Livingston Academy Using New Traffic Pattern During Flood
Livingston Academy will use a new temporary traffic pattern around flood waters. Overton Director of Schools Dr. Mark Winningham said high water around school property prompted the new pattern. “The people who will be affected will be the ones coming from Highway 52. They will enter the high school from 52 through Melvin Johnson Drive, […]
Flood Waters Slowing Jackson EMA Response Time
Flood waters are affecting Jackson County EMA response times as crews seek alternate routes. EMA Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said flood waters have damaged roadways throughout the county. “Gladdice Highway, which is State Highway 262 that goes over towards the Gladdice community, it’s currently experiencing some issues with some paving,” Woolbright said. “TDOT’s… working […]
Highland Estates Subdivision Construction to Begin
The Highlands Estates will begin initial construction for a subdivision in Monterey. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the preliminary plat allows two parcels of land to be divided into 13 lots. “As a refresher for the subdivision process, anything over five lots does require preliminary and final separate plats,” Rush said. “After tonight they will have the authority to […]
Corps of Engineers Closes Dale Hollow Dam Road
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed Dale Hollow Dam Road in Clay County. County EMA Director Natalie Boone said saturated ground damaged the roadway but has had no effect on the dam itself. “We had a small section break away yesterday on the south side of the dam,” Boone said. “This is in […]
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Suspends TTU Chapter
Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s (SAE) Board of Directors has voted to suspend its Tennessee Tech chapter. The decision comes two months after 23-year-old Paul Hamilton Ten Eyck, of Maryville, was found dead just off campus following an SAE event. Tennessee Tech ceased operations of the chapter the day after Ten Eyck’s death. A press release from SAE indicates […]
Clay County To Enhance Historic Courthouse
Clay County will continue restoration of the historic courthouse with the help of the Creative Placemaking Grant. County Mayor Dale Reagan said the grant will upgrade the courthouse for the annual “Christmas at the Courthouse.” “We have been using it around Christmas time to do some plays and stuff like that. And this will just […]
TWRA Reminds Hunters, Anglers to Purchase Licenses
Hunters and anglers may now purchase 2019-2020 Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses. A Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency press release states that purchasing a 2019-2020 license supports conversation efforts across the state. One hundred percent of the license fees support wildlife in Tennessee. A license purchase also returns taxes paid on firearms, archery equipment, fishing gear, and […]
Putnam Revenue On Track To Meet Projections
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter reports revenue numbers look good through the first seven months of the year. Porter said Tuesday that the county should be on track to meet projected budget numbers. “On a good not, so far for the first seven months of the year, we’ve collected $1.1 million more than we collected […]
Overton County Declares State of Emergency
Overton County Executive Ben Danner has declared a state of emergency due to severe flooding across the area. Overton/Pickett E-911 reports officials have been in contact with Tennessee Emergency Management to assist with flooding issues. Bradford Hicks Drive near the Highway 52 intersection remains partially closed due to high water. Overton County Schools have already […]
Rainy Weather Could Likely Attract Insects Indoors
Cold and rainy weather could potentially draw insects indoors and inside your home. Steven Wheeler owns and operates PestPro pest control in Cookeville. He said several species have caused problems around the area due to recent rainfall. “We get a lot of earwigs, millipedes, kind of creepy-crawly things,” Wheeler said. “We’ve had a lot of […]
