Putnam Schools Still Trying To Sell Uffelman Property
The Putnam County School System has yet to find a buyer for the old Uffelman Elementary School. An online auction for the 3-acre property received no responses this summer. The board of education rejected a $75,000 offer after a round of bidding last October. Superintendant of Schools Jerry Boyd had encouraged the board to reject […]
Stink Bugs Looking For Warm Winter Home
If you’re experiencing a stink bug invasion at your home or business, you aren’t alone. That according to Putnam County U.T. Extension Office agent Wayne Key. He said the brown marmorated stink bug hasn’t always been here, but it’s quickly become a nuisance. “They originated from Asia and were introduced here years ago. Since then, […]
Construction Starts On Warbird Restoration Hangar
Construction has started on country singer Aaron Tippin’s warbird restoration hangar. Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Manager Dean Selby said Chattanooga-based Cagle Development began the work a few weeks ago. “The site prep work is complete. They are digging the foundations now and should be pouring the foundations by the end of this week,” Selby said. […]
Highway 85 Repair Work Remains On Schedule
A project to repair collapsed portions of Highway 85 remains on schedule in Overton and Fentress County. Jennifer Flynn is the Community Relations Coordinator for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). She said contractors have opened one lane of Highway 85 in Fentress County between mile maker 3 and 8. “That was one of our […]
Livingston Committee Proposes Budget For Sales Tax Rebate
The Livingston Downtown Revitalization Committee has proposed a spending plan for the city’s $205,000 sales tax rebate. Committee Chairman Ray Evans said he’s hoping the city will use about $40,000 of the funding for some smaller projects. “The first being the replacement of safety rails on North Church Street. Its about to fall off the […]
Founder Of Sparta-White Co Rescue Dies
George Copeland, one of the founders of the Sparta-White County Rescue Squad, died Wednesday at the age of 87. Copeland spent 19 years as a dispatcher for the community’s emergency services before the creation of White County’s E-911. Later, Copeland joined others in creating the rescue squad. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Hunter […]
Monterey Hoping To Add More Security Cameras
Monterey will be looking to improve security around town. Mayor Bill Wiggins said aldermen have voted to apply for a Property Conservation Grant to help with the endeavor. “What was recommended by the last Property Conservation Audit was that we camera the farmer’s market and those restrooms,” Wiggins said. “They are the target of a […]
Man Receives Prison Sentence For Rape Of Child
A Livingston man has recieved a 24-year prison sentence for a child rape conviction. 28-year-old Michael William Breeding admitted to raping the victim over a period of four years. He pleaded guilty this month to two counts of rape. Judge Wesley Bray has ordered Breeding to register as a sex offender upon his release from […]
