White BOE Chair Ends Central Subcommittee, County Use A Possibility
The White County Board of Education disbanded its Central View community subcommittee after hearing no formal plan from residents. The school board gave members of the Central View Community a year-end deadline to create a plan for the vacant school. Committee Chair Bob Young said county use could be on the table now. “The Central […]
Monroe Voting Precinct Moving To Monroe Fire Department
Overton County voters in the Monroe precinct will be voting at the Monroe Fire Department for this year’s election cycle. The Overton County Election Commission approved the move Friday. Election Administrator Craig Story said voting took place at the community center, but the building will be torn down. “We’ve been up there and looked at […]
Overton Health And Rehab Move Back To Limited Visitations Due To COVID
Overton County Health and Rehab has stopped open visitations due to residents testing COVID positive. Public Relations Director Scott Stevens said the center’s COVID unit has reopened with three residents positive experiencing mild symptoms. “That changes our visitation slightly,” Stevens said. “We have it where the doors are wide open for visits, but now we […]
Sparta Substation Overheats, Needs Over $100 K In Repairs
Sparta has purchased some $110,000 worth of electrical supplies to fix an overheating problem at its substation. Utility Manager Belva Bess said workers found a red flame at its industrial park circuit while conducting a daily check. “We did an emergency bypass on that, because it already melted some of the steel behind it,” Bess […]
TBI Investigation Results In Arrest Of Murfreesboro Woman In Relation To Mother’s Death
An investigation by TBI special agents in the death of a Sparta woman has resulted in the arrest of her daughter. 30-year-old Quonisha Webb of Murfreesboro faces an aggravated assault cause of death charge in connection with the death of her mother. After responding to a 911 call about a domestic disturbance, Sparta police officers […]
Monterey Hosting Coat Drive At Municipal Buildings Across Town
If you are looking to clean out your closet for a good cause, the town of Monterey will accept your clothing donations. The town has three drop-off locations ready to take gently worn clothing. Mayor JJ Reels said look for a labeled box at the Monterey Police Department, City Hall or the Monterey Depot. “It […]
Overton Health Department Reports 24 COVID Deaths Over Past Month
Twenty-four Overton County residents have died over the last month because of COVID. Overton County Health Department Director Andy Langford at a Friday press conference said the deaths are three to four times more than compared to a month ago. “We’re right in the middle of an Omicron surge,” Langford said. “We’re still seeing some […]
Baxter Looks To Increase Work In CDBG Sewer System Improvement Project
The city of Baxter will look to more than double the work done through its CDBG Sewer System Improvement Project. City Engineer Tom Bennett said that the original contract had some 32,000 feet of sewer line to scope with camera work. “They are finding a lot of very helpful information,” Bennett said. “The question is […]
Putnam’s Fairest Of The Fair To Compete For State Title
Putnam County’s 2021 Fairest of the Fair winner Leanna Marcy is preparing to compete for the state title on Friday, January 21st in Murfreesboro. Marcy said that while she’s participated in pageants for several years this was her first time competing at the fair. She said that she’s excited to take part and represent the […]
Sparta Battling Sewer Pump Clogs Due To Wipes
Another Sparta sewer pump has gone down for maintenance due to a build up of wipes. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said this is the third time over the past month and a half the Highway 111 station has been clogged. “They’re flushable, but when they get into the pumps they stop the pumps up,” […]
