Ficosa Operating At Full Capacity But Hiring An Issue
Ficosa has returned to full operations. But faces a new problem; workers not returning after being furloughed. Human Relations Manager Alicia Banner said the plant now faces a lack of employees. “We had to furlough almost all of our hourly population. A few were working for critical operations,” Banner said. “We had to furlough about […]
DA Will Not Pursue Charges Against Livingston Teacher
District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway will not prosecute a Livingston Academy teacher accused of inappropriate conduct with students. In a letter Thursday to the TBI Special Agent in Charge, Dunaway said there is not enough evidence that science teacher Mark Lee committed a crime. “Based upon the description of the complaints of alleged conduct, the […]
Debris Forces Putnam To Open New Landfill Cell
The Putnam County Landfill must open a new cell due to the amount of debris from the March tornado. Solid Waste Director Keith Street said before the tornado, the current cell had enough room for two years of trash. In just a few months, over 20,000 tons of tornado debris filled the remainder of the […]
Submit Absentee Voting Application By July 30
The number of people requesting absentee ballots for the August election has held fairly steady in Overton County but has been much higher in Putnam County. That’s despite rule changes giving those uncomfortable with voting in person because of COVID-19 the chance to vote absentee. Overton County Elections Supervisor Craig Story said he expects the […]
500k Grant Awarded To Clarkrange Regional Business Park
The state awarded a $500,000 grant Thursday for the Clarkrange Regional Business Park. The grant will be used to grade around 140 acres of cleared land. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said making the land attractive for building is key to recruiting businesses and creating new jobs. “It is really nice right now. It is […]
TBI Crime Report Shows Putnam County Decrease
A TBI crimes report released Wednesday Putnam County crime decreased 24.5 percent in 2019 from 2018. Reported crimes such as aggravated assault and vandalism declined last year. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the community’s involvement attributed to the crime decrease. “That certainly helps us solve crimes, and people know their neighbors,” Farris said. “We have a […]
Jackson Clerk Admitted Guilt, Then Recanted
The resignation and conviction of former Jackson County Clerk Amanda Stafford came after a lengthy investigation by multiple agencies. Assistant District Attorney Ian Bratton prosecuted the criminal case. He said the investigation took a while and there were a number of twists along the way. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office began an investigation into Stafford’s actions […]
Sparta Applying For Grant For North Carter Improvements
The City of Sparta wants to use the Tourism Enhancement Grant on North Carter Street Park. North Carter renovations would mirror the South Carter Street Park and receive a new pavilion, walking trial and decorative lighting. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said completing the north side would complete the tourism project for the street. “We are […]
Livingston’s Main Street Designation Application Submission This Week
The City of Livingston will submit a 130 page Main Street Designation application to the state this week. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Greg McDonald said the application looks excellent. “Our people in the state that do make the approval, they’ve been here, they know us, they’ve visited all the things that we have going […]
