Repairs Begin On Highway 52 In Celina
Nearly two weeks after heavy rains collapsed State Route 52 in Clay County, crews have started making repairs to the roadway near the Moss Fire Department. Officials said crews have started removing the road material that slid away the day before Christmas. Once that finishes up, workers will begin installing geotextile fabric and begin placing […]
Water Reduction Now Mandatory In Pickett County
The Byrdstown Water Department has issued a county-wide mandatory water reduction for customers. Officials said the mandatory reduction will last for the next 24-hours. Water Department Superintendent Malcolm Harmon said the plant cannot meet water demands at the current time because of above average usage. “With the weather conditions the way it is and the […]
Crossville Looking To Hire A Fraud Detective
Crossville authorities want to crack down on fraud within the city. Police Chief David Beaty has asked the city council to hire a part-time position for a fraud-examiner. Beaty said he’s found a certified fraud examiner that’s interested in the position. “We deal with it on a daily basis, where someones credit or debit card […]
Guns Stolen From McMinnville Pawn Shop
McMinnville Police have released a still image of a man accused of stealing from a local pawn shop. Police said the incident happened Wednesday night at the Cash 4 U Pawn Shop on Smithville Highway. Authorities said the man broke into the store and stole several guns before fleeing the scene. Anyone that can identity […]
Crossville K-Mart Closing
The latest round of closures announced by Sears Holdings Company will affect one local K-Mart. Crossville’s K-Mart will be closing in Early April. Officials said liquidations sales will begin as early as next Friday. Yesterday, Sears Holdings announced it would be shutter over 100 stores including 64 K-Mart stores nationwide.
Byrdstown Implements Voluntary Water Restriction
The Byrdstown Water Department has asked customers for a county wide voluntary water reduction for the next 12 hours. Water Department Superintendent Malcolm Harmon said the plant cannot meet water demands at the current time because of cold weather and above average usage. “With the weather conditions the way it is and the water quality […]
Crossville Discusses Adding More Council Members
Crossville’s City Council might consider adding a few more council members in the future. At a work session last night Councilwoman Pamela Harris said she wants to up the current five member council to seven in the future. “To me, it would give an opportunity for more people inside the city to be represented,” Harris […]
Putnam BOE Approves Energy Savings Contract
The Putnam County Board of Education hopes to save the school system some $480,000 annually by replacing lighting fixtures. Last night, the board approved a contract with Excel Energy Group to install LED lighting in all school facilities over 5-years-old for $2.34 million. The county commission will have to approve the agreement when they meet […]
