Van Buren Schools Requesting Its Part of State Payment
Van Buren County School Director Cheryl Cole said the school system has requested its part of a $200,000 payment designed to help Van Buren County. The money came from the state to help bridge the gap with the Fall Creek Falls Inn closed. Cole said she wants to make sure the school system gets its […]
UC Leaders Say Regional Mask Mandate Possible With State Backing
Several Upper Cumberland County Executives said a regional mask mandate is not off the table, but enforcement is a concern. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the state has not given county leaders a way to require residents to wear face coverings. “They have gave the county mayors, the county executives the authority to […]
Supreme Court Denies Putnam Man’s Appeal
The Tennessee Supreme Court has denied the appeal of a Putnam County man sentenced to 24 years in prison for attempted first-degree murder. James Alex Greer petitioned the Supreme Court to force the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s office to hand over fingerprint and mouth swab evidence in the case. Upon consideration […]
3 COVID Deaths Over Weekend At CRMC
Three COVID patients died at Cookeville Regional Medical Center over the weekend bringing the pandemic death toll to 78. The patients were from Jackson, White and Pickett Counties. Public Relations Director Melahn Finley reports 59 patients currently being treated at CRMC as of Monday.
Bringing Holiday Spirit to Seniors in Isolation
Local senior citizens experiencing isolation this Christmas can get a little holiday cheer from the community this year through the Be a Santa to a Senior program. Home Instead Senior Care will have trees with senior’s names and gift idea on trees at the Algood Walmart, Putnam County Library and even online this year. Program […]
One UC Mayor Believes A Regional Mask Mandate Is Needed
Should the Upper Cumberland county leaders come together and issue a region-wide mask mandate. At least one county executive believes the time has arrived. Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson said he will try to gather county leadership together early this week to suggest such an approach. “I am going to urge my fellow county […]
Extended COVID Testing Hours Monday
Extended hours for COVID testing in Putnam County will be available Monday and next Monday. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said this extension is happening because there will be no COVID testing on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Bumbalough said testing at the Putnam Fairgrounds will run from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM on […]
Fundraiser to Restore African American History in Warren County
Young Men United held their annual roadblock fundraiser Saturday in McMinnville with a new goal this year. President Donald Crisp said Young Men United will be raising money to continue restoring the Bernard School in Warren County. Crisp said this is an important piece of history to local African Americans and sits across the street […]
TTU Police Adding New Call Log Systems To Answer Audit Findings
Tennessee Tech’s Compliance Officer Greg Holt said university police are implementing new systems for its record keeping. That after an audit found 32 inaccuracies within the crime log reports, and calls for service were not being recorded. “We are looking into software that will let us just fill in the information one time,” Holt said. […]
HRS Oak Tree Towers’ Applications Available Next Spring
Applications for Highlands Residential Services’ Oak Tree Towers could be available this spring. Executive Director Dow Harris said construction for the 50 unit apartment complex on Buffalo Valley Road is back on track. “The interest is getting more,” Harris said. “We are seeing more interest, or more people speaking toward Oak Tree Towers as they […]
