Byrdstown Asking Customers For Water Reduction
The City of Byrdstown requested a voluntary water reduction in the Clark Mountain area Friday. Mayor Sam Gibson said a pump station has failed for unknown reasons. “We’ve been working on it for a couple of days, hoping to not have to issue the voluntary water reduction call,” Gibson said. “It’s not getting any better […]
White County School System Receiving Additional $10k From State
The White County School System will receive an additional $10,000 from the state’s Basic Education Program (BEP) next school year. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the additional funds will provide a slight boost to the district’s new budget plan. “It’s the funding formula that is given to us from the state, and it changes […]
Algood Begins Farmer’s Market Project
Prep work has started for the Algood farmer’s market project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said crews began underground electric work this week. “We’re going to be digging the underground electric for Upper Cumberland to come put in the line and then we’ll start pouring the foundation and footers for the farmer’s market,” Morrison said. “We’re […]
Gonzalez Charged With Forgery, Identity Theft In Putnam County
Putnam County State Troopers have charged a man for using a fake ID to obtain employment. Trooper Doug Foster arrested Isidro Jesus Montel Gonzalez on Thursday during a traffic stop for a window tent violation. The 39-year-old is charged with identity theft and four counts of forgery. Arrest warrants indicate that Gonzalez possessed a fake […]
Traffic Lights Installed At I-40, Highway 111 Interchange
Crews have installed new traffic lights at the Interstate-40 and Highway 111 interchange in Cookeville. TDOT Spokeswoman Jennifer Flynn said the traffic lights should be functioning as flashing red and yellow by next Friday. Flynn said the lights must be flashing for seven consecutive days before being turned on for normal signal operations. The signals […]
White County BOE Extends Dronebarger’s Contract
The White County Board of Education has extended the contract of Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger. Board members voted Thursday to pick up a fourth-year option as Dronebarger’s current deal was set to expire Friday. Dronebarger said he appreciates the vote of confidence from the Board members. “I’ve been here my whole career and I […]
