Disaster Zoning Ordinance Passes Cookeville Council
Cookeville City Council approved a Disaster Declaration Ordinance for the planning department. The ordinance gives the planning department the ability to extend planning deadlines for six months during a proclaimed disaster or emergency. Planning Director Jon Ward said the planning department discovered the potential issue in March. A planning department meeting was cancelled as the […]
Highlands Residential Replacing Housing
Highlands Residential Services is working to replace low-income housing units that were torn down a few years ago. Executive Director Dow Harris said the new development at Hickory Valley will have 48 low-income units. “The Hickory Valley site is going to be multi-family,” Harris said. “We’ll pick up some of those multi-family units we lost, […]
Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Cam Out Of Commission
Watchers of the Dale Hollow Lake Eagle Cam will have to find a new way to eagle-watch. Sunset Marina Manager Tom Allen said the tree containing the nest was struck by lightening and fell. Luckily, the eaglets, Obey and River, and their parents were spotted flying and seem to be unharmed. “We do not think […]
Dogwood Park Fountain Opening Saturday
The water will again flow at Cookeville’s Dogwood Park fountain on Saturday. The attraction will resume its regular schedule 7:30 am to 10pm daily. Woods said the water is treated and filtered just like water in a swimming pool. Rick Woods, Cookeville Leisure Services director, said large crowds are a concern. “We strongly encourage people […]
Livingston Splash Pad Opening
The splash pad in Livingston’s Central Park will reopen to the public on Friday. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said even though the splash pad and playgrounds are opening back up, everyone still needs to be aware of social distancing. “Everyone has to take some ownership in this COVID-19 pandemic,” Hayes said. “Wear gloves and masks […]
BLM Rally Held Thursday At Tech To Honor Breonna Taylor
A group gathered Thursday at Tennessee Tech for a Black Lives Matter rally. Their main focus was remembering Breonna Taylor’s death. Youth For Inclusion Initiative Member and event organizer Elijah Anderson said Stand Your Ground laws should stand for all people. “Today we’re out here honoring Breonna Taylor who was injustly shot,” Anderson said. “She […]
Tech Face Masks On Way Through State Program
Tennessee Tech face masks are on the way thanks to the Governor Bill Lee’s Strong Mask Movement. Tech one of 30 flagship brands statewide who are sharing logos and colors to help promote the wearing of masks. The state will distribute some 300,000 free or low-cost face coverings statewide. “The more we can encourage masks […]
Algood Police Forced To Tase Companion Of Shoplifting Suspect
Algood Police had to tase the companion of a shoplifting suspect Wednesday night after the man tried to interfere with the investigation. Police responded to the Algood Wal Mart. They were questioning the woman, Allyson Young, when Brandon Loughman began to aggressively interfere, according to Algood Police. The officer, Sgt. Ryan Allred, tased Loughman and […]
Business Dean Says COVID-19 May Have Changed Retailing
Large retailers that were already having issues connecting to a changing customer base could not escape COVID-19. JC Penney, Pier 1, Neiman Marcus among the retailers who are closing stores in the aftermath of the COVID-19. MTSU College of Business Dean Dr. David Urban said the stress of forced closures in many parts of the […]
Jail Upgrades Coming To White County
The largest increase in White County’s $60 million budget will go toward improvements in the jail and Sheriff’s Office. County Executive Denny Robinson said at least $2.6 million is set aside for jail upgrades. “It’s mainly software computers, how they monitor locks and security,” Robinson said. “We’re looking at doing the roof…for the jail. It’s […]
