Cumberland Reports 2nd COVID Death
Cumberland County reported its second COVID-19 death Thursday, in data reported by the Tennessee Department Of Health. That brings the Upper Cumberland total to 12. Cumberland County’s total case tally stands at 120 cases with 90 of those people recovered. Putnam County’s case tally jumped to 524 positive cases Thursday. Overall, the region reported 1,053 […]
Cumberland School Board Denies Stone Policy Change Request
The Cumberland County School Board made a motion to deny a policy change request from Stone Memorial High School to fund state student competitions. The policy is currently worded to allow for funding of nationally sponsored student competitions. The board members agreed that there was simply not enough money in the budget at this time […]
Cumberland School Budget Approved
The Cumberland County School Board approved its 20-21 fiscal year budget Thursday night, but the work may not be over. “We have no idea what’s coming from the state, what’s coming from the commission,” Board Chair Teresa Boston said. “We do understand that in the month of June and July there may be some changes […]
Crossville’s Roane State Providing Food to Students
The Cumberland County Campus of Roane State Community College is offering a food pantry to assist students during difficult times. Campus Director Holly Hanson said the pantry is for any student needing assistance. “Our Roane State students, active students, are eligible to ask for help,” Hanson said. “We supply food for the entire household when […]
Cumberland Co. Sales Tax Numbers Above Projections
Cumberland County’s sales tax revenues are still up over last year even with a slow month of collections in April. Director of Finance Nathan Brock said despite being down by almost $11,000 dollars last month, the county is still ahead of expectations. “Through April, we were at $58,000 dollars ahead of budget,” Brock said. “So, […]
Maxwell Named Schools Director in Cumberland
Dr. Ina Maxwell has been named the new director of Cumberland County Schools. Board Member Stacy Karge voiced support for all four of the finalists before the Board of Education voted Monday. “I was incredibly impressed with each of their qualifications,” Karge said. “They all have amazing strengths, and I think any one of them […]
Martin Elementary Renovations Move Forward
The Cumberland County Board of Education has accepted a bid to make improvements to Martin Elementary School. Kacee Harris is the board’s Chief Financial Officer. “To keep it simple, we have $850,000 dollars to spend,” Harris said. “We can do the base bid and the engineering fees, with the change door order included and come […]
Local Plant Leaves Endangered List
A plant native only to the Upper Cumberland is being removed from the Endangered Species List. The Cumberland Sandwort is a pink, flowering perennial, is only found in parts of Fentress, Morgan, Scott, and Pickett Counties. The plant rebounded from only 11 plants in 1988 to over 70 today. Geoff Call is an Endangered Species […]
UC Tops 300 COVID-19 Cases
The Upper Cumberland’s number of COVID-19 cases has topped 300 positive tests, according to the Tennessee Department Of Health. 9,918 cases have been reported across the state, with 302 across our region. Putnam County leads the region with 114 cases and 5 deaths. Cumberland County had tallied 68 cases but no deaths. Four other Upper […]
Cumberland Moving Forward on Schools Director
The Cumberland County Board of Education decided Thursday night to begin the interview process to select a new Director of Schools. Board Member Jim Inman said despite concerns over a change of leadership during the COVID-19 crisis, now is the time to make a decision. “I believe we have good candidates to choose from,” Inman […]
