Tag Archives: Covid-19

Pickett County reported its first case of COVID-19 with Sunday’s data release. That brings the Upper Cumberland total to 446 cases. Pickett had been one of just two counties statewide absent a positive case. 10 Upper Cumberland residents have died from COVID-19. Statewide, 243 people have died. Upper Cumberland Case Total As Of Sunday Putnam (175) Cumberland (85) Macon (58) ... Read More »

The Tennessee Tech class of 2020 will join together for spring commencement Saturday August 8. Three ceremonies will be held to allow for social distancing. The events, for both spring and summer graduates, will be held at the Hooper Eblen Center. Tech officials announced spring 2020 graduates can choose to attend December, 2020 or May, 2021 commencement by request. Masters ... Read More »

Be Kind to Animals Week is an opportunity to highlight the importance of animal companionship during the pandemic shutdowns. Vicky Smith, President of the Animal Awareness Association of Overton County, said she has seen a recent increase in adoptions. “Cats and dogs are companions,” Smith said. “I’ve found out I’m adopting out more cats right now because people are staying ... Read More »

Some 40% of parents in the U.S. are considering delaying higher education for their college-bound high school seniors due to the coronavirus outbreak. Brian Tierney, CEO of Brian Communications, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss what this means for colleges and universities. Source Read More »

The financial effects of COVID-19 shutdowns are leading local nonprofits to find new funding sources. One way to help is through The Big Payback, a 24 hour period to easily donate money to Middle Tennessee charities. Dawn Raines, Executive Director of the Stephens Center in Livingston, said donations could help make up for some of their lost funding. “Right now ... 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 »

The Cumberland County Health Department will add expanded testing hours Thursday. Thursday, testing will be held from 1pm to 6pm at the Health Department located at 1503 South Main Street. Testing takes place every weekday. Tests are free. State health officials are encourage anyone with questions about their status to be tested for COVID-19. Read More »

Thursday’s National Day of Prayer event in Putnam County will look different this year because of COVID-19 recommendations. “We’re trying to follow all the CDC and Presidential guidelines,” County Coordinator Marcia Mullins said. “We normally have a public service on the south lawn of the courthouse, but this year, we’ll live stream.” The Day Of Prayer will move from the ... Read More »

Crossville City Council members will look at a graduated one-time bonus for city employees when they begin considering the city’s budget. The city has suspended its pay improvement plan temporarily because of COVID-19. City Manager Greg Wood said lower-paid employees would receive a 1.5 percent bonus, with mid-range employees at one percent, and higher-end employees at 0.5 percent. Wood sent ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center resumed outpatient surgeries and procedures on Monday. Surgeons and staff are currently working to reschedule patients whose procedures had been postponed. Cookeville Regional Marketing & Public Relations Specialist Hannah Davis said there may be an initial increase in the number of procedures done each day simply due to surgeons and staff working to reschedule patient procedures. ... Read More »