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Surveys have been sent out Thursday to Putnam County residents without public water gauging interest in extending lines to their homes. Mayor Randy Porter said some 730 residents should be receiving mail notification. “Some people they may have a great well or spring or whatever that they are happy with their water service, but this will give us an idea ... Read More »

Four to seven inches of snow common across the Upper Cumberland Thursday as a strong push of artic air collided with moisture from a southern system. Roads treacherous almost as soon as the snow began falling with more than an inch in just an hour. Thursday night, temperatures will fall to the single digits in many areas and Friday temperatures ... Read More »

Cold temperatures serve as a good reminder that help is available through UCHRA’s heating program. Community Services Director TaShana Hooks said the LIHEAP program helps low income families keep their homes warm. “We have funds available for regular assistance, and we have funds for crisis assistance,” Hooks said. “In order to get our crisis assistance, you have to have a ... Read More »

People use some unconventional alternatives when trying to stay warm. Putnam Fire Chief Tom Brown said any appliance that is not an approved source of heat should not be used. “We actually see that pretty frequently,” Brown said.”People think when the power goes off and they have a gas stove that that’s an acceptable alternative and it is not. Stoves ... Read More »

Philip Hall, owner of Hall Family Pharmacy in Jamestown, has been recognized by the American Pharmacists Association Foundation as its pharmacist of the year. Hall called the honor as humbling. “Whenever we came into our market our market was plagued with prescription drug abuse,” Hall said. “So, we immediately came in and wanted to be a part of the solution ... Read More »

The Cookeville Rescue Mission is prepared for anyone needing a warm place to stay. Kitchen and House Manager Paul Root said some have already taken advantage with some 40 people already housed. “Any time the weather becomes 40 degrees or below or incumbent weather comes in, rain, fog, heavy wind, snow, what we do is we open up our mission ... Read More »

The Cookeville Water Department advises home and business owners to take precaution to protect your pipes as temperatures drop. Operations Superintendent Carey Aitken said there are three simple yet important steps to take. “The ones that are probably the easiest for them are going to be to remove their garden hoses from their spigot and use styrofoam covers over those ... Read More »

Putnam and Overton County Sheriff’s Offices ask residents to stay off the roads during Thursday’s winter weather advisory. Putnam Sheriff Eddie Farris said he expects the conditions to last over the next 24 hours with temperatures dropping. “We’ve worked approximately almost 20 wrecks either working or assisting with the Tennessee Highway Patrol since about 8:45 this morning,” Farris said. “So, ... Read More »

White County Sheriff’s Office reporting several vehicle wrecks as road conditions have quickly worsened from snowfall. Sheriff Steve Page said roads are treacherous and encourages all motorists to stay home. “We were on the mountain this morning and within 20 minutes the roads were wiped,” Page said. “So, you may get out and the road is clear, but you may ... Read More »

Here are the latest closings and cancellation information from across the Upper Cumberland as of 3pm Friday. Bookmark this list for the latest information. OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Art Circle Public Library Closed Cookeville Leisure Services Facilities Closed Cookeville Leisure Services Self-Defense Workshop For Saturday Cancelled All Fairfield Glade Facilities Closed Milner Recreation Center Closed UCHRA Public Transportation’s Go routes and Pick ... Read More »