County Budget Committee say a property tax increase is necessary to balance the county’s budget. Committee Chairman William Maxwell said the County Commission has put off fixing its financial issues until now. He said the proposed 45-cent tax increase will help balance the county’s budget. “We have come to a […]
Painting Spaces Could Be 8th Street Option
Creating new parking spaces could be a potential solution to alleviate parking problems along Cookeville’s 8th Street. Public Works Director Greg Brown said the decision to create new spaces lays with the City Manager. He said after that the question becomes the perpetual upkeep of the lines. “After you paint them or you use thermoplastic […]
Fundraising Important for Senior Center
The continued shutdown of Upper Cumberland Senior Centers has cut into fundraising efforts. Director Alice Kirby of the Fentress County Senior Center said fundraisers help her center with the cost of special events. “It’s a small part of helping us do some activities such as taking trips or maybe having an ice cream social,” Kirby […]
NHC Cookeville Cluster Reaches 24
The total number of COVID cases at NHC Cookeville reached 24 Wednesday with 10 of those who tested positive now recovered. No patients or employees are currently awaiting test results. The long-term care facility currently has three patients dealing with COVID. A total of 13 patients tested positive. Three died. A total of 11 employees […]
Civil Cases Vs Fentress Law Enforcement To Trail September ’21
The civil case against Fentress County law enforcement officials accused of publicly strip-searching several females will go to trial in September, 2021. U.S. Magistrate Judge Alistair E. Newbern set two trial dates Tuesday. The cases involve women being made to disrobe on a public street without probable cause, according to the suit. The first case […]
Maynord Excited About Governor’s Ruling
Cookeville Head Football Coach Jimmy Maynord found out on the football field Tuesday that high school football could start on time. “I think everybody’s excited about that,” Maynord said. “I know that’s something that we really was not expecting, I guess, but very, very happy that we’re going to get to start on time. I […]
Van Buren Commissioners To Vote On 45-Cent Tax Increase
Van Buren County Commissioners will vote next month on a 45-cent property tax increase. “It took a lot of work, I’ll be honest with you,” Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson said. “The meeting yesterday lasted a pretty good while. This has just been one of a series of meetings into the final document from […]
