Tag Archives: Upper Cumberland

Twin Lakes has decided to fund 15 community grants in the Upper Cumberland to try and assist with issues the pandemic has created. Marketing and Sales Manager Lea Ann Gore said the board of directors made the decision to commit more than $70,000. Gore said Twin Lakes knew the need was pressing with nearly double the applications they usually receive. ... Read More »

201 new COVID cases reported in Putnam County Thursday bringing this week’s total to 541. That’s according to data from the State Department Of Health. Putnam County has 932 active COVID cases, the highest number since the pandemic began. Warren County’s numbers have increased by 483 cases since Monday. That includes 144 new cases Thursday. The county has an active ... Read More »

It is porch pirate season during the holidays, Livingston Police Chief Greg Etheredge said being home when packages are delivered is the best prevention. However, that is not always possible when people are working. Etheredge said having a doorbell camera can be the best way to prevent packages from disappearing, without a trace. “In today’s world in law enforcement video ... Read More »

WCTE one of just two stations that will be a part of CBS Sunday Morning’s story on the 50th anniversary of PBS Sunday. WCTE CEO Becky Magura said when they taped with CBS in August she did not know when it would air until this week. Now, Magura said a national audience will see first hand why public broadcasting is ... Read More »

Nine Upper Cumberland counties still lack the needed number of Tennessee Achieves mentors. These volunteers serve to encourage high school students using the Tennessee Promise next year. Director of Mentors Tyler Ford said about 1,900 volunteers are needed state wide by Friday. “We truly do believe that in the coming year this rule will be more important than it has ... Read More »

Six Upper Cumberland Counties reported triple digit COVID-19 cases Tuesday. The State Department Of Health reported Putnam County with 417 cases. That includes a 13 percent positivity rate. Cookeville Regional Medical Center reports 59 COVID patients being treated as of Tuesday. A Putnam County resident also passed away Monday. Putnam joins Cumberland, Dekalb, Smith, Warren and White with more than ... Read More »

There are two dangerously venomous spiders that will be looking for warm hiding spots in the Upper Cumberland this Winter. Overton County Agriculture Extension Agent Jason Garrett said black widow spiders and brown recluse spiders are the biggest threats. However, Garrett said black widows are likely to be found in a garage or barn, brown recluse spiders can bite when ... Read More »

Thanksgiving comfort foods can bring people to the table, but they also tend to bring calories along with them. Cumberland County UT-TSU Family-Consumer Science Agent Kelli Roberson said dishes like special casseroles are where people should focus on moderation and remember they can always take leftovers. Roberson said if someone wants to load up their plate, things like white turkey ... Read More »

Several Upper Cumberland County Executives said a regional mask mandate is not off the table, but enforcement is a concern. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the state has not given county leaders a way to require residents to wear face coverings. “They have gave the county mayors, the county executives the authority to mandate masks. That is true,” ... Read More »

Should the Upper Cumberland county leaders come together and issue a region-wide mask mandate. At least one county executive believes the time has arrived. Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson said he will try to gather county leadership together early this week to suggest such an approach. “I am going to urge my fellow county mayors in the Upper Cumberland ... Read More »