White Co. Commission In Charge Of Filling District 7 Seat
Residents of White County’s seventh district can now submit their name for nomination to become a county commissioner. During Monday’s commission meeting, the resignation of commissioner Bobby McCulley left the district with a vacant seat. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said residents can either reach out to his office or a county commissioner to be […]
Putnam County Budget Committee Appointed
Putnam County’s new budget process is underway, with the appointment of a nine member budget committee. Mayor Randy Porter said the goal is to get the budget passed by the county commission in July, and into the comptroller’s office before the August deadline. “So far our revenues, as far as sales tax and those type […]
Holman Settling In As Interim Overton Co. Schools Director
Overton County Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said his first few weeks of leading the school system has gone well. Holman said while it has been busy, the help from central office staff has made for a smooth transition. “Although I am learning a lot, I feel like I have really gotten a lot […]
UC TEA Rep. Not In Total Agreeance With Teacher Raises
The Upper Cumberland’s Representative to the Tennessee Education Association said teachers are apprehensive about last week’s teacher pay raises. TEA District Seven Director Brent Estes said that in the language of the bill the money for a four percent raise does not have to go to teachers. “What we call the BEP funds that go […]
Cookeville Quality Inn Removal Begins
The removal of the Cookeville Quality Inn has begun. A new 102-room, 5-story Hilton Property will be built on the front of the Jefferson Avenue site. The newest portion of the Quality Inn will remain with 65 rooms. According to the hotel General Manager, there is no estimate on how long the tear down will […]
Three Killed In Cookeville Wreck, Suspect Facing Vehicular Homicide
According to 13th Judicial District Attorney Bryant Dunaway, three people were killed in a Cookeville accident Tuesday morning. Cookeville Police were notified at 7:41 AM that Tennessee Highway Patrol were pursuing 25-year old suspect Michael Don Shepherd. Shepherd led troopers into Cookeville, travelling westbound on Interstate Drive at a high-rate of speed, approaching the intersection […]
CPAC Online Plays Highlight Parenthood, Pandemic
CPAC is bringing two, one-act plays involving the pandemic and first time parenthood to an online platform in February for a show titled Dads. Director Kim Frick-Welker said she picked The Hug and Imaginary Conversations With My Daughter because the plays speak to anyone dealing with COVID and any parent. Frick-Welker said The Hug will […]
Fentress Approves Land Purchase For Clarkrange Center
Fentress County Commissioners approved a new site for a Clarkrange Convenience Center Monday night. Commissioners agreed to purchase a sixth site, added to the list of five other sites under consideration Monday night. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the half-acre lot will cost the county $20,000. “Talked with T-DOT, so we have to have it […]
Resolution Going To Nashville To Make Virgin Falls A State Park
A resolution for the Virgin Falls Natural Area to become a State Park is headed to Nashville. The White County Commission approved the the motion unanimously during Monday’s meeting. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said if the General Assembly is in favor, the over 1,000 acre area can become a destination. “Oh, absolutely some benefits,” […]
