Pickett County Fails To Pass Budget
It’s back to the drawing board in Pickett County as five County Commissioners voted against the proposed 2020-2021 budget. Fourth District County Commissioner Darrell Garrett was one of the five. Garrett said this year’s budget did not decrease taxes or search for other sources of revenue for the county. “We let the people know in […]
Cookeville April Sales Tax Collection Down 14.5%
Cookeville sales tax collection for April was down 14.5 percent over the same time last year. City Manager James Mills said he was expecting the number to be at least 50 percent. “We were pleased,” Mills said. “There’s still a reduction, there’s still a loss with about $169,000 over last year, but it’s much better […]
Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton Appointed To Tennessee Homeland Security Council
Gov. Bill Lee appointed Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton to the Tennessee Homeland Security Council. Shelton was one of three new members appointed to the council. Shelton will work with the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security in planning and directing statewide homeland security activities and interacting with federal and local officials in promoting security interests. Shelton […]
Mahan Named Principal At Cane Creek
Rhonda Mahan was named as the new principal at Cane Creek Elementary School in Cookeville. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King announced her appointment Wednesday. Mahan has worked in the Putnam County School System for 30 years. She has been a teacher, system-wide evaluator, and was Assistant Principal at Upperman High School. Mahan is […]
2nd Arrest In 2 Weeks On Meth For Howard
Putnam County Sheriffs Deputies arrested a Cookeville man for the second time in two weeks on charges of trafficking methamphetamine. 39-year-old Gregory Howard arrested Tuesday after an undercover investigation found he had more than a half a kilo of meth at a Monterey home. The methamphetamine had a street value of some $60,000. Howard also […]
Putnam April Sales Tax Revenue Dropped 9%
Putnam County sales tax revenue dropped some 9.3 percent in April compared to last year. “(It’s) actually better than I thought,” Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said. “I thought sales tax would be down more. I was guessing we’d be down in the 15 to 20 percent range.” The May report covers sales tax collections […]
Child Support Office To Close For 2 Weeks
The 13th Judicial District Child Support office will be closed for two weeks after three employees tested positive for COVID-19. The Herald Citizen reports District Attorney Bryant Dunaway believes other employees may still test positive. The office closed on Friday. Dunaway said dockets will be impacted and some may need to be moved.
Center For Peace And Valor Fundraising Continues
Pall Mall’s Center for Peace and Valor wants to begin building restorations and are currently raising money for the project. “Right now, what needs to be done is more fundraising,” Executive Director of the Sergeant York Patriotic Foundation Debbie York said. “We’ve completed just over $2.6 million from stabilization, maintenance and upkeep on the building.” […]
Algood’s Welcome Sign Project On Hold
Algood’s 20-year-old wooden welcome signs will have to remain for now. City officials received one $82,000 bid for a new welcome sign, which city council declined. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said she’s disappointed in the project’s progress. “We are so proud of our city and want to project a welcoming and positive image, and of course […]
Cumberland River’s First Month A Success
One month in to the reopening of Celina’s Cumberland River Hospital, Owner Johnny Presley said he is proud of the operation so far. The clinic has averaged around 25 to 50 patients a day. Presley said the emergency room has served about 200 patients. “Oh, the community has done great,” Presley said. “We have had […]
