Dekalb Schools Reopen Wednesday
Dekalb County Schools reopen Wednesday morning with a mask mandate and remote learning as two separate challenges. Dekalb County delayed opening schools for two weeks when an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Dekalb County School Director Patrick Cripps said he wanted to avoid having regrets about re-opening without a mask mandate. “We’ve got to try […]
CRMC Reports 20th COVID Death
Cookeville Regional reported its 20th COVID-19 fatality Tuesday. The patient from White County passed away in the overnight hours, according to Cookeville Regional Public Relations Director Melahn Finley. A total of 23 patients are currently being treated at CRMC with six in intensive care. Putnam County reports 512 active cases, according to the Tennessee Department […]
Jackson Man Charged With Murder In Death Of Toddler
TBI agents arrested two Jackson County residents Tuesday on child abuse charges that resulted in the death of a 14-month-old girl. The mother of the toddler, 26-year-old Tessa Thomas, and a friend, 33-year-old Zach Dale, were taken into custody. Thomas faces one count of Aggravated Child Neglect. Dale faces one count one count of Aggravated […]
