The number of Upper Cumberland COVID-19 cases stands at seven, according to the Tennessee Department Of Health. Five cases reported in Putnam County and two in Cumberland County as of Saturday afternoon. The Putnam County number decreased from Friday’s report from County Mayor Randy Porter. Porter said Friday there appeared to be some discrepancy concerning residents of other counties who ... Read More »

As of Wednesday, elective procedures and surgeries will end at Cookeville Regional Medical Center for the next eight weeks. CRMC CEO Paul Korth said his administration looked carefully at CDC guidance before making the decision. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Disease, said Saturday elective procedures can affect the supply of protective devices including masks ... Read More »

Jack Ray, the longtime chairman of the Bank of Putnam County, passed away Friday at his home. The Monterey resident died at the age of 84. Ray was a lawyer, a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School. He celebrated the grand opening of the new Monterey branch in August, 2019. Ray’s grandfather, W.B. Ray, started Bank Of Monterey ... Read More »

Grab and go meals will be available to all young people 18 and under in Putnam County beginning Monday. Parents or caregivers can stop by one of 12 schools between 10:30am-1:00pm using the car pick-up lane. Children must be present to receive the meals. The pickup locations include Algood Elementary, Avery Trace Middle School, Cane Creek Elementary, Capshaw Elementary, Cornerstone ... Read More »

All Overton County and City of Livingston government offices will be closed to the public beginning Monday. City Mayor Curtis Hayes and County Executive Ben Danner announced the moves Friday. Hayes called it a precaution to keep all employees and residents safe. “We’re hoping people will do as much business as they can from home,” Danner said. “The president and ... Read More »

Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said the Perdue team stands ready to protect the some 700 employees who work there. Wiggins met with Perdue Human Resources Director Angie Woods and Vice President Jeff Beckman. He said they shared Perdue’s plans to keep the facility safe in the wake of the coronavirus as well as what the town is doing. “They’re making ... Read More »

Cars began lining up around 1:00pm Friday for coronavirus drive-thru testing through the Putnam County Health Department. Health department workers with facemasks, scrubs, and gloves greeted the vehicles to get patient information. About 15 cars were in line at any time during the two-hour tests. Testing would happen under the carport with a saliva swab. Results will take several days. ... Read More »

Seven coronavirus cases have been reported to Putnam County officials by private testing services. County Mayor Randy Porter said the individual tests results came back prior to the state’s daily 2:00pm update. Porter said some of the cases may not be individuals who live in Putnam County. “What we’re seeing is people are driving to Putnam County from places as ... Read More »

Visitation will end at Cookeville Regional Medical Center at the end of the day Friday. “We feel that no visitors is the best policy during these difficult times,” CEO Paul Korth said in a statement. “It’s a difficult decision, but we must do what we can to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. We are doing it in the best ... Read More »

No reports of damage after a small thunderstorm produced a tornado warning across Overton County Friday. Overton County Emergency Officials report no damage reports or sightings of a funnel cloud. The National Weather Service issued the warning because of a small, tight rotation on radar. Hail reported on Highway 111 in the Rickman area as the storm moved through. Weather ... Read More »