TDOT: I-40 Bridge Repair In Monterey Nearing Completion
TDOT’s bridge repair on I-40 near Monterey is nearly complete. Spokesman Jennifer Flynn said the paving will begin Sunday night. Rolling roadblocks and the assistance of the THP will help keep traffic moving and out of the work area. Workers will pave the eastbound lanes, then the westbound. TDOT has been repairing the bridge over […]
Schaller Is New Putnam County Library Director
There’s a new person in charge at the Putnam County Library. Interim Director Phil Schaller’s first day on the job will be Monday. Friday was Stacie Netherton’s last day as director. Schaller said he’s excited about the position and looking forward to all the activities the library hosts. “I think the more activities we have, […]
Van Buren 911 Has Critical Audit This Year
The state Emergency Communications Board will watch Van Buren County’s 911 system closely this year. Executive Director Curtis Sutton said the last two year’s audit showed a negative change in net position. Basically, the Van Buren 911 system spent more than it brought in. “If we get a third year of negative change in net […]
Van Buren Mayor Looking To Help 911
Van Buren County Mayor Greg Wilson said county officials are looking for creative ways to help the county’s 911 center. Regional media have reported the Van Buren 911 has run into financial problems. “As far as they’re going broke, no, they’re a ways away from that, but they’re actually having to get into the reserves […]
Woman Charged With Passing Fake Money
Crossville police have arrested a woman who allegedly tried passing counterfeit money at several city restaurants. 36-year-old Michelle Linda Williams is charged with criminal simulation. Authorities said she attempted to pass a fake $100 bill at a Subway last month. She fled the scene, but authorities later identified her after she attempted to pass a […]
Donating Blood Easy, Free Way To Help Hurricane Victims
Blood Assurance Donor Recruiter Trudy Cody said donating blood is a easy and free way to help hurricane victims. “You can donate, you can give money, certainly and that helps, but the only way to give blood is to be a donor. We appreciate everyone who helps, everybody helps,” Cody said. Blood Assurance began sending […]
Tech Enrollment Numbers Strong
Preliminary Tennessee Tech enrollment numbers for fall 2017 show the largest freshmen class in recent years and a slight increase in overall enrollment. Approximately 10,500 students are enrolled at Tech for the fall semester, including 1,750 freshmen. Along with increased numbers of first-time students, Tech also welcomed an increase in transfer students of approximately 10-percent. […]
DeKalb Co. Schools To Conduct Facilities Study
The DeKalb County Board of Education has hired Uplands Design Group to conduct a county-wide facilities study. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said the study will look at the growth of the county and the condition of current school facilities. “Our buildings in our schools system are getting some age on them and we have […]
11-Year-Old Charged With Vandalism
McMinnville Police have charged an 11-year-old boy with vandalism. Authorities said the juvenile spray painted graffiti on the Warren County Administrative Building, Warren Academy, and Probation Office building. The damage is estimated to be in the thousands of dollars. Authorities said others could be charged as the investigation continues.
