NHC Smithville Dealing With Cluster Outbreak
A third NHC facility in the Upper Cumberland is battling multiple COVID cases as the Smithville facility reports 13 cases. Five patients are currently battling COVID inside the long-term care facility. Seven employees are also positive. One additional employee has already recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health reports 100 residents call the facility on Fisher […]
Hector Black Dies At Age 95
Upper Cumberland Peace Activist Hector Black has died at the age of 95. “We know what a reach and influence Hector had and how many lives he touched,” Black’s Facebook page said Saturday. “Please hold his family in the light through this difficult time.” Black’s daughter announced via his Facebook page this week that he […]
This Week: Van Buren Budget Talk; LA Stadium Meeting
The Algood City Council will consider the project to expand water lines to the Green Mountain area Tuesday night. The project received approval from the Putnam County Commissioners last week. The two will share costs on the project which will assist residents who do not have safe drinking water. Algood will operate the system as […]
Pickett Census Response Remains Low
The response to the 2020 Census in Pickett County has remained low as counting begins to move into its next phase. June Iljana is a Tennessee Media Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau. She said counties with low response on the census risk losing important resources. “There’s a big risk to a county not receiving […]
Cumberland Mtn Store Popular During Yard Sale
A popular stop for many Highway 127 Yard Sale shoppers is Clarkrange’s Cumberland Mountain General Store and Rock-A-Billy Diner. Visitors from across the nation and the world have visited the 100-year-old general store. Owner Todd Evans said visitors from Australia, Finland, Japan, and South America have routinely visited his store in the past. “I mean […]
Fentress County Covid Testing And Cases Rise
Fentress County active Covid cases over the past month have increased from eight to 36. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said positive cases are always a concern, but was expected with more people being tested. “We were expecting it,” Johnson said. “We were talking with our local health department and state officials that it was going […]
Van Buren Back The Blue Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday
Van Buren’s American Legion Post will host a Back the Blue fundraiser breakfast Saturday morning. Funds will be used to purchase AirMed memberships for Van Buren police. AirMedCare Sales Manager Robert Keen said the membership covers the cost of being flown in an emergency aircraft. “If someone is ever flown via emergency aircraft, such as […]
September Fly-In Event At Crossville Airport Cancelled
The September Fly-In Event at Crossville Airport has been cancelled this year. The annual event features civilian and military aircraft on display for the public to view. City Manager Greg Wood said following Covid guidelines during the event is not possible. “We just felt we could not comply with the Governor’s Tennessee Pledge to practice […]
