Monterey is expected to name a new committee next week to review liquor and beer ordinances that would change the town’s charter. The purpose of the committee is to rewrite the ordinances to follow Tennessee Code Annotated. Mayor JJ Reels said the process will take some time as the entire alcohol consumption chapter will be reviewed. “You almost have to ... Read More »

Since the first COVID vaccination in Overton County in late December, 604 total doses have been administered. Megan Reeder is the Overton County Health Department Nursing Director. Reeder said during a press conference Friday that COVID vaccines are currently very limited. “Demand for these vaccines is great,” Reeder said. “But, we are pleased to see the overwhelming interest in the ... Read More »

The first week of the winter semester for Putnam County concluded Friday with 57 known positive COVID cases and 213 quarantines. Entering the break, student attendance was a concern, but Director of Schools Corby King said so far, turnout has improved. “We are actually in a little better position coming back than we were when we left,” King said. “We ... Read More »

Livingston Regional Hospital is taking in patients from Nashville area hospitals as those facilities face capacity issues. CEO Tim McGill said the hospital managed by sharing PPE and ventilators with sister hospitals and LifePoint Health. “Last weekend just to give you an example, we had a surge in COVID in-patient admissions in our hospitals. Particularly because Nashville area hospitals were ... Read More »

The city of Gainesboro and owners of the Real Deal Thrift Store have came to a verbal agreement to keep the store front more presentable. The city reportedly received several complaints from residents about the store’s merchandise sitting outdoors in the past. In response, city officials began drafting an ordinance limiting storefront items. During Thursday’s Board of Alderman meeting, Co-Owner ... Read More »

The Envision Livingston Group is considering starting a fund for the town’s oldest cemetery. The goal maintaining and renovating Cash Cemetery. Member Pat Poston said the grounds look well kept after a recent clean up day, but keeping it presentable has always been a challenge. “There has been lots of people through the years that has volunteered and would go ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s Computer Science Professor Ambareen Siraj has been named the 2020 Cybersecurity Person of the Year by Cybersecurity Ventures. Siraj’s work for women in the cybersecurity world lead to the distinction. Siraj created Women In Cybersecurity, a non-profit organization that promotes diversity and brings women together within the profession. Siraj also founded Tech’s Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center. ... Read More »

The next round of COVID PPP Loans are around the corner for small businesses with some eligibility changes. Small Business Center Director Tyler Asher said businesses most experience at least a 25 percent reduction in gross revenue in any 2020 quarter compared to 2019. “So, quick example,” Asher said. “So, if you did $100,000 in revenue in the second quarter ... Read More »

With snow possibility on the Thursday night forecast, Putnam County road crews are prepared to keep conditions safe for drivers. With over 700 miles of road, Road Supervisor Randy Jones said covering them all is impossible. Jones said his crews prepare by strategically placing trucks in areas most affected. “We go east of Cookeville with about two or three trucks,” ... Read More »

The Cumberland River Hospital plans to auction off its advanced medical gear as no movement has been made in reopening the facility. Owner johnny Presley said the equipment was appraised Wednesday and is set to be sold through an online auctioning service. “Unfortunately, it looks like that we are are going to have to dismantle the facility and auction it ... Read More »