Tech Working To Eliminate $7 Million From Budget
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees approved a new fiscal year budget with no pay raises as the school tries to close a $7 million budget shortfall. Vice President for Planning and Finance Claire Stinson said the University lost some $3 million in state funding. Tuition and other revenue sources are expected to decrease by […]
Sparta Possible Site For Veterans Cemetery
Sparta could be a possible site for the Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery. The Executive Subcommittee of the Tennessee State Building Commission considered a 127-acre plat during its Monday meeting. The commission agenda said the land purchase would help an under-served part of the state. It would also place a veterans cemetery within 70 miles […]
Revenue Audit Finds Funds for Jackson Budget
A revenue audit of Jackson County’s book has already found over $38,000 dollars to boost the county’s budget. Mayor Randy Heady said the county has contracted with The Barrett Group of Murfreesboro to perform the audit. He said the audit of Jackson County’s sales tax numbers discovered the missing revenue stream. “That is revenue (Donna […]
Byrdstown Study To Explore 111 Changes
Byrdstown wants to reduce the speed limit for the portion of Highway 111 running through the town. Mayor Sam Gibson said T-DOT originally denied the town’s request to change the speed limit citing a lack of data. Now, the town will conduct a corridor study on the state route for T-DOT to review. “The town […]
Power Of Putnam Receives Drug-Free Grant
For the second time, Power of Putnam has received a five-year Drug-Free Communities Support Grant. Coalition Director Bill Gibson said the $125,000 grant helps the organization fight youth substance abuse. “This Drug Free Communities Grant is the backbone,” Gibson said. “We have other funding streams, but this is the main one that fuels our prevention […]
CRMC One Step Closer to New Cath Lab
The Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees Finance Committee approved a plan to replace the Medical Center’s Cath Lab. The $3.63 million project includes a total renovation of the space and the purchase of new equipment. CEO Paul Korth said the budgeted upgrade will take about 18 months to complete. “We need to get started on […]
