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Cookeville Regional Medical Center CEO Paul Korth said most hospitals across the state are not requiring COVID-19 testing before elective procedures. CRMC is requiring such testing. That could be one potential reason Upper Cumberland COVID-19 cases are rising. “I know we as a community are testing more individuals than than other communities in the state,” Korth said. “The more people ... Read More »

If you are in the market for a home, Upperman High School has the house for you. The three bedroom, two bath 1,500 square foot home is set for auction this Saturday at 1 p.m. at Upperman High School. Building Trades Teacher Jason Holcomb said each year his class builds a home for auction. During construction, his students learn important ... Read More »

Tenants and home owners facing eviction as a result of the pandemic can explore assistance through UCHRA. The Community Services Block Grant provides community programs for those financially affected. Community Services Director LaNelle Godsey said over a million dollars in funding is available. “A good thing is that with the COVID-19, CSBG has expanded some of the things that we ... Read More »

If you’re going to have a yard sale, you better check to see if you need a permit. Cookeville’s Director of Codes Jeff Littrell said the city charges a $2 dollar fee for permits. “That’s just to make sure someone’s not trying to run a business out of their home,” Littrell said. “We’ve had that happen with people having continual ... Read More »

Jackson County’s former county clerk pled guilty Thursday to two counts of theft over $2,500. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office found Amanda Stafford stole at least $25,643 between May, 2018 and December, 2019. The office found she used the money collected by the county from residents to pay personal expenses. Stafford resigned earlier this month. “We see theft, fraud, waste and ... Read More »

Warren County and Dekalb County posted two of the state’s highest unemployment rates in April according to data issued by the Tennessee Department of Labor. Warren County unemployment reached 24.3 percent in April, an increase of 20 percent from March. More than 4,200 citizens are out of work in Warren. Unemployment in Dekalb County stands at 22.4 percent, an 18.4 ... Read More »

The State Health Department will no longer share COVID-19 patient data with local law enforcement and first responders. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said he does not understand why. “The COVID-19 information was very critical in our efforts to keep the virus out of our county jail and to ensure the safety of our deputies responding to calls out in ... Read More »

A 27-year old Cookeville man faces multiple charges after a Thursday morning accident along Interstate 40. Martin Francisco faces charges of driving under the influence and driving on a revoked license. He also violated the open container laws, faces charging of following too closely, and driving without insurance. Francisco was traveling east along I-40 when a Mack Semi Truck slowed ... Read More »

If you think it’s been a wet year across the Upper Cumberland, the numbers back you up. The Crossville weather station stands some 18.5 inches above normal in rainfall since the start of 2020. National Weather Service meteorologists reported some 42.2 inches of rain have fallen this year. So far in May, some 7.1 inches of rain has fallen thus ... Read More »

The Town of Gainesboro has $95,000 dollars to begin improving downtown facades of buildings around the square. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the city is using an application process to plan the project. “We have a committee and people have put in their ideas about what they want to do with the outside of their building,” Williams said. “We’re taking applications ... Read More »