Livingston Could Improve Payment Process Of Hotel Motel Tax
An amendment to Livingston’s Hotel Motel Tax Ordinance could be on the way after a Tuesday town hall with local short-term rental owners. The meeting served as an open discussion over the 4 percent city tax due on the 20th of each month. Property Owner Cody Campbell said the city should explore filing with Airbnb […]
Jackson Allocates 90K To Purchase Six Vehicles For Sheriff’s Dept.
Jackson County Commission appropriated some $90,000 to the Sheriff’s Department to purchase vehicles. Mayor Randy Heady said that the money will cover the cost of six vehicles purchased from a government surplus in Missouri. “We have some vehicles that have a lot of miles on them,” Heady said. “They’re starting to, the maintenance side of […]
Tennessee Tech College Of Business Announces Women’s Leadership Conference
Tickets for the Tennessee Tech College of Business Women’s Leadership Conference go on sale this week. Dean’s Office Director Cheryl Montgomery said that the conference started four years ago to provide a forum for students and alumni and discuss areas of concern for women in the workforce. “The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Fostering […]
Cumberland Fair Wins Fair Of The Year From State Association
The Cumberland County Fair Association has won state fair of the year for the AAA Division. Board Member Julie Thompson said the award shows that the association’s year-long work to plan the fair was recognized. “You just have to have the support of everyone around you to put on a successful fair,” Thompson said. “It […]
State Grant Opportunity Could Bring New Health Dept To White Co
The State Health Department has approached White County with a grant opportunity that could bring the community a new health department. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the state evaluated the current department. Robinson said the county met the criteria for a grant up to $5 million. “They went around and just determined what the […]
T-DOT Right-Of-Way Plan For Portobello Complete
T-DOT has completed the right-of-way plan for the Portobello project in Baxter. Community Relations Officer Rae Anne Bradley said the final plan will need local funding before being shared with Baxter. “Once we have that approval, the right-of-way acquisition process and utility coordination process can begin,” Bradley said. “The acquisition process for this project involves […]
