Putnam, White Counties Expect Second Voter Rush Tonight
Putnam and White County voting turnout has remained steady for the day, but numbers are expected to rise as polls close. Putnam County Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said all precincts saw long lines this morning but have since died down. Honeycutt said she expects a second rush as the afternoon continues. “I know early voting was […]
COVID Voters and Absentee Ballots Come In On Election Day
Cumberland, Fentress and Van Buren County said they have all seen absentee ballots and COVID positive voters turn up on Election Day. Cumberland County Election Commission Administrator Jill Davis has seen the most of both so far, with 33 absentee ballots and about 16 voters using the COVID tent. However, Davis said that has not […]
New Complaints on Cookeville Quarry
Several neighbors have complained about what could be further violations of Cookeville’s zoning ordinances at the quarry site along Spring Street and Interstate 40. Cookeville Planning Director Jon Ward will ask City Council Thursday night for permission to spend up to $20,000 more in legal costs on the issue. Ward said the city codes department […]
Monterey Fire Chief To Spearhead Ladder Truck Search
Monterey Fire Chief Kevin Peters will lead the search for a ladder truck replacement. Peters said a used ladder truck with safety features the department needs would cost around $150,000. “I am wanting a platform, so you can get up and see exactly what you are looking at down below,” Peters said. “That fire the […]
Jackson Co Man Arrested On Sexual Assault With Minor
A Jackson County man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a minor. 26-year-old Dylan Martin faces one count of Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. TBI agents investigated Martin’s time volunteering with the Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalition. Martin allegedly molested a child he met through the organization. The TBI said anyone with […]
Overton, Jackson See Voting Lines, Pickett Has Low Turnout
Both Overton County and Jackson County polling precincts have seen voting lines Tuesday morning with steady turnout throughout the day. Pickett County voting numbers have been low with some early lines. Overton Administrator Craig Story said early estimates show the county will easily top 2016’s total voting turnout. “The anecdotal reports we have gotten looks […]
Algood City Hall Reopens Wednesday, Extends Drive Thru Services
Algood’s City Hall is set to reopen Wednesday with regular business hours after being closed for two weeks for COVID concerns. City Administrator Keith Morrison said online bill paying and new window services have been added to reduce foot traffic in the building. “We are doing conducting more business at the drive thru, which we […]
Overton Schools Accepting Bids For New Phone System
Overton County Schools is looking to install a new phone system for all buildings in the district. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said project will be an expensive one with over 100 phones to replace. “Our phone system is in most of our schools is an outdated system,” Winningham said. “It is an old Nortel […]
Monterey Approves Exploring Ladder Truck Options
Monterey has started the search process to find a new ladder truck to purchase. During Monday’s Board of Alderman meeting, Alderman Nathan Walker gave Mayor JJ Reels and the fire department the go ahead to start searching for a vehicle. Right now, the plan of action is to sell the inoperable ladder truck and use […]
Monterey Board Of Alderman New Member Sworn In
The vacant second ward seat for Monterey’s Board of Alderman has been filled by Jim Whittaker. Whittaker said he wants to play a part in the future growth of the town by utilizing its natural features. “I am always excited about anything that is good for Monterey,” Whittaker said. “I am really excited about Bee […]
