Overton County Ice Storm Community Cleanup
Overton County is asking locals to volunteer this Saturday to cleanup debris from the February ice storm. There’s an estimated 60,000 cubic yards of debris down in the county. Overton-Pickett County 911 Public Relations Traci Masiongale said Airport Road, Oakley Allons Road and Rock Crusher Road are the target areas. “A lot of the county […]
Open Burning Causing Issues During Dry Conditions
The Tennessee Forestry Division will not issue anymore burn permits in the Upper Cumberland until it rains. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the county is seeing numerous vegetation fires start this time of year. Brown said no one should be burning right now with high-winds and dry, low humidity conditions. “It doesn’t take […]
UCHRA Offering Free Transportation For COVID Vaccines
The Area Agency on Aging and Disability has partnered with UCHRA to provide free transportation for seniors needing a COVID vaccination. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said check ins with area seniors revealed that some residents did not have the means to reach a vaccine location. “If you are interested, you would need to go ahead […]
1,000 Acre Fentress Wildfire Now 85 Percent Contained
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture and other Upper Cumberland fire crews are fighting a 1,000 acre wildfire in central Fentress County. Tim Phelps is the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division Public Information Officer. Phelps said the fire was 85 percent contained and in a remote area southwest of Jamestown. “Through the afternoon crews have […]
Healthcare Workers Recognized By Overton School Board
Overton County School Board recognized school nurses and the county health department for their efforts throughout the pandemic. During Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, each healthcare worker received a rose as a token of appreciation. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said regular instruction would not be possible without their help. “You all were such […]
Celina PD Receiving City Issued Firearms
The Celina Police Department will soon have city issued firearms and accessories. The Board of Aldermen Tuesday approved the purchase of seven handguns and holsters after a request from Police Chief Terry Scott. Scott said Celina is one of the few municipalities that does not have city owned equipment. “My concern is that you don’t […]
Algood Apartment Expansion Raises Concerns On Council
The Algood City Council tabled a rezoning request Tuesday night so it can review the city’s long-term plan for growth. The rezoning request was from Putnam Properties who want to add a third building to Quarry Run. Councilman Luke Hill said he thinks Algood should consider how adding more high density residential areas could affect […]
Overton Schools ESSER Spending Plan Approved
The Overton County School System will be using a large portion of its COVID relief funds for HVAC replacements. The School Board approved the budget and spending plan for the $2.7 million in ESSER, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, Funds Tuesday. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said systems in the greatest need will […]
