Police Headquarters And New Firetruck Among 2022 McMinnville Safety Committee Goals
McMinnville’s Safety Committee wants to explore a centralized police headquarters as part of its new safety plan for 2022. Safety Committee Chair Zach Sutton said that this year’s strategy also includes implementing a plan for updating policies, a plan for acquisitions, and a plan for budgets. “Our police department is located there in city hall, […]
Cookeville Food City Opening Pushed To Spring
Work continues on Cookeville’s new Food City, but the opening of the 10th Street store will not happen for a few more months. Food City CEO and President Steve Smith said delays in equipment deliveries caused the push back. “The floors are poured. The main power is not on in the store yet, so we […]
Identify Theft Awareness Week Reminds Of The Importance For Vigilance
Identity theft has become more common in Tennessee. Criminal Defense Attorney Gordon Byars said that it can come in all forms, from scam calls to physically getting your cards stolen. He said that the best way to prevent identity theft is to be vigilant. “Be careful with your information,” Byars said.”We get really fast and […]
State Comptroller’s Office Reports Two Findings In White Co Audit
A State Comptroller report found two findings inside White County government for the year ended June 30th, 2021. The Office of County Clerk received one finding with the State Comptroller’s Office reviewing operations. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the investigation has been ongoing for some three years over mishandling of money. “I don’t want […]
Early Arts Education Plays Key Role In High Academic Achievement
Art education can play a key role in high academic achievement. That’s according to Dr. Dianna Wood, the PreK through 4th Grade Instructional Supervisor for Putnam County Schools. She said that studies show that early arts education help students develop in a variety of ways. “There are lots of benefits to art education,” Wood said. […]
Fentress Hoping To Resume Kayak Park Pursuit This Spring
Fentress County hoping to resume work on its kayak park project this spring. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that they had to put the project on pause after bids came back way over budget. “Last year everything got so expensive due to your building materials and such that it actually came in a lot over […]
Jackson Sees Five Audit Findings Considered Minor
The state comptroller’s office found two findings in the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office involving the proper administration of funds. The state found three other findings, two within the County Mayor’s office and one in the Court Clerk’s Office. County Mayor Randy Heady: “These audits are important, findings are important,” Heady said. “Audits are all about helping […]
UCRA Could Know Feasibility Of Commercial Flights By March
The study on commercial flights coming to the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has began. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the consulting company should know if the service is possible by March 31st. “They refer to it a lot of times as an ARC study, which is just an airline usage study,” Selby said. “They are […]
Cora Key Returns To Clay Co As New Ag Ex Agent
Clay County has a new Ag Extension Agent in charge of the county’s 4-H programs. Agent Cora Key said accepting the position means she gets to return home after furthering her education in Knoxville. “That means I work directly hands-on with the youth of our community,” Key said. “I go to schools where I provide […]
Cordell Hull Receives Almost $2 Million For Park Upgrades And Updates
Cordell Hull State Park was awarded just under $2 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Park Ranger Ashley Webster said that the money will be used to improve the restroom at the Defeated Creek Recreation area, update the electrical line at the Salt Lick Campsite, and modernize the Power Plant. “A majority of […]
