This Week: Putnam Meets At New Location, Van Buren Considers Raises
This week in Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission moves its meeting location to the Cookeville Community Center. Mayor Randy Porter said after conversations with Chairman Mike Atwood, concerns over rising COVID numbers caused the switch from the Putnam County Courthouse. The Commission will be appointing a new chairman for the year at the Monday […]
Six COVID Deaths At CRMC Friday
Six COVID deaths reported at Cookeville Regional Medical Center Friday night. As of Saturday morning, 92 patients are being treated for COVID with 24 vented and 19 in intensive care. 81 of the 92 patients had not received a COVID vaccination. The State Department of Health reported 114 cases per day over the last two […]
Applications Open For Two-Year Tuition-Free College Scholarship, Tennessee Promise
Applications are now open for Tennessee Promise scholarships. The state scholarship program provides free tuition to a two-year college program to any person who has completed high school. Livingston Academy Gear Up Coordinator Vanessa Farris said that the program opens the door for opportunities many students don’t know they need. “Every year we do see […]
Flooding Reported Across Putnam Saturday; County Farm Rd Closed
Heavy rain Saturday morning producing some flooding around Putnam County. Just before Noon, the County Road Department closed County Farm Road at Gainesboro Grade because of flooding. Cumby Road at Gainesboro Grade is also closed because of flooding. The National Weather Service issues a flood advisory for Putnam County until 2:30pm Saturday. Minor flooding possible […]
