The trial for an Upper Cumberland doctor facing federal drug charges has been moved to September. Gilbert Ross Ghearing of Livingston faces charges for violation of the Controlled Substances Act. He allegedly prescribed Schedule II and IV drugs outside the usual course of practice. Ghearing’s age and pre-existing health conditions make him vulnerable to COVID-19, according to a court filing. ... Read More »

The state tested 164 residents in Van Buren County Saturday and 149 people in Pickett County Sunday. The drive-thru testing was part of a targeted-state approach to increase COVID-19 testing across the state. Both sessions last three hours. Results will take several days. Van Buren County had one positive case as of Sunday’s report. Pickett County is one of just ... Read More »

Expect delays on I-40 in Cumberland County this week as T-DOT crews conduct paving and milling around mile marker 326. The work will reduce interstate traffic down to one lane during the daytime through Thursday. Westbound lanes will be the Monday and Tuesday focus, where some temporary closures may be necessary. Work will switch to the eastbound lanes Wednesday and ... Read More »

Jackson County’s increased COVID-19 case number Saturday came from a data glitch. The number of Jackson County cases increased to 12 Saturday. The number returned to six in Sunday’s report from the Tennessee Department of Health. “The people who were doing the check came back and said those they did not feel like those belong to us,” Jackson County Mayor ... Read More »

Jackson County COVID-19 cases increased to 11 according to Saturday’s data from the Tennessee Department of Health. 251 COVID-19 cases across the Upper Cumberland were reported Saturday. Putnam County reported 95 cases and Cumberland 57 positive cases. Upper Cumberland COVID-19 Cases Putnam (95) Cumberland (57) Macon (33) Smith (12) Jackson (11) Dekalb (10) Cannon (8) Overton (7) Clay (5) Fentress ... Read More »

A man convicted by a Warren County Circuit Court jury of multiple drug charges lost his appeal to the State of Tennessee Court of Appeals. Todd Alan Schemling accused a McMinnville Police Officer of official misconduct and the trial court erred in sentencing him among his ten appeal claims. Schemling wanted his 2018 conviction on two felonies and two misdemeanors ... Read More »

A local citizens’ group concerned about infringement on personal and economic freedom will rally Sunday on Cookeville’s Courthouse Square. “While Putnam County has (to date) only experienced 94 cases of Coronavirus, thousands of jobs have been lost and liberties taken away without traditional public debate and legislation by elected representatives,” Organizer Nancy Donadio said in a release. “Many local businesses, ... Read More »

Putnam County Director Of Schools Corby King said grades are less important right now than ending the school year with a lot of learning. “How student work is assessed will depend on the grade level and the course in which a student is enrolled,” King said. “Our focus during this closure will be to provide learning opportunities and activities that ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech will hold its first session of summer classes online. Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said all online fees will be waived for the first session. Oldham said about 150 students remain on campus. Oldham said pro-rated housing refunds have already been posted to accounts. Pro-rated food service refunds will be posted next. Read More »

Two patients of Algood’s Signature Health Care Center have recovered from COVID-19. CEO Lee Rooney said one patient went home with family Friday. The second returned to the regular room. Eight additional patients have recovered but are awaiting negative tests. Rooney said patients must show no symptoms for seven days before a follow-up test will be conducted. Four staffers remain ... Read More »