Misty Harding Sworn In As Jamestown Alderwoman
There’s a new member of the Jamestown Board of Aldermen. The board has appointed Misty Harding to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Elizabeth Pendergrass during last month’s meeting. Mayor Lyndon Baines said Harding serves as the Tourism and Membership Director of the Fentress County Chamber of Commerce. “I believe she’ll be a […]
Census Bureau Visiting With UC Officials
The U.S. Census Bureau wants to make sure everyone takes part in the upcoming 2020 Census. Sherry Jackson is a representative for the U.S. Census Bureau. She said a national campaign begins January 1st to get more people aware of the upcoming population count. “Because in mid-March every household within the U.S. will receive an […]
Jamestown Mayor Considering Sanitation Department
Jamestown residents may soon have a new option for getting rid of household garbage. Mayor Lyndon Baines said he’s strongly considering the idea of creating a sanitation department for the city. “I’ve got some numbers, but with other projects going on right now, we’re trying to figure out a way to maybe push that into […]
Family Of Toddler Swept Away At Cummins Falls Files Lawsuit
The family of a 2-year-old who was washed away by floodwaters at a Tennessee state park has filed a lawsuit against the state. Steven Pierce of Kentucky died after he and his father were swept away in a flash flood as they tried to evacuate from Cummins Falls State Park in June. News outlets report […]
UCHRA Eyes Grant Funding For On-Demand Transportation
The UCHRA will look at launching an on-demand transportation program. Executive Director Mark Farley said the microtransit system would be similar to Uber and Lyft. “It’s not that we’re wanting to compete with them, but obviously, some of the clientele that we deal with, it’s hard to serve them when you’re looking at that 48-hour […]
Cookeville Man Killed In Highway 111 Crash
A two-vehicle crash killed a 71-year-old Cookeville man Wednesday afternoon. The accident happened on Highway 111 in Overton County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said Bob Allen expired from injuries at the crash scene. Allen was traveling South in a 1952 Chevy when the crash occurred. A preliminary crash report said the vehicle was rear-ended by […]
