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The Putnam County School System is still looking for substitute teachers after early school year shortages. Putnam County School’s HR Director Angie Knight said using a temp agency has helped tremendously in stabilizing substitute numbers. Knight said most days the pool is at 98 percent to 100 percent but the system is still reviewing who they have available. “We’ve been ... Read More »

Beginning Thursday long term care facility residents statewide can resume scheduled visitations if county positivity numbers meet certain standards. Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living Administrator Rebekah Blaylock said the Crossville facility is keeping all visitations outside with only two visitors at a time. “The visits have to be scheduled prior, and then, they have to wear their mask for the duration ... Read More »

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 solution for Findlay Elementary School’s leak in the main hallway has been found after almost a year of attempted repairs. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said contractors will install metal flashing pieces throughout the wall to carry the water to the roof system. “The architects have gotten together with the construction company, and they have done some test areas ... 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 »

Tennessee Tech’s four-year graduation rate has improved from 24.7 percent to nearly 40 percent over the last six years. “So only about one out of four freshmen that entered at that time would graduate from Tennessee Tech within four years for academic years,” Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said. “And you see the progress that we’ve made over that time ... Read More »

Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley will meet October 20th with Clay County leaders and EMS to resolve their differences. Celina Mayor Tonya Spears and Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan agreed upon the date during a public meeting held by Presley Tuesday night. About 20 residents attended as well to voice concerns about the hospitals closure. Presley said the future ... 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 »

September is National Recovery Awareness Month, which is about increasing awareness of substance abuse disorders and celebrating those in recovery. Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Colby Lane said being vocal about his own recovery is about showing addicts there is a way out. Lane said addiction can happen to anyone and should be seen like all diseases. “It’s important for people ... Read More »