Byrdstown Creating Spending Plan For ARP Funding From TDEC
The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen discussed Monday possible projects for American Rescue Plan funding coming from TDEC. The state department has dedicated a portion of some $2 billion to each county. Mayor Sam Gibson said the funding will come through Pickett County and amounts to some $2.6 million. “Are we going to do the Industrial […]
Overton Commission Fills Frank Martin’s Seat With Familiar Face
The Overton County Commission has filled the vacant seat left by the passing of Frank Martin. In an 8-3 vote Monday night, commissioners selected Cindy Robbins to represent Livingston in District One. Robbins said she is coming back to local government, previously spending four years on the commission and eight years as an aldermen. “I […]
Algood To Consider Term Limits For BZA, Planning Commission
Algood City Council will consider new term limits for those serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Municipal Planning Commission. City Manager Keith Morrison said that the limits would be six consecutive years for those on the BZA and eight consecutive years for those on the Planning Commission. “A council member just requested […]
Pickett Schools Approve Purchase Of Handsfree Water Fountains
Pickett County’s K-8 and High School will receive new, handsfree water fountains and bottle fillers. The Board of Education approved a $21,000 bid Monday. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the purchase is a part of the district’s COVID spending plan of federal funds. “I recommend the board accept their bid, and let us move […]
Gainesboro Boosting Ditch Safety For City Employees Through Training
Gainesboro city employees have completed a 10-hour course on safety in trenches. Aldermen Travis Agee in May recommended the excavation and trench safety training. Agee said city employees do much of their own work on water and sewage issues. “We hired a safety consultant group locally here to do some OSHA training with our employees, […]
Monterey Gets Insurance Estimate For Holly Street, New Traffic Light On The Way
New traffic lights for the Holly Street Intersection in Monterey are finally on the way. A vehicle accident more than year ago knocked down the power pole. Mayor JJ Reels said the biggest hurdle was waiting for state input on what to do at the state highway. “The state came back with the survey and […]
One Stop Shop For Veterans Coming To Leslie Town Center
It is a day for veterans Tuesday, a Career and Resource Expo Tuesday. Veteran Employment Representative Jimmie Simpson said the event will feature employers, college opportunities and services to improve their quality of life. Simpson said whatever the veteran’s need is, they can get an answer “VA health care, benefit claims, just community involvement,” Simpson […]
