Warren County Fair Cancelled
The Warren County fair will not take place this year due to potential financial impacts. Fair President Regan Kelsey said the fair’s insurance provider will not cover any COVID-19 claims, opening the fair board to a costly lawsuit. She said fair board members approached this as a business issue. “We felt like it would be […]
Clay County Inmate Norris Still On The Run
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department continues its search for an escaped inmate. Roy Norris escaped custody Monday. Norris was set to be transported to a Kentucky penitentiary. Sheriff Brandon Boone said deputies questioned family members Tuesday. “Mr. Norris was on the trustee status and he decided to take off,” Boone said. “He had access that […]
Temp Offices Could Be First Step For Long Term Tucker Stadium Plan
Temporary offices for the Tennessee Tech football program could be the start to a long term solution for Tucker Stadium. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said he was encouraged that Board of Trustees members wanted to make sure the temporary trailers did not become a long-term solution. “We need the Board of Trustees to […]
Monterey Looks For New Business Off Exit 300
The city of Monterey will extend sewer and water lines at exit 300 on I-40 to allow new businesses to build. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the new lines will stretch from South Holley Street to the city limits around Bee Rock Road. “We have six properties out there at exit 300 that would have some […]
Dekalb’s GPS In Patrol Cars Paying Off
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department is utilizing GPS Technology in over 20 of their vehicles. The installation allows officials to monitor where the officers are within the county, allowing for better deployment. Sheriff Patrick Ray said the system has cut response time by more than half. “We had a pursuit back a couple weeks ago […]
Jackson County Mayor Against Mask Requirements
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said mandated mask wearing will not happen in Jackson County at this time. Governor Bill Lee’s executive order gives county mayors the option to require residents to wear masks in public. Heady said the issue should be handled by the state, not the counties. “I did not see this coming,” […]
Deadline For Voting Registration Tuesday
Do not miss the Tuesday cutoff to register to vote for this year’s primary election. Jackson County Election Commission Administrator Clay Thaxton said eligible voters can register at the local election commission and online. “Basically, being 18 and a resident of the county. If you have a felony conviction, we will have to get your […]
White County’s BOE Relocates To Old Findlay School
White County’s Board of Education is now located in the old Findlay School, a facility three times larger than the previous location. Director Kurt Dronebarger said the extra space will provide more opportunities for students and faculty. “In a sense, we got three buildings in one,” Dronebarger said. “We got a new central office for […]
Lee Investigation Ongoing; No Timeline
The investigation into alleged misconduct by Livingston Academy teacher Mark Lee continues. Overton County Director of Schools Dr. Mark Winningham said there is not a specific timeline or an end date to the School Board examination of Lee’s behavior. However, Winningham said it should conclude in the near future. Lee has been on an indefinite […]
Clay County Approves Increased Commissioner Compensation
Clay County Commissioners approved a pay raise for themselves Monday night. Mayor Dale Reagan broke the tie and voted in favor of the raise. Compensation increased from $100 to $200 for commissioner meetings and from $50 to $100 for statutory meeting sessions. County Commissioner Michael Miller voted against the raise. He said commissioners don’t serve […]
