Animal Shelters See Large Numbers of Kittens During “Kitten Season”
Animal shelters are seeing an influx of kitten litters during what they call “kitten season.” Kitten season refers to the time of year when unfixed cats tend to reproduce. This leads to overwhelming numbers of kittens at shelters. Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the key to preventing overcrowding at shelters is spaying […]
Crossville-Cumberland Co. Crimestoppers Offering Reward For Car Part Thefts
Crossville-Cumberland County Crimestoppers is offering $300 for information on the theft of catalytic converters. Crossville Detective Jonathan Tollett said the crime has been a growing issue for automobile owners across the community. “We’ve got these people cutting these catalytic converters off,” Tollett said. “It is taking them a couple of minutes, and they can make […]
Baxter Approves Final Budget with Commercial Growth Increasing Revenues
Baxter has approved its final $1.2 million budget for the next fiscal year. Mayor John Martin said that new commercial growth is expected to boost revenues for the city. Martin said infrastructure and new vehicles were areas Baxter wanted to target. “We’re looking at a Fast Lane project to repave quite a bit of that,” […]
Two Warren County Schools Getting Major Upgrades Through Federal Funding
The Warren County School System will use a large portion of federal funding for upgrades at two schools. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said the estimate is 6 million dollars of ESSER 2.0 funding to address Warren County Middle School and Eastside Elementary School. Swallows said Eastside will get 4 new classrooms and an administrative […]
Cookeville Budgeting To Save Cane Creek Lake Shore From Erosion
The city of Cookeville is budgeting some $250,000 to begin the rescue of the north shore of Cane Creek Lake from erosion. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the work would save the walking trails that are at risk of washing away. “It’s been gradual over a period of time,” Woods said. “You know we’ve […]
Fentress Accepts Low Bids On Ag Pavilion, Clarkrange Solid Waste Center
Fentress County Commissioners accepted the low bids on the new Agriculture Pavilion and the Clarkrange Solid Waste Center. The agriculture pavilion’s projected costs have risen, with the bid being awarded for $1.6 million. Finance Director Tyler Arms said the county will have to either do a bond issuance or capital outlay note to finance the […]
Monterey Proposes New Employee Guidelines To Match Charter
Monterey has proposed new employee policies that would limit the mayor’s authority over personnel decisions. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session Monday with MTAS HR Consultant John Grubbs. Grubbs said he drafted a new handbook that includes the responsibilities of the Civil Service Board. “Through this adoption, you have removed the […]
Parkinson’s Support Group in Cookeville
Those living with Parkinson’s Disease in Cookeville and the surrounding areas can find a place of fellowship with the Peterson’s Foundation for Parkinson’s support group. The Cookeville branch was started two years ago to help educate and give support to Parkinson’s patients, caregivers, and other Parkinson’s service people. Parkinson’s patient and Cookeville PFP facilitator Pat […]
Pickett Co. Commission Fixes Tax Levy, Reviews Financial Reports
Pickett County Commissioners voted seven to five to approve fixing the tax levy at $2.41 for the 2021-2022 fiscal year at their meeting last night. This amount is the same as the previous levy. County Executive Carey Garner said they ear-marked five cents for construction at the county jail. “It had a certain amount of […]
White County Approves Final Budget, Property Tax Rate for 2021-2022
White County is keeping its budget inline with last year after getting final approval Monday night. County Commission Chair Stanley Neal said the board shied away from any major additions or cuts in the $55 million dollar budget. It will include some paving projects but no new buildings. Neal said the county worked to keep […]
