Jamestown Municipal Airport Capping Off $6.7 Million Of Improvements
The Jamestown Municipal Airport will have a final walk through Thursday for $6.7 million worth of grant funded improvements. According to Manager Ronnie Seagraves, the runway was resurfaced to repair large cracks, and the north and south taxiways also required work. Seagraves said both were relocated with the old distance from the runway no longer […]
Algood Taking Bids For Annual Sidewalk Projects
Algood will open bids for its sidewalk repair and concrete work next week with plans to target areas in the city’s master plan. City Administrator Keith Morrison said he takes these pre-bids annually to have someone on tap when sidewalk projects pop up. “As I find areas that need repair or if there’s smaller chunks […]
Former Fentress Clerk Has March Date For Theft, Forgery Charges
Former Fentress County Clerk Kellye Crabtree has until March 29 to reach a plea deal or go to trial. Crabtree faces four charges, stemming from accusations of misappropriating more than $239,000. Some Fentress County residents have raised concerns about delays in the case. “The COVID pandemic, the Supreme Court has just recently extended the suspension […]
White County Teacher Selected For World Winter Games
White County Special Education Teacher Nancy Benningfield has been selected as the Special Olympics USA Alpine Skiing Coach for the 2022 World Winter Games. Benningfield said going to Russia to coach is the biggest moment in her career, she has attended every state event in the last 15 years. Benningfield said everything she does is […]
Fentress Adding Portable Extraction Equipment to Fire Departments
Three Fentress County Fire Departments are getting vehicle extraction equipment. Jamestown Fire Chief Larry Cooper said the departments responded to 129 accidents last year. Cooper said this portable extraction equipment will allow better access for emergencies off main roads. Cooper said three trucks will be outfitted with the newly approved equipment. “We’ll work with the […]
Virgin Falls State Park Resolution Presents Major White Co. Growth
The possibility of Virgin Falls becoming a state park offers more than just natural beauty and recreational opportunity. Chamber of Commerce President Marvin Bullock said with the declaration, White County and Sparta will have a national draw for tourism. “It really does need to grow to a state park status,” Bullock said. “Get its own […]
