L,B,J & C Head Start Will Continue Free Meals For Children
Children of L,B,J & C Head Start sites will continue to have free meals as USDA has renewed the organization’s food care program. Director Penny Meadows said not every child has a guaranteed meal at home making healthy food at Head Start locations a must. “Monday mornings we always try to serve a heartier breakfast. […]
Three Cookeville Departments Looking To Replace Several Vehicles
Cookeville’s Electric, Gas and Water Quality Control Departments are set to purchase 10 new vehicles to replace old ones in their fleet. Water and Sewer Department Director Ronnie Kelly said they try to cycle through their vehicles to ensure maximum use. “We’ve done some analysis on warranties, how long the vehicles last before they have […]
White Co. Schools Surveying Community For ESSER 3.0 Uses
The White County School System surveying the community for feedback on how to spend ESSER 3.0 funding. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said residents of White County with ties to the school system are welcome to participate. “The federal government came back and said we want to put some parameters on these dollars, and we […]
Dekalb Co. Animal Shelter To Ask County For More Assistance
Dekalb County Animal Shelter will go before the county commission to ask for more assistance next week. Assistant Director Emmaly Bennett said that they are still providing services to all of Dekalb County, but that the city of Smithville covers the cost of employees and building upkeep. “We’re still in the process of trying to […]
Monterey Alderman Frustrated With Board Not Moving Forward With Sewer Loan
The Monterey Board of Aldermen will not move forward with a $1.25 million state loan to improve sewer in the town. No alderman made a motion to proceed with the TDEC application. Alderman Amy Martin said the town would have benefited from the 13,000 feet of linear sewage line planned for the project. “I was […]
Putnam Courts Working To Catchup After COVID’s Court Closures
Putnam County Courts are facing a large backlog in cases following their closure last year. Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said the judges, district attorneys and attorneys are working to get through their caseload. “So you have the volume of cases but then you also have cases who have really been sitting on dockets for […]
Jackson County Fire Crews Contain Highway 56 Motel Fire
Jackson County fire crews responded to a fire at the Highway 56 motel early Tuesday morning. Assistant Fire Chief Jason Lynn said smoke was visible when they arrived to a fire in what was believed to be an unoccupied room. Lynn said it was fortunate the fire was able to be contained to a bathroom. […]
Byrdstown HWY 111 Study Shows Need For Turning Lanes And Traffic Improvements
A Byrdstown corridor study of Highway 111 revealed a need for more turn lanes, a flashing light and curb buffers for a parking lot. T-DOT and a Nashville Engineering firm conducted the analysis through a state grant the town received. T-DOT Transportation Planner Rachael Bergmann said a mixture of traffic data, surveillance and accident records […]
McMinnville River Cleanup Taking On Tons Of Trash
Registration is open for the McMinnville Breakfast Rotary Club’s 14th annual river ride and cleanup at Pepper Branch Park on Saturday. Chairman Neal Cox said there’s 100 miles of river to clean and 300 tires and three tons of trash can come out during the effort. Cox said that 20 teams are tackling 20 locations […]
Former Wilson Elementary Principal Fills Overton School Board Seat
The Overton County Commission has filled the school board vacancy left by the late Larry Looper on Monday night. Two candidates spoke before the commission on why they should be appointed. Alice Reed was the selection and will be serving District 3 until August 2022. Reed said her 36 years in the school system, including […]
