COVID Cases, Positivity Rates Up Around Upper Cumberland
COVID cases have doubled in many areas of the Upper Cumberland over the past week as compared with the after-Thanksgiving period. Putnam County reported 256 cases over the last seven days. That compares with 283 new cases during a 14-day period between December 2-15. Putnam County’s positivity rate stands at 26.7 percent. Overton County’s case […]
McMinnville Working On Downtown Sidewalk Assessments
The city of McMinnville is working on sidewalk assessments as part of its commitment to downtown development. Community Development Director David Baird said that the city budgeted some $50,000 for sidewalk improvements. He said that the need came about from an increased desire to have better walkable access to downtown. “Some areas are in good […]
Putnam EMA Area Warns Of Road Flooding In Next 24 Hours
Putnam Emergency Management warns of potential road flooding with a strong storm system coming through the area Friday night into Saturday. EMA Director Tyler Smith said the Wednesday storm produced at least two inches of rain across the area. Similar amounts are possible now in areas that have not had a chance to dry out. […]
