45 positive COVID-19 test results in Fentress County Wednesday, bringing the five day total to 105. The county’s positive rate, the percentage of positive tests, stands at better than 31 percent. CDC guidance says the number should stay around five percent. Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson said more testing has produced higher numbers. “As far as our active cases, we ... Read More »

A Clay County inmate is back behind bars in North Dakota. Roy Norris was arrested by Stark County Sheriff Deputies last week for burglary. Clay County Chief Deputy Rick Lisi said Norris is facing additional charges in Tennessee and Kentucky. “He was in possession of some sort of weapons, and when confronted [he] attempted to flee and allude,” Lisi said. ... Read More »

Wednesday is Women’s Health and Fitness Day. This day raises awareness for women to schedule health screenings and check ups. CRMC Primary Care Doctor Sarah Worley said routine medical work like cancer or risk factor screenings can save lives. “One thing I always recommend to my patients is it’s always important to put your own health first because as women ... Read More »

A Cookeville nursery is offering free landscaping plants for tornado survivors. Mid-Tenn Nursery and Landscaping is providing this service to help survivors either start or enhance their landscaping. Owner Bill Bullington said he just wants to help people feel better about the future. “When you plant something, it’s an investment in the future and it’s hard to downplay the effect ... Read More »

A Clay County inmate is now back in custody. Roy Norris escaped the Sheriff Department’s custody in July. Norris was about to be transported to a Kentucky penitentiary when he disappeared. The Sheriff’s Department announced Norris’ capture Tuesday. There was a possible lead Norris was in New York that came to light in August but nothing was confirmed. Read More »

Rabies has been largely controlled thanks to vaccinations of both humans and pet. For World Rabies Day, Dekalb Animal Shelter Director Megan Moore said rabies is a curable disease thanks to vaccines. “We see that people do get complaisant about rabies because we don’t think about it,” Moore said. “So vaccinations are so important that some people don’t think that ... Read More »

Wednesday marks the deadline to complete your census response. Pickett and Clay County are the only two Upper Cumberland counties with a census response rate below 50 percent. Pickett School Director Diane Elder said the lack of response could mean lost federal funding for the school system. “The census determines the amount of funding we get for the next funding ... Read More »

The Putnam County Fire Department is nearing the end of its expansive master plan. The last step of the master plan includes relocating fire stations at Nash’s Chapel and Gentry. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the stations will remain in the general area. “We actually had money in last year’s budget for those,” Brown said. “It’s kinda been ... Read More »

With a substantial focus on COVID-19 and flu season approaching, it is important more than ever to get a flu shot. That from Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough. She said seasonal flu is responsible for thousands of premature deaths in the state. “You know as every year we know that getting that flu shot is simple, it’s very ... Read More »

Is your child’s car seat installed properly? As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson asks parents to make sure the seat is inserted correctly. Anderson said buckling in a child could save their life in the event of a car accident. “What many people may not know is that motor vehicle injuries are the ... Read More »