Overton County BOE Will Not Enforce Mask Mandate
Overton County students will not be required to wear masks. The Overton County Board of Education voted 9-0 against the mandate Thursday night. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the decision to wear a mask in school should be a personal decision. “Personally, I think it is the appropriate decision,” Winningham said. “I think that […]
Cookeville Council Does Not Consider Panhandling Ordinance
Cookeville City Council members did not consider the ordinance to prohibit panhandling at Thursday’s meeting. A motion to approve the ordinance discussed at Monday’s work session by Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton did not receive a second. Under meeting rules, the ordinance was tabled. Council Member Eric Walker said he wanted to postpone the ordinance until […]
Students Getting Back To Speed Quickly After Layoff
As schools start up again, teachers are gauging where students stand in various subject matter after nearly four months away from the classroom. Putnam PK-4 Curriculum Supervisor Jill Ramsey said students are less behind than originally thought. “We’re not going back to previous grade level material per say, in that we’re not going to back […]
Presley Funeral Home Purchased By Local
Crest Lawn Funeral Home Owner David Sweetland has purchased Presley Funeral Home. Sweetland owns multiple funeral homes across Tennessee. Sweetland said the previous owner, Carriage Services, contacted him with a price he could not refuse. “We are extremely excited to be able to expand our abilities to serve the people of Putnam County and in […]
Cumberland County Deputies Complete EVOC
Two groups of Cumberland County Sheriff deputies got some drivers training this week. The Emergency Vehicle Operations Course training helps officers better preform in an emergency situation. Sergeant Gary Howard said deputies completed four hours of classroom instruction and four hours on an obstacle course. “On most years we will have practical in service where […]
Livingston Regional Comfortable With Availability
Livingston Regional Hospital has enough beds to handle a COVID surge. Director of Physician Relations David Cox said the hospital manages the situation constantly. “We have a daily meeting where we review how many beds we have available for COVID positive patients,” Cox said. “We monitor that daily, and we do have beds available.” Livingston […]
Shelton Hoping For Help From Legislature On Panhandling
As Cookeville considers a new panhandling ordinance, one issue would be citing individuals on state right of ways. For example, the corner of Jefferson Avenue and I-40 as well as I-40 and Highway 111. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said the city has explored that issue with Representative Ryan Williams. Shelton said it is something other […]
4 Running For Crossville Council
The deadline to run for office in Cumberland County passed Thursday as the November ballot was set. The Crossville ballot will have four candidates competing for two of the city council seats. Incumbents, J. H. Graham III and Scott Shanks, filed for reelection. R. J. Crawford and Ralph Reagan, have both turned in papers to challenge. […]
Highlands Residential Approves Next Property Purchase Step
Cookeville’s Highlands Residential Services took the next step in acquiring property adjacent to Eagles Landing. Board members approved Thursday a Contract of Purchase and Sales Agreement. Executive Director Dow Harris said the property will completely change the master plan. “Instead of us even considering west…it gets us moving east,” Harris said. “It gives us the […]
Jackson County Son Asking For Birthday Cards
A Jackson County son is asking community members to send birthday cards for his mother, set to turn 90. Harold Scott was planning a birthday celebration for his mother, Marie, before COVID-19 shut down the assisted living facility she resides in. Instead he began a birthday card campaign on the internet. “I kinda dubbed it […]
