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Overton Has 3 School Options Ready For August

The Overton County Schools have three plans ready based on COVID-19 for the start of the new school year. Director of Overton County Schools Mark Winnigham shared the plans during a Wednesday COVID-19 update in Livingston. “Right now we’re not sure exactly what school will look like when it starts back,” Winningham said. Plan one would be a normal return ... Read More »

Dogwood Park Fountain Remains Closed

Cookeville officials continue to follow state guidelines by keeping the Dogwood Park fountain closed. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said keeping people physically distanced is the main reason for keeping the fountain closed at this time. “Personally, I know people who really enjoy that fountain and the playground,” Shelton said. “It would be a great place to have for the kids ... Read More »

Tornado Relief Donations End June 15

The deadline to contribute to the Cookeville Putnam County Tornado Relief Fund will be June 15. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said a second disbursement with any remaining funds will be made to tornado victims soon after June 15. Some $2 million in checks were distributed two weeks ago to victims of the tornado along the Highway 70 corridor. Shelton said ... Read More »

Putnam Health Tests Record 411 People Tuesday

The Putnam County Health Department tested a record 411 people Tuesday for COVID-19. County Mayor Randy Porter said testing continues to produce more positive tests across Putnam County. “Positives are coming from all kinds of different places,” Porter said. “You may have one family that might have 15 or 20 members that all test positive in the next family, only ... Read More »

Bailey Said State Likely Needs $500M In Savings

The state legislature could arrive in Nashville next week looking to save an additional $500 million. State Senator Paul Bailey said state economists are trying to determine just how severe April’s revenue downturn will be. “I think that our economists have probably been very conservative,” Bailey said. “They usually are conservative with their numbers every year when we do our ... Read More »

Putnam Proms Set For July

The three Putnam County schools will hold proms July 23, 24, and 25. “Prom is a special night and a significant part of senior class activities,” Director Of Schools Corby King said. “We will continue working with local health officials and monitor the Coronavirus situation in our community throughout the month of June and early July.” The Upperman High School ... Read More »

Gilley Pool Opens For Warren Residents Only

McMinnville’s Gilley Pool will reopen June 13, but only for McMinnville and Warren County residents. City council members made the decision Tuesday night. “We enjoy having other folks coming to our community and see our pool and see what we have,” Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Justin Scott said. “It’s sitting right here in the middle of our town, and ... Read More »

UCHRA Facility For Boys At Risk Because Of COVID

The Youth Impact Center at Crossville’s Cumberland Mountain School could be a casualty of COVID-19. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the lack of courtroom activity right now is the reason. “With court systems not working, we’re not getting youth assigned to us,” Farley said. “If we’re down too low, we really can’t justify keeping staff on. The one in ... Read More »

Crossville Woman Arrested After Hitting Boy On Bike

A Crossville woman facing charges after hitting a 12-year-old on a bicycle with her car and leaving the scene. Police arrested 36-year-old Natasha Aguilar Tuesday after finding bicycle tire marks on the back of her silver BMW. Police discovered the car parked at 833 Prentice Street where it was being worked on by a friend. The incident happened on Old ... Read More »

Struggling With Mortgage? Local Expert Said Options Exist

Americans are struggle to pay mortgages as the economic impact of COVID-19 continues. Patty Seagrave of Cookeville’s Seagrave Mortgage said people need to be proactive before they miss a payment. “The very first thing you should do is as soon as you know you may not be able to make your payment, you need to contact your mortgage servicer,” Seagrave ... Read More »