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No one injured Thursday morning in an Interstate 40 crash when a tractor trailer crashed into a cable barrier and crossed back across two lanes of traffic. The incident happened near mile marker 291 in Putnam County Thursday morning around 7:45. Kenderrick Foreman and a passenger were driving a 2017 tractor-trailer. The truck was driving eastbound when it went off ... Read More »

FEMA’s total distribution to Putnam County residents affected by the March 3 tornado will total nearly $740,000. Monday marked the deadline for individuals to apply for FEMA relief. Public Affairs Specialist Cheria Brown said some 112 individuals have applied and been approved for FEMA assistance in Putnam County. More than $493,000 in individual and household assistance has already been approved. ... Read More »

Overton EMS Director Jim Morgan said two new ambulances are on the way and should be operating no later than September. “We will have to have an inspection performed by the state to make sure all the equipment is on there,” Morgan said. “We will receive a permit by the state of Tennessee then we will have to put all ... Read More »

Churches in the Upper Cumberland prepare to meet in sanctuary in the coming weeks.   Cumberland Fellowship Church in Crossville will begin regular services starting May 17th. Administrative pastor Bob Tollich said their congregation started making plans last week to reopen at half capacity.   “I know folks are excited ,” Tollich. ” We are just excited to see them ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools announced Wednesday they will hold in-person graduation ceremonies June 5th and 6th at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. There will be a four-guest maximum per graduating senior. Upperman High School Graduation will be held Friday, June 5, at 6. Monterey High School graduation will be held Saturday June 6th at 4. Capacity permitting, Cookeville High School Graduation will ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech is finding new ways to celebrate teachers after cancelling the the 6th Annual College of Education and Teacher Appreciation Awards Associate Dean of the College of Education Julie Baker said the traditional celebration includes over a hundred teachers being recognized. This year, they are asking students to express their gratitude for teachers through phone or social media. “This ... Read More »

The UT Ag. Extension of Overton County is encouraging people to increase physical activity by joining their May Marathon . Participants have all of May to walk a half marathon (13 miles) or a full marathon (26 miles.) in their own time. Extension Agent Christina Swallows said the objective is to walk daily to be healthier. “No matter where someone ... Read More »

Overton County Schools will end its school year a week earlier than planned. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said that final week is used to complete tasks that won’t be necessary due to the shutdown. “The last day of student work is going to be May 15,” Winningham said. “The last day, I think, was going to be May 22, ... Read More »

A new Cookeville Gabe’s location will open June 6. The brand-name apparel and housewares store will open in the old Hobby Lobby location on South Jefferson Avenue. Senior Vice President of Marketing Leigh Guldig said the store will offer an expanded inventory, especially in the housewares area. “(Our) expanded home department including rugs, decor, accents,” Guldig said. “We have also ... Read More »

The skeletal remains found during the March tornado search have been identified. Cookeville Police report the remains are those of 34-year-old Brian Matthew Keserich. Keserich was originally from Kentucky with no known last address. He is believed to have been homeless. The death remains under investigation. However, no foul play is suspected at this time. On March 4th during search ... Read More »