Piney VFD Hosting Fish Fry And Auction Fundraiser Friday
The Piney Volunteer Fire Department will host a Fish Fry and Auction Fundraiser this Friday starting at 5 p.m. Public Information Officer Tiwanna Bricker said that the fire department will have a dinner including fish or chicken, potatoes, coleslaw, and hush puppies. She said that there will be an auction following dinner. “We usually have […]
Overton Commission Approves Victim Assistance Assessment Fee
Overton County Commission voted Monday night to start collecting a $45 Victim’s Assistance Assessment fee from every person convicted of a crime. Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center Board Chair Bryant Dunaway said that the money would be split with $3 going to the county clerk for processing, and the rest going to an organization that […]
Pickett School Director Reports Phishing Scam After Light Purchase
Scammers tested their luck against the Pickett County School System after the district purchased LED lights for its football field. Director of Schools Diane Elder said a phishing scam started when the shipment came in with the wrong lights. Elder said she then requested a refund and received an unknown phone call. “There was a […]
Baxter To Do More Study On Tap Fee Increase Options For New Developments
Baxter Board of Aldermen tabled an ordinance Monday night that would increase the city’s tap fees on new developments. The board wants to gather more information before making a final decision. City Attorney Shawn Fry said that this has been discussed for some time, but the amount of development around the community makes the change […]
Byrdstown Clear Wells Back Up After Restoration Project
Byrdstown has completed restorations to its clear well under its water plant. The storage serves as the last stage of disinfecting before the water goes to customers. Mayor Sam Gibson told the Board of Aldermen Monday night the town saved about $5,000 on the project. “We saved a little bit of money with them being […]
Monterey Depot Getting Fresh Paint Job
The Monterey Depot will be getting a new paint job. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the goal is to have the building completed by the end of the summer. “We’re excited about this project,” Cleary said. “The building in the past 10 years has taken on a little bit of weathering and definitely needs to […]
Smithville-DeKalb Chamber Of Commerce Launches “DeKalb County Works”
Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce has launched a new website to help employers and employees get work. Executive Director Suzanne Williams said that employers can list available jobs, their pay, benefits, and the desired qualifications. “For employees, to be able to go to one spot,” Williams said. “It’s really sort of a virtual, online job […]
Rep. John Rose Takes Part In Convenience Store Experience To Learn About Industry
Representative John Rose got a chance to check out life behind the counter at a Crossville Weigel’s store Monday morning. Rose said that he learned about the industry from store employees. He said that he even got to experience the job first hand checking out customers. “This is a vital industry and the people that […]
