Jackson County Student FFA Plant Sale Begins With Wide Varieties
Jackson County High School’s FFA Plant Sale kicks off Monday, with a wide variety of produce and plants. Agriculture Teacher Brandon Chaffin said there is 25 types of tomatoes and peppers, melons, flowers and more. Chaffin said he looks over the students work, but it really is a student led effort. “They do all the […]
Livingston Applying for Grant To Improve Homes In Need Of Repairs
A THDA grant application to improve a dilapidated home in Livingston was approved Monday night. Amanda Mainord is Community Development Consultant for Grassroots Planning and Consulting and gave the presentation. Mainord said it has been ten years since Livingston was awarded one of these grants. “They normally make these announcements around Memorial Day, first of […]
McMinnville Homeless Effort Housing Project Moving Forward
The Homeless of McMinnville Effort is moving forward with its transitional housing project. The organization known as HOME met with the city’s Building and Grounds Committee and Streets and Sanitation Committee Tuesday. Co-Founder Sheila Fann said the meeting ended with the city approving the layout of the community at 946 Sunset Point Road. “The goal […]
Van Buren Committee Discusses State and Federal Funding Uses
Potential uses for state and federal funding in Van Buren County were discussed during Tuesday’s Committee A meeting. Mayor Greg Wilson said that $700,000 in federal and $276,000 from the state will all come in before July 31. Wilson said that in order to find non-recurring expenses to fund the county could use the money […]
Alderman Wiggins Considering Suit Against Monterey Officials After Allegations
Monterey Alderman Bill Wiggins has challenged some members of the board regarding allegations made against him. At a previous meeting when Wiggins was appointed to fill the Ward four seat, Alderman Amy Martin questioned Wiggins about an alleged Tennessee Comptroller’s investigation. Wiggins said the remarks of alleged bank fraud and incorrect minutes harmed his reputation. […]
Cumberland Co. Crews Finish Cleanup And Storm Damage Evaluations
Cleanup efforts are coming to a close in Cumberland County after straight line winds downed multiple trees and power lines Tuesday morning. EMA Director Travis Cole said majority of the wind damage was focused in the Fairfield Glade community. “In total we had eight houses that sustained various light damage from trees and limbs,” Cole […]
All Three Smithville Tornado Sirens Activate During Tuesday’s Warning
All three tornado sirens in Smithville passed their test during Tuesday’s tornado warning. EMA Director Charlie Parker said the sirens are activated automatically when they are within the National Weather Service’s polygon area. Prior to adding two new sirens, the existing siren on city hall had to be activated manually. “The first warning issued for […]
Jackson County, Clay County Roads Reopened Following Storms
Roads have been reopened in Jackson County and Clay County following Tuesday’s storms. EMA Spokesperson Derek Woolbright said that the county highway and sheriff’s department have been able to get Cook Lane and Homer Lane reopened. Woolbright said the county saw a majority of its fallen trees in the Brooks Bend area. Clay County EMA […]
Storm In Clay County Closes Scott Hollow Road From Collapsed Culvert
Clay County experienced flash flooding and fallen trees around the county Tuesday morning. EMA Director Kyle Haney said the areas of Neely Creek Road and Willow Grove Highway were the flash flooding locations. Haney said that road crews are clearing trees and loose gravel across county roadways. “The only road that is closed right now […]
Dekalb Sees Damages In Three Areas, Tornado Sirens Working
Dekalb County is currently evaluating storm damages in several areas of the county. EMA Director Charlie Parker said a tornado has not been confirmed but straight line winds did take a definite path. Parker said Alexandria, northern Smithville and Johnsons Chapel took the majority of damages. “The biggest thing has been tree damage, we have […]
