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Comptrollers Office: UC Needs More Judges

The Upper Cumberland needs more judges. That’s according to a state comptroller’s report showing a growing deficit in the 13th Judicial District. The report showed the 13th district has a deficit of 1.3 full-time equivalent judges based on 2019 statistics. Chancellor Ronald Thurman serves the district as presiding judge. “Our numbers keep gradually going up, and, of course, the population ... Read More »

Respect The Earth In Honor Of Earth Day

Traditional celebrations to raise awareness in honor of Earth Day this year for Tennessee Higher Education students took the form of Zoom meetings instead, according to Professor Of Biology Mark Green. Wile Covid-19 may have put a damper on festivities, “Maybe a positive aspect to this pandemic is it sort of made everyone a little more aware of the environment ... Read More »

Tornado Relief Application Process Reaches Next Step

Over 450 tornado survivors submitted relief applications for Cookeville/Putnam County Tornado Relief Fund before Tuesday’s midnight deadline. Economic and Community Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer said it’s not too late for other survivors to apply. “We have had tremendous outreach to the survivors to complete the needs assessment and get that turned into us,” Keifer said. “Obviously, we’re not going to ... Read More »

Sunday Testing Set For Cookeville

The Putnam County Health Department will host COVID-19 drive-thru testing event Sunday. The event will be held Sunday Noon to 4pm at the Health Department off Willow Avenue. This is part of the state’s expanded COVID-19 targeted testing plan to get more weekend access to residents. “Anyone with health concerns, or who has concerns about the health of a family ... Read More »

Only 2 UC Long-Term Facilities Reporting More Than 2 Cases

Only two Upper Cumberland long-term care facilities have dealt with two or more positive COVID-19 cases during this outbreak. The Department of Health released new data for facilities across the state in an effort to protects residents, family and staff. Algood’s Signature Health Care Center reported 51 positive cases, second highest among Tennessee’s long-term care facilities. The White House Assisted ... Read More »

Crossville Man Lies To Police, Faces Domestic Charges

A Crossville man faces charges for filing a false police report after he said he was stabbed outside a Crossville gas station. 56-year-old Wallace Jewell Rhea actually was stabbed by his wife in self defense, according to police reports. He also faces domestic assault charges. The incident happened Tuesday night when Rhea said he and his wife were headed to ... Read More »

Putnam COVID-19 Cases Reach 100

Putnam County’s COVID-19 case number hit 100 Wednesday with four people dead. That number reflects an increase of five cases from Tuesday’s report. Putnam County becomes the 12th county in the state to reach triple digits in positive COVID-19 cases. 74 of those who tested positive have recovered. 1,097 tests have come back negative. The Upper Cumberland total stands at ... Read More »

Veteran Cemetery Search Back On

The search for a location for the Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery has resumed after a land deal in fell apart. Paul Overholser is the Strategic Development Director for the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services. The department had originally selected 93-acres adjacent to I-40 in Cumberland County for the cemetery. “We had an initial verbal agreement with the property owner,” ... Read More »

Livingston Election To Be Decided In May

The Overton County Election Commission will take the Town of Livingston’s vote to hold June municipal elections under consideration at its next meeting. Election Administrator Craig Story said the commission will have input from a number of sources to help make a decision. “I think what will happen is the Election Commission, in light of the governor lifting the stay-at-home ... Read More »

Tayes Said More Discussion Needed on Jail Expansion

Putnam County District Four Commissioner Theresa Tayes said she believes more discussion is needed before the county moves forward on expanding its jail. Tayes was the lone no vote on the commission’s decision to approve a jail location at Monday’s meeting. She said she was worried about the county’s fiscal health in the face of March’s tornado followed by the ... Read More »