Putnam Commission To Consider Property Tax Refunds
Two Putnam County property owners may be getting a property tax refund. County Attorney Jeff Jones said both owners have gone through the appropriate appeal process. “When you receive an assessment from the assessor of property, if you don’t agree with the assessment value, then you appeal to the County Board of Equalization,” Jones said. […]
Jackson County Student Arrested For Bringing Weapon To School
Authorities arrested a juvenile Tuesday for allegedly bringing a weapon to Jackson County Middle School. Sheriff Marty Hinson said the student faces at least two charges. “Possession of a firearm on school property, of course,” Hinson said. “Also, at this point in time, he’s charged with a domestic terrorist act as well. There could be […]
Livingston Approves Paving Bid For Carr Subdivision
Crews will begin paving Livingston’s Carr Avenue Subdivision later this month. City Council approved a low bid for the project during Monday night’s meeting. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the work should be completed by Thanksgiving. “According to Rogers Group, which is the lowest bid, the earliest they can start paving is September 16,” Hayes said. […]
Weapon Confiscated At Jackson County Middle School
Authorities confiscated a weapon at Jackson County Middle School Tuesday morning. Director of School Kristy Brown said the investigation began after the school system received multiple reports about a possible weapon at the school. “It was immediately investigated and a weapon was confiscated. At this time, the local sheriff’s department is involved and the administrators […]
Tennessee Tech Ranked As Top National University
U.S. News and World has ranked Tennessee Tech University as one of the top universities in the nation. The annual report ranked Tennessee Tech at number 135 among 272 public universities. According to a press release, the report marks Tennessee Tech’s fourth consecutive year in the Best of National Universities. The publication also named the […]
Smithville Man Sentenced For Aggravated Statutory Rape
A Smithville man avoided additional jail time Monday after pleading guilty to aggravated statutory rape. 36-year-old Greg Alan Fox received a four year sentence suspended to supervised probation and time served. The sentence handed down by Criminal Court Judge Wesley Bray requires Fox to register as a sex offender with the state. Authorities arrested Fox […]
Highway 84 Shut Down After Truck Strikes Power Lines
Authorities shut down Highway 84 Tuesday morning after a commercial vehicle caused two power poles to break. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the accident happened at 6:34 a.m. as the Peterbilt Conventional traveled southbound in Overton County. A crash report said the poles broke after the vehicle’s dump bed raised up and caught overhead power […]
Livingston Agrees To Sell Land To Auto Parts Manufacturer
The Livingston-City Industrial park could be home to an auto parts manufacturer in the near future. City Council agreed to sell a 10-acre site to the unidentified company for $10,030 Monday night. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said negotiations with the prospect began more than nine months ago. “I think this project will help enhance the […]
Putnam County To Consider Drug-Free Workplace Resolution
The Putnam County Commission will consider a resolution next week to establish the county as a drug-free workplace. Putnam County Attorney Jeff Jones said the county already meets most of the drug-free workplace requirements. “The reason that we didn’t do it before is because the training requirements were pretty stringent. Secondly, one of the advantages […]
