Celina Substation Maintenance To Impact Tri-County Electric Customers
Tri-County Electric members in Clay County could experience a brief power outage Wednesday night due to scheduled maintenance. The planned outage will last about an hour beginning at 8:00 p.m. Customers east of the Cumberland River in Clay County should expect disruptions in service. Those areas include Celina, Burksville Highway, Pea Ridge, Livingston Highway and […]
Pickett Schools Solar Pavilion Not Happening, Grant Repurposed
A TVA grant to build a solar pavilion in Pickett County has been repurposed to replace more lights at the high school. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the school board decided against the solar pavilion with bids over budget. So, TVA moved an extra $100,000 to an ongoing lighting project under the same grant. […]
Williams Working With Bailey On New Right-Of-Way Bill
Representative Ryan Williams is collaborating with Senator Paul Bailey on a new right-of-way bill Williams said that they are exploring legislation that would have local planning and zoning departments do Nollan-Dolan testing on right-of-ways. He said that it helps cities and counties understand how much of right-of-way is necessary and whether it should be at […]
Pay Increases For Putnam Election Workers Being Studied
Putnam County Election Administrator Michele Honeycutt said election workers in the county are underpaid. Honeycutt said she is currently working on a pay scale chart for the Election Commission to consider. The goal is to have it prepared by the February 18th meeting. “It’s very hard to get people to work as election workers, and […]
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Wants To Start Community Discourse About Potential Commercial Flight
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is exploring avenues for a public forum to discuss the potential for commercial flight activity. Airport Manager Dean Selby said that he wanted to address any rumors or concerns from the public as they move forward in the process. He said that it’s important to have an open discourse when it […]
Monterey Mayor JJ Reels Will Not Run For Re-election
Monterey Mayor JJ Reels announced Wednesday that he will not run for re-election come August. Reels said he wants to step away from being a public servant and focus on his family life. “I just felt that I’ve accomplished a lot,” Reels said. “It was just time to step back. I’ve sacrificed a lot with […]
Missing Cookeville Teen Found Safe, Endangered Child Alert Removed
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has located 14-year-old Jazmine Christianna White. The Cookeville juvenile was reported missing since Sunday. According to the Sheriff’s Office, White was found safe Tuesday. Concerns arose due to the juvenile having a medical condition and possibly being without proper medication.
Algood Approves First Reading Of Algood Ball Fields League Fees
The city of Algood is setting up its first league fees for the Algood Ball Fields. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said that the city recently regained possession of the ball fields from the county. “Since we are now in charge of these fields, to offset the expense of the same, we have discussed a fee collection […]
Clay HS FBLA And Golf Team Hosting Father Daughter Date Night
Clay County High School selling tickets for its 16th annual Father Daughter Date Night. The event takes place February 19th at the high school’s cafeteria. FBLA Chapter Adviser Amy Dodson said the school’s golf team and FBLA club will host the event to fund-raise for programs. “Father Daughter Date Night is just a great time […]
Algood City Council Approves City Employee Bonuses
Algood City Council approved premium pay for its city employees Tuesday night that have been employed since January 2021. City Manager Keith Morrison said that if all requirements are met, full-time employees can earn up to $1,500 in bonuses and part-time employees can earn up to $900. “Originally when that ordinance started it was thought […]
