Wheel Tax Heading to Ballot in Van Buren
The Van Buren County Commission approved a resolution 9-1 Monday night to send a Wheel Tax referendum to the November ballot. County voters will have the chance to decide to accept or reject a $40-dollar tax on vehicles. Half of the funds are earmarked for Van Buren County Schools, while the other half goes toward […]
Van Buren Passes Tax Increase; Budget
The Van Buren County Commission passed a balanced budget with a 45-cent property tax increase Monday night. The Commission voted 9-1 to pass the budget and set the new rate at $2.76. Budget Committee Chairman William Maxwell said he felt the Commission made the right decision to raise revenues. “I think we did the right […]
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week
The Perseid Meteor Shower will light up the night sky this week. The annual shower’s peak will be Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Tennessee Tech Physics Department Chair Dr. Steve Robinson said sky gazers will need to be patient. “Basically take a blanket or a chair,” Robinson said. “Just sit there and watch and you […]
Baxter Receives Funds for Portobello Improvements
Officials from the U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded the City of Baxter a $1-million grant Monday to replace an 8-inch water line to the Portobello America site. The funds will be used to upgrade to a 12-inch line and to extend the sewer system to the manufacturing site. According to UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee, […]
Putnam County COVID Results Now Online
Putnam County Health Department patients can now find their COVID test results online. Results can be found under the patient portal tab on the health department’s website. Health Director Lisa Bumbalough said the new feature will decrease the phone calls made for negative results. “The process is much easier and more accessible for the customer,” […]
Fentress County Deputy Involved Shooting Ruled Necessary
Fentress County Grand Jury ruled the June shooting involving a Fentress County Deputy and Gregory Turnure as self defense. Eighth District Attorney Jared Effler asked for the TBI to investigate the shooting. Effler said TBI agent Randall Woods presented the jury with the investigation. “The results of that TBI investigation were presented to the Fentress […]
Dale Hollow Lake Road Closed Until September
Dale Hollow Lake Road will remain closed until the end of August. Giant cranes are setup on the roadway to assist replacing the dam’s water flow gates. Dale Hollow Power Plant Superintendent Stanley Carter said shipping delays from COVID has caused the project to take longer then expected. “There has been some delays in this […]
Stafford Trying to Restore Faith in Clerk’s Office
Jackson County Clerk Brandon Stafford said his goal is to restore the public’s faith in the Clerk’s office. Stafford was elected to a full term as County Clerk in Thursday’s election. He said he knows it will take a lot of work to restore the public’s confidence. “Basically getting all these audit number correct,” Stafford […]
19th COVID Death At CRMC
A 19th patient at Cookeville Regional Medical Center died this weekend from COVID-19. COVID cases at CRMC have remained steady for several weeks now with 21 positive inpatients. According to the Tennessee Department of Health statistics, Putnam County has 482 active COVID cases Monday. Warren County reports 256. Cumberland reports 171 active cases. Dekalb County […]
Census Going Door-To-Door Beginning Tuesday
Census Bureau staffers will be going door-to-door in Putnam and Overton Counties beginning Tuesday. Staff will be visiting homes that have not yet responded to the census. If a census taker comes to your door, the person will wear a mask and will stay at least six feet away from your door after knocking or […]
