Overton BOE Purchasing Land For Track Contingent On Study
The Overton County School Board approved the purchase of some 24 acres adjacent to Livingston Academy contingent on a drill study. Board Chair Mike Hayes said some board members wanted to test the land before making a financial commitment. “If we want to approve the purchase contingent on the core drilling, then we will approve […]
Danner Recommended Removal Of School Budget Director, Previous School Director Refused
Overton County Executive Ben Danner said he reached out to the former director of schools about financial practices inside the system. The State Comptroller’s Office found 10 findings involving the school system in its just released audit. Danner said he spoke to Mark Winningham last year expressing concern over the former School Budget Director Heather […]
TTU’s Michael Birdwell Leaves Legacy Of Knowledge
The Tennessee Tech community mourning the loss of prominent history professor Michael “Birdie” Birdwell this week. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said Birdwell impacted thousands of students over his some 25 year career at the university. “He was a hard worker,” Lykins said. “Really put in the work and the time to be excellent. He […]
Baxter Approves $1.6M Bid For Portobello Water And Sewer Project
City of Baxter approved a bid for some $1.6 million for the Portobello America sewer extension work. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said that the bid from Rogers Group will provide sewer upgrades along State Route 56 and Baxter Road. He said the upgrades will also make it possible for Portobello America to start its […]
Fentress Commission Honors James Bilbrey For Dedication To Community
Fentress County Commissioners surprised EMA Director James Bilbrey at Monday night’s commission meeting. The county’s proclamation recognized Bilbrey’s years of service to the community, acting as the first full-time EMA Director since 2009. Fire Chief Larry Cooper: “You can’t ask for a better person,” Cooper said. “If you ever ask him to do something for […]
Smithville Native Receives National Outstanding Medical Student Award
A Smithville medical student has received the National Outstanding Medical Student Award from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association (EMRA). Ashley Dailey is studying emergency medicine at Lincoln Memorial University’s DeBusk College of Medicine. She is only the second Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine to receive the award. “Medical […]
Human Remains Identified As Joshua Bohannon After 9 Months Since Missing
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the skeletal remains found Thursday are those of Joshua Brian Bohannon. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the remains were found by a citizen in a rural area in the southern portion of Putnam County between Burgess Falls State Park and the Window Cliffs Natural Area. “This particular area a […]
State Comptrollers Office Finds Issues In White Schools Transportation Dept
An investigation by the State Comptrollers Office found malfeasance inside the White County Schools Transportation Department. The report released Monday looked at the period from June, 2017 through September, 2021. The report found the transportation director allowed employees to use department-owned tools and facilities to work on personal vehicles. The director also allowed employees to […]
Commissioners Approve Moving Forward With Maintenance And Bus Garage Projects
Putnam County Commissioners voted Monday night to begin the bidding and construction process for the new county road and maintenance garage and school bus garage. The facilities will be built on 35 acres along the east side of Tennessee Avenue, across from the new fairgrounds. The estimated price tag of $5 million will be paid […]
Monterey Board Votes Nathan Walker Interim Mayor; Fires Attorney
Monterey Board of Aldermen voted Nathan Walker to serve as interim mayor at a special called meeting Monday. Walker was the only nominee made by the board to replace JJ Reels who resigned earlier this month. Walker will serve as the interim mayor, board chair, and keep his seat as a Third Ward Alderman until […]
