Sparta Budget Discussion Resurrects Old Argument
An old argument surfaced when the Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen discussed the first reading of the coming year’s budget. Alderman Jerry Lowery saw funding for automated electric metering had been included in the budget. He voted against automated metering both times the city discussed it over the winter. “We’re going to lock this […]
Highway 25 To Remain Closed Until August 1st
Smith County’s Highway-25 will remain closed until at least August 1st. The Tennessee Department of Transportation said crews will have to repair a rock fall mitigation project before the road can reopen. A portion of a bluff above the highway fell off this week, striking and disabling a moving vehicle. TDOT says a contractor has […]
Lawyer: Lawsuit Against Shoupe Will Take Time
An attorney involved in the case said the federal lawsuit filed against White County Sheriff Oddie Shoupe will be a long process. Richard Brooks represents plaintiff Jessica Newnum. He said the next steps give White County 21 to 45 days to answer the suit before the case proceeds and a federal judge is assigned. Brooks […]
Putnam BOE Holds Speedy Meeting
The Putnam County Board of Education held a speedy meeting Thursday. The BOE met for about 20 minutes. The board approved the final budget moves for the current fiscal year. They also approved an agreement with Satellite Med to provide iCare clinics. That’s on-site clinic visits for staff and Putnam County Schools students. The iCare […]
Harris Files Appeal Of Termination In Chancery Court
An attorney for Former Algood Police Chief Gary Harris appealed his termination in Putnam County Chancery Court last week. Richard Brooks said Algood’s termination and appeal process violated Harris’ civil rights. “What we have here is the man that fired Gary Harris, based on what reason, is the man that heard the appeal. That’s like […]
Domestic Dispute Forces Lock Down At Cumberland Medical Center
A domestic dispute involving a man armed with a firearm forced Crossville’s Cumberland Medical Center to go on lock down last night. Around 8:00 p.m. authorities responded to a home near the hospital where a dispute between a man and woman had escalated. A tactical response team arrived on scene and eventually took the man […]
Cookeville Approves $27.6 Million Budget On First Reading
The Cookeville City Council unanimously approved a $27.6 million budget on first reading last night. The budget did not include a property tax increase. The city’s property tax rate will remain at 84-cents per $100 of assessed value. “We have one of the lowest property tax rates in the state,” Mayor Ricky Shelton said. “We […]
Sparta Approves Garbage Truck Repairs
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Alderman approved up to $35,000 to repair a garbage truck. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city’s garbage trucks broke down last week. The primary one is still under warranty and at a garage in Nashville awaiting repairs. The secondary truck needs a little more work. Mayor Jeff […]
Sparta Garbage Service Back On Track Monday
Garbage service in the City of Sparta should resume as normal Monday. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city’s primary garbage truck broke down last week. The secondary truck broke down shortly afterward. Quick said residents can put out bags of trash with their cans on their regular garbage day, or take their garbage […]
